Toward the Realization of Next-Generation Smart Hospitals: Demonstration Run of Autonomous Delivery Robot 'AI-MHOS' at Osaka Police Hospital Driving Medical DX
Earthtrek Robotics conducted a demonstration of its autonomous delivery robot 'AI-MHOS' at Osaka Police Hospital. The initiative aims to advance medical DX, evaluate environmental adaptability and safety, and improve operational efficiency for hospital staff.
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Earthtrek Robotics Inc. (Headquarters: Nishi-ku, Osaka, CEO: Tomoki Harada, hereinafter 'the Company') conducted a demonstration run of the autonomous delivery robot 'AI-MHOS' from Monday, March 16 to Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Osaka Police Hospital (Tennoji-ku, Osaka, 650 beds, hereinafter 'the Hospital').
This demonstration run was carried out prior to a planned full-scale verification experiment as part of the 'Verification Experiment Support Project' promoted by the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Looking toward the future realization of 'reducing the workload of staff' and 'further streamlining in-hospital logistics', we evaluated the adaptability and safety of the autonomous delivery robot in the complex environment unique to hospitals as a preliminary step.
This is a new initiative aiming beyond a mere demonstration run toward the realization of a 'next-generation smart hospital' through public-private collaboration.
[Purpose and Background of This Demonstration Run]
■ DX Infrastructure for Advanced Acute Care Embodying the Next-Generation Smart Hospital
The Hospital, which relocated to a newly built facility in 2025, has introduced highly specialized equipment, including the surgical assist robot 'da Vinci 5' and the ceiling-lighting-type operating room 'OPELUMI'. Furthermore, it has completed a robust IT infrastructure based on the deployment of iPhones to all approximately 1,800 staff members, established a 'Smart Hospital Concept', and constructed an advanced DX environment toward the realization of next-generation medical settings.
This demonstration run verified the adaptability of the 'AI-MHOS' autonomous driving algorithm, which flexibly responds to complex pathways in such advanced medical settings.
Specifically, the robot ran in diverse environments unique to hospitals, such as outpatient floors with heavy pedestrian traffic, wards where quietness is required, and the surgical medical center where large equipment and beds are frequently transported.
We comprehensively confirmed the effectiveness of the autonomous delivery robot and extracted challenges toward future contributions to task shifting and operational efficiency improvement.
[Overview of the Demonstration Run]
This demonstration run focused on 'environmental adaptability' and 'operational safety' in the complex environment specific to hospitals, verifying the following points:
- Demonstration period: Monday, March 16 to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Location: Osaka Police Hospital (2nd floor, Surgical Medical Center, 8th floor)
- Demonstration model: Autonomous delivery robot 'AI-MHOS'
- C03-J-3D (3-door independent management type assuming simultaneous delivery to multiple departments)
- C03-J (Separable type that can be combined with various dedicated cabinets, capable of unattended drop-off)
■ Main Verification Contents and Results
In this demonstration run, with an eye on future full-scale operation, we focused on confirming the following two points:
■ Verification of Autonomous Driving Function in Complex Environments
We confirmed the accuracy of obstacle detection by sensors and avoidance behavior in areas with high pedestrian traffic, such as outpatient waiting areas, and passages near operating rooms where beds are frequently transported. We demonstrated that the robot can safely coexist and navigate without obstructing the pathways of patients and medical staff.
This demonstration run was carried out prior to a planned full-scale verification experiment as part of the 'Verification Experiment Support Project' promoted by the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Looking toward the future realization of 'reducing the workload of staff' and 'further streamlining in-hospital logistics', we evaluated the adaptability and safety of the autonomous delivery robot in the complex environment unique to hospitals as a preliminary step.
This is a new initiative aiming beyond a mere demonstration run toward the realization of a 'next-generation smart hospital' through public-private collaboration.
[Purpose and Background of This Demonstration Run]
■ DX Infrastructure for Advanced Acute Care Embodying the Next-Generation Smart Hospital
The Hospital, which relocated to a newly built facility in 2025, has introduced highly specialized equipment, including the surgical assist robot 'da Vinci 5' and the ceiling-lighting-type operating room 'OPELUMI'. Furthermore, it has completed a robust IT infrastructure based on the deployment of iPhones to all approximately 1,800 staff members, established a 'Smart Hospital Concept', and constructed an advanced DX environment toward the realization of next-generation medical settings.
This demonstration run verified the adaptability of the 'AI-MHOS' autonomous driving algorithm, which flexibly responds to complex pathways in such advanced medical settings.
Specifically, the robot ran in diverse environments unique to hospitals, such as outpatient floors with heavy pedestrian traffic, wards where quietness is required, and the surgical medical center where large equipment and beds are frequently transported.
We comprehensively confirmed the effectiveness of the autonomous delivery robot and extracted challenges toward future contributions to task shifting and operational efficiency improvement.
[Overview of the Demonstration Run]
This demonstration run focused on 'environmental adaptability' and 'operational safety' in the complex environment specific to hospitals, verifying the following points:
- Demonstration period: Monday, March 16 to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Location: Osaka Police Hospital (2nd floor, Surgical Medical Center, 8th floor)
- Demonstration model: Autonomous delivery robot 'AI-MHOS'
- C03-J-3D (3-door independent management type assuming simultaneous delivery to multiple departments)
- C03-J (Separable type that can be combined with various dedicated cabinets, capable of unattended drop-off)
■ Main Verification Contents and Results
In this demonstration run, with an eye on future full-scale operation, we focused on confirming the following two points:
■ Verification of Autonomous Driving Function in Complex Environments
We confirmed the accuracy of obstacle detection by sensors and avoidance behavior in areas with high pedestrian traffic, such as outpatient waiting areas, and passages near operating rooms where beds are frequently transported. We demonstrated that the robot can safely coexist and navigate without obstructing the pathways of patients and medical staff.