Dutch startup to bring robotic blood drawing to hospitals
Get the Full StoryUtrecht-based Vitestro has raised 20mn to bring its robotic blood drawing device to market. Founded in 2017, Vitestro aims to improve the blood draw experience for patients and address personnel shortages in healthcare where the demand for skilled laboratory professionals is growing at a higher rate than any other occupation. The startup s device relies on infrared to locate the vein and ultrasound to create an image of the blood vessel. Then, an AI-based robotic needle uses this information to determine the right puncture location with submillimetre precision. Since 2023, Vitestro is running the world s largest-scale clinical trial for autonomous This story continues at The Next WebShare: