Robots, already in hospitals, are ready to roll in other industries

February 28, 2026

TL;DR

Moxi, a robot developed by Diligent Robotics, is assisting medical staff in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and approximately two dozen other hospitals in the U.S. by performing tasks like retrieving supplies and medication.
Robots like Moxi save hospital staff time and allow them to concentrate on patient care, with no overtime pay or sick days.
The development of humanoid robots is underway, with the goal of enabling them to perform more complex tasks and adapt to human environments.
The humanoid robotics market is projected to grow significantly, with robots expected to fill labor gaps in sectors such as defense, agriculture, manufacturing, and healthcare.
Companies like Tesla are developing humanoid robots, with expectations of them performing complex tasks and becoming available for public purchase.
Humanoid robots are also being designed for elder care and as surgical assistants, with the potential to help individuals age gracefully and perform autonomous functions in lower-stakes medical applications.

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