Robot phlebotomist Aletta draws blood as well as humans

The Aletta medical robot can now draw blood with success rates comparable to trained human phlebotomists, with equal or less pain for patients. The system could automate one of the most common clinical procedures.

• Aletta robot matches trained humans in blood draw success rates
• Patients report equal or less pain than with human staff
• System automates one of the most common clinical procedures