While AI and robotics often dominate conversations about healthcare innovation, a more immediate financial drain for hospitals is the inefficiency in operating room coordination. Each day, between two and four hours of OR time are wasted—not on the actual surgical procedures, but on the surrounding logistical challenges. These include manual scheduling, chaotic coordination efforts, and uncertain estimates for how long it takes to prepare rooms between surgeries. Tune into the full episode for insights on:

The shift Akara made from developing cleaning robots to focusing on ambient sensing technology, and how thermal sensors are being used to document surgical procedures without compromising patient privacy.

How McGinn leveraged vetting by the NHS as an unexpected pathway to gain entry into hospital systems across the United States.

The true obstacle slowing the progress of medical robotics. (Hint: it isn't the robots themselves, but rather the underlying infrastructure.)

Why as much as 40% of the nursing workforce might depart within the next five years, and the implications this trend holds for the adoption of automation.

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