We build robots to automate over 1 billion venipuncture annually

Our patented portable intelligent venipuncture (PIV) device will enable automatic vascular access for either drawing blood samples or delivering fluids to a patient. PIV is based on key breakthrough innovations in the area of artificial intelligence, deployed on a minimalistic portable robotic hardware platform, to realize a transformative technology. The key to our system is our method of implementing deep learning algorithms to segment all the elements of the forearm Ultrasonic (US) images to achieve higher intelligence than a human operator. This will enable PIV to be aware of and avoid vital tissues when performing venipuncture. The minimalistic and portable hardware system facilitates IV access for patients enabling IV access outside of the hospital to be convenient. In addition, the intelligence deployed on the system allows it to be used by people with limited to no experience in IV access. The needle will be hidden, and robotic motion delicate, to alleviate the fear of the needle and improve IV therapy experience for patients