Key Highlights
- First-to-market integration of Amazon Alexa in operating rooms by KARL STORZ enhances surgical workflow.
- Enables touchless control over case setups, surgical visualization, and staff communication, maintaining sterility.
- Part of the CollaboratOR ecosystem, available for immediate deployment in the U.S.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quote
- “This partnership with Amazon brings us one step closer to a touchless operating room, where the technology works for the clinical team—not the other way around.” – Christy Gaudet, VP of Surgical Sales & Marketing at KARL STORZ United States
SoHC's Take
The integration of Amazon Alexa into KARL STORZ’s operating rooms marks a significant leap towards modernizing surgical environments. This collaboration not only highlights the potential of voice-activated technology in healthcare but also sets a new standard for operational efficiency and safety in surgeries. By minimizing the need for physical interaction with equipment, KARL STORZ and Amazon are directly addressing the increasing demand for streamlined workflows and enhanced patient care in the operating room. This pioneering move could pave the way for further innovations in medical technology, making the concept of a fully touchless operating room a tangible reality in the near future.
