FDA Approves First Autonomous Blood-Drawing Robot, Aletta, Amid Phlebotomist Shortage
The FDA has cleared Aletta, the first robot capable of drawing blood independently. This innovation aims to alleviate phlebotomist shortages in outpatient clinics, allowing one trained professional to supervise up to three machines. The robot uses advanced imaging to locate veins and performs the entire draw process with built-in safety features.