Smart Sala Delivery Robot

The Smart Sala Delivery Robot serves as the primary logistics automation platform in SAITE’s hospital product portfolio, handling medication, specimen, supply, and waste transport across multiple floors and buildings. Over 300 Chinese hospitals have deployed these robots for tasks ranging from pharmacy-to-ward delivery to centralized specimen collection.

Product Overview

Smart Sala Delivery Robots function as autonomous mobile terminals within SAITE’s hospital-wide logistics solution. Available in multiple configurations including the A1 and E1 models, these robots navigate complex hospital environments using laser radar (LiDAR), ultrasonic sensors, and dual-camera vision systems. The platform integrates with existing Hospital Information Systems (HIS) for automated task assignment and tracking.

Unlike manual cart transport, Smart Sala robots operate continuously on a 24/7 basis, addressing staffing constraints during night shifts and reducing cross-infection risks associated with human couriers. The system supports both scheduled routes and on-demand dispatch through touchscreen interfaces or backend scheduling software.

Key Features

Smart Sala Delivery Robot is SAITE’s core hospital logistics platform, operating 24/7 across 300+ Chinese hospitals to transport medications, specimens, and supplies with centimeter-level positioning accuracy.

Navigation & Mobility

• High-precision indoor positioning combining LiDAR and multi-sensor fusion
• Autonomous elevator calling and door control integration
• Real-time obstacle detection and dynamic path planning
• Cross-building navigation capability for campus-wide deployment

Cargo Management

• Sealed compartments with built-in UV disinfection
• Multiple bin configurations for different payload types
• Fingerprint recognition and QR code scanning for secure access
• Real-time inventory tracking through HIS integration

Connectivity

• 5G network support for low-latency communication
• Integration with pharmacy management and specimen tracking systems
• Fleet coordination through centralized scheduling platform
• High-value consumable traceability and management

Technical Specifications

Designed for 24/7 hospital logistics, Smart Sala uses laser SLAM with 5G connectivity, UV-disinfected compartments, and fingerprint access control for medication and specimen transport.

Clinical Applications

PIVAS Delivery Direct integration with hospital pharmacy systems enables automated delivery of prepared IV infusion bags to ward nursing stations. The robot confirms delivery through barcode scanning, maintaining chain of custody documentation.

Sterile Supply Distribution Transport of surgical instruments and supplies between Central Sterile Supply Departments (CSSD) and operating rooms. Internal UV disinfection maintains cleanliness requirements during transit.

Specimen Collection Automated pickup of laboratory samples from collection points throughout the hospital. 24/7 availability addresses bottlenecks in specimen processing workflows, particularly during overnight shifts.

High-Value Consumable Tracking Integration with HIS enables single-item management of expensive medical consumables, with complete audit trails documenting movement from central storage to point of use.

Deployment Examples

Zhuhai Maternal and Child Health Hospital South Campus operates 12 Smart Sala delivery robots covering pharmacy, pediatric respiratory, and pediatric surgery departments. The installation represents one of the first broad hospital-wide robot logistics implementations in post-pandemic China.

Guangzhou Medical University Fifth Affiliated Hospital uses Smart Sala robots for central pharmacy distribution across the entire facility. The system automatically selects optimal routing during peak periods, reducing congestion on main corridors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can Smart Sala Delivery Robot transport?

The robot handles medications, IV infusion bags, laboratory specimens, surgical supplies, linens, meals, and medical waste. Different compartment configurations accommodate various payload requirements while maintaining appropriate separation between clean and soiled materials.

How does the robot integrate with hospital systems?

Smart Sala connects with Hospital Information Systems (HIS) for automated order routing and delivery confirmation. Barcode/QR code scanning at pickup and delivery points creates complete chain of custody records for regulated items.

Can the robot operate in isolation wards?

While the standard delivery robot can enter isolation areas, SAITE offers a dedicated Infection Control Robot model with enhanced disinfection features specifically designed for isolation ward applications.