MiBot Hospital Delivery Robot

MiBot serves as BenQ Medical’s autonomous mobile robot platform designed specifically for hospital logistics applications. The second-generation model expands beyond delivery functions to include UV disinfection capabilities, addressing infection control requirements in healthcare environments.

Product Overview

Hospitals face persistent challenges in material transport, including staffing constraints and infection risks associated with manual delivery. MiBot automates the movement of medications, specimens, medical supplies, and other materials throughout hospital facilities, reducing physical burden on nursing staff while maintaining reliable delivery schedules.

The robot employs laser navigation for autonomous pathfinding and intelligent obstacle avoidance to operate safely in busy hospital corridors. Integration with hospital management systems enables coordinated scheduling and tracking of deliveries.

Key Features

MiBot’s laser-guided trackless navigation and UV disinfection module let hospitals automate medication, specimen, and blood product delivery while keeping corridors free of infection risk.

• Autonomous Navigation: Laser-guided pathfinding without fixed track requirements
• Intelligent Obstacle Avoidance: Real-time environmental sensing for safe corridor operation
• UV Disinfection Module: Second-generation capability for environmental decontamination
• Temperature Control: Refrigerated and heated storage compartments for sensitive materials
• Hospital System Integration: Connectivity with hospital logistics management platforms
• Remote Monitoring: Smart control capabilities for fleet management

Technical Specifications

MiBot combines laser navigation, ultrasonic obstacle sensing, temperature-controlled compartments, and UV-C disinfection in a hospital-integrated autonomous delivery platform.

Clinical Applications

MiBot addresses multiple hospital logistics scenarios:

• Pharmacy Delivery: Automated medication transport from pharmacy to nursing stations
• Specimen Collection: Secure transport of laboratory samples
• Blood Product Transport: Temperature-controlled delivery of blood plasma
• Supply Distribution: Movement of medical consumables and equipment
• Environmental Disinfection: Scheduled UV sterilization of corridors and common areas

The second-generation model gained particular relevance during epidemic conditions, where contactless delivery and regular disinfection reduced infection transmission risks.

Regulatory Status

Specific medical device registrations vary by region and application configuration.

Deployment

MiBot deployment begins with facility mapping to establish navigation routes. The trackless design eliminates infrastructure modifications required by guide-wire or rail-based systems. Hospitals can start with single units and expand fleet size based on demonstrated efficiency gains.

The system integrates with existing hospital information systems for delivery scheduling and tracking. Real-time monitoring enables logistics staff to manage robot fleet operations from a central console.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does MiBot navigate hospital corridors?

MiBot uses laser-guided navigation combined with ultrasonic sensors for obstacle detection. The robot builds an internal map of the facility during initial setup and uses this reference for autonomous pathfinding. No physical tracks or guide wires are required.

What materials can MiBot transport?

MiBot can transport medications, laboratory specimens, blood products, medical supplies, and documents. The robot includes temperature-controlled compartments suitable for materials requiring refrigeration or warming during transport.

Can MiBot operate in patient care areas?

Yes, MiBot is designed for operation in hospital corridors and common areas. The intelligent obstacle avoidance system enables safe operation around patients, visitors, and staff. The UV disinfection function can be scheduled for off-hours operation in sensitive areas.