Towards the Realization of Next-Generation Smart Hospitals. Demonstration Run of Autonomous Transport Robot "AI-MHOS" Conducted at Osaka Police Hospital Promoting Medical DX.

Earthtrek Robotics Inc. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Nishi-ku, CEO: Tomoki Harada, hereinafter "the Company") conducted a demonstration run of its autonomous transport robot "AI-MHOS" (pronounced "Aimos") from March 16 (Mon) to March 18 (Wed), 2026, at Osaka Police Hospital (Tennoji-ku, Osaka Prefecture, 650 beds, hereinafter "the Hospital").

This demonstration run was conducted as part of the "Demonstration Experiment Support Project" promoted by the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in advance of a full-scale demonstration experiment planned for the future.

With a view to realizing "reduction of staff workload" and "further improvement of hospital logistics efficiency" in the future, we evaluated the adaptability and safety of autonomous transport robots in the hospital's unique complex environment as a preceding step.

This is a new initiative aimed at realizing a "next-generation smart hospital" through public-private collaboration, going beyond a mere demonstration run.

[Purpose and Background of This Demonstration Run]
■ DX Foundation for Advanced Acute Care Medicine Embodying the Next-Generation Smart Hospital

The Hospital, which relocated to a new building in 2025, has introduced advanced specialized equipment such as the surgical robot "da Vinci 5" and the overhead lighting surgical room "Operumi®." Furthermore, it has established a robust IT infrastructure centered on providing iPhones to all approximately 1,800 staff members, and is building an advanced DX environment with the aim of realizing the next generation of medical care under the "Smart Hospital Concept."

This demonstration run validated adaptability, including the "AI-MHOS" autonomous driving algorithm, which flexibly responds to complex routes in such an advanced medical setting.

Specifically, runs were conducted in various hospital-specific environments, such as the outpatient floor with heavy foot traffic, wards requiring quietness, and the surgical medical center where large equipment and beds are frequently transported.

We multi-factorially confirmed the effectiveness of autonomous transport robots and extracted issues for future task shifting and operational efficiency improvements.

[Demonstration Run Overview]
This demonstration run focused on "environmental adaptability" and "operational safety" in the hospital's unique complex environment, verifying the following aspects:

・Demonstration Period: March 16 (Mon) to March 18 (Wed), 2026
・Location: Osaka Police Hospital (2nd Floor, Surgical Medical Center, 8th Floor)
・Demonstration Models: Autonomous Transport Robot "AI-MHOS (Aimos)"
C03-J-3D (3-door independent control type designed for simultaneous delivery to multiple departments)
C03-J (Separated type that can be combined with various dedicated cabinets, enabling drop-off delivery)

■ Main Verification Contents and Results
In this demonstration run, with a view to full-scale operation in the future, we focused on confirming the following two points:

■ Verification of Autonomous Driving Function in Complex Environments
We confirmed the accuracy of obstacle detection and avoidance behavior using sensors in areas with high pedestrian traffic, such as outpatient waiting areas, and in corridors near operating rooms where bed transport is frequent. We demonstrated that the robot can coexist and travel safely without obstructing the movements of patients and medical staff.

■ Evaluation of Adaptability to On-site Workflow
We evaluated the possibility of setting optimal travel routes and waiting locations within the daily work routes of medical professionals. By operating in an actual site environment, we completed the extraction of operational issues for the next phase of full-scale demonstration testing.

■ Future Prospects
Through the utilization of the autonomous transport robot "AI-MHOS," we will promote the reduction of hospital staff workload, task shifting, and the DX of medical sites.
We contribute to the realization of a safer, more comfortable, and higher quality medical environment for both patients and staff, where humans and robots coexist safely.

[Inquiries Regarding This Matter]
Earthtrek Robotics Inc. Contact: Tanaka, Oka
Phone: 06-7166-9726 (Main)
Email: contact@et-robotics.co.jp
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Keywords: Operational Efficiency, Medical DX/RX, Workload Reduction, Autonomous Transport Robot, Hospital DX, Work Style Reform, Osaka Police Hospital, Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Earthtrek Robotics Inc., AI-MHOS (Aimos)