In a significant collaboration aimed at advancing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) solutions, technology partners showcased innovative systems in Singapore and Bangkok. The event, held in October 2023, brought together key stakeholders from the healthcare and technology sectors to address the pressing global challenge of AMR. By demonstrating cutting-edge technologies and collaborative approaches, the partners aimed to highlight effective strategies for combating resistant infections, which pose a growing threat to public health worldwide. The initiative underscores the urgent need for innovative solutions in the fight against AMR, fostering partnerships that leverage expertise and resources to enhance healthcare outcomes across the region.
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Arrow Electronics
United States
Arrow Electronics distributes semiconductors, embedded compute modules, interconnects, power management devices, and passive components. Provides reference design engineering, system integration, cybersecurity services, and global supply chain orchestration supporting aerospace, medical, industrial automation, transportation, cloud, and data center hardware platforms.
Robot Care Systems
Netherlands
The URL resolves to Robots.nu, an informational portal covering personal, service, care, and educational robots. The site aggregates overviews and news about robots used in homes, healthcare, and workplaces, targeting general audiences exploring robotic technology applications.
Top Grade Healthcare (CN)
Top Grade Healthcare is a Chinese healthcare products and services company. It has limited verifiable presence in robotics; however, the company is listed in context of healthcare automation and senior care robotic applications in the Chinese market.
Xenex Healthcare Services
United States
Xenex Healthcare Services manufactures the LightStrike UV disinfection robot, which uses pulsed xenon UV technology to reduce microbial load in hospital rooms. Provides workflow consulting alongside the robotic system to improve room turnover efficiency.
HERL (Human Engineering Research Lab)
United States
Joint University of Pittsburgh and US Department of Veterans Affairs laboratory conducting rehabilitation engineering research. Develops mobility devices, assistive technologies, and medical-grade products for people with disabilities.
Joanneum Research Assoc (AT)
Austria
Joanneum Research Institute for Robotics and Flexible Production conducts applied R&D in industrial robot systems, production automation and robot safety, offering feasibility analysis, consulting and testing in a robotics solution centre.
St Petersburg National Research U of ITMO
Russian leading research university (ITMO University) specializing in information technology, optical engineering, and photonics. Active research programs in AI, robotics, computer vision, and cyber-physical systems.
Technology Collaborative
Technology Collaborative is a US nonprofit organization focused on technology education and workforce development. Connects businesses, educators, and government to advance applied technology skills including automation and robotics training.
AUBO Robotics 遨博智能
United States
AUBO is a Chinese national high-tech enterprise specializing in the R&D, production, and sale of collaborative robots (cobots) with full independent intellectual property rights. They offer various models (3-16KG payload, i/C/iV/iF series) for applications in 3C, automotive, healthcare, and logistics, aiming to increase efficiency and achieve low-cost operations globally.
Chang Robotics
United States
Chang Robotics is an engineering firm specializing in collaborative robotics and automation integration. It provides customized cutting-edge robotic solutions tailored to workforce needs, serving manufacturing, healthcare, government, food & beverage, and other sectors with engineering, deployment, and advanced automation systems.
Oceaneering (acq Frog AGV)
United States
Oceaneering is an offshore technology and engineered services company that acquired Frog AGV systems. It supplies automated guided vehicles and subsea robotics for oil and gas, aerospace, and industrial customers.
OM Robot (CN)
United States
OM Robot (Omron Robotics) manufactures industrial, collaborative, and mobile robots for manufacturing automation. OTTO AMR and SCARA/delta robot lines are deployed globally with FLOW Core fleet management software.
Swiss Mobile Robotics Consortium
Swiss Mobile Robotics Consortium is a Swiss collaborative initiative focused on mobile robotics research and development, bringing together academic and industrial partners to advance autonomous mobile robot technologies.
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