As managing director of Coal Hill Ventures and The Robotics Hub, Chris Moehle is involved in the day-to-day work that creates opportunities for entrepreneurs who want to launch their Advanced Robotics, Advanced Manufacturing, or AI start-ups. Chris Moehle’s involvement includes providing funding and nurturing these businesses.

While the field of robotics has been a part of the landscape since the 1980s, researchers and innovators have created a landscape where the robot can assist humans in healthcare. No longer in the realm of science fiction, robots are performing a variety of tasks. For one, robotics in healthcare has automated minor tasks. In addition to taking patient temperatures, robots can administer drugs, draw blood, and check in on patients.

For years, surgical robots have simplified surgery. Surgical robots guarantee precision to make incisions without creating scarring. Minimally invasive surgery using surgical robots is credited with reducing infection rates and improving recovery. Moreover, robots can revolutionize remote care. Already, several AI and robotics companies are collaborating with healthcare organizations to provide patients, who cannot get to clinics or hospitals, access to high-quality emergency care.

Now, as our healthcare system is increasingly strained, implementation of robotics will be essential to maintaining our standard of care. From sterilization to contract tracing and distribution, new use cases will emerge that both improve functionality and make environments safer for human care providers and patients. The Robotics Hub looks forward to doing its part in ushering this better future.