<p>Bengaluru: Indian technology conglomerate Advance Mechanical Services Pvt Ltd (AMS-India) has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Israel's Xtend AI to co-design, develop, manufacture, and deploy autonomous robots in hospitals and clinics.</p><p>This partnership is part of a bilateral R&D and manufacturing initiative supported by the Government of Israel and the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM).</p> .<p>"This partnership between Xtend AI and AMS-India marks a significant step towards transforming Karnataka's healthcare ecosystem through cutting-edge robotics. By leveraging technology and innovation, we are committed to enhancing healthcare accessibility, especially in underserved areas,” Priyank Kharge, Karnataka’s IT-BT Minister, said.</p> .<p>He added that the collaboration would create high-skilled jobs and strengthen Karnataka’s position as a leader in digital health and medical robotics.</p><p>Xtend AI Inc CEO Harry Fox noted that the company's service robots and telemedicine kiosks could help the state address gaps in healthcare services.</p><p>The collaboration will also focus on medical training and skill development, infection control and pandemic preparedness, and integration with smart urban infrastructure.</p><p>As part of this initiative, the delegation met with Manoj Kumar HV, Director and Dean of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College and Research Institute, to discuss a pilot project aimed at improving registration, pre-discharge procedures, and casualty management at Bowring Hospital.</p><p>The partnership’s next phase includes additional pilot projects featuring robotic nurse-assistant units and telemedicine kiosks in both rural districts and urban hospitals, with plans to scale across the state.</p>
<p>Bengaluru: Indian technology conglomerate Advance Mechanical Services Pvt Ltd (AMS-India) has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Israel's Xtend AI to co-design, develop, manufacture, and deploy autonomous robots in hospitals and clinics.</p><p>This partnership is part of a bilateral R&D and manufacturing initiative supported by the Government of Israel and the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM).</p> .<p>"This partnership between Xtend AI and AMS-India marks a significant step towards transforming Karnataka's healthcare ecosystem through cutting-edge robotics. By leveraging technology and innovation, we are committed to enhancing healthcare accessibility, especially in underserved areas,” Priyank Kharge, Karnataka’s IT-BT Minister, said.</p> .<p>He added that the collaboration would create high-skilled jobs and strengthen Karnataka’s position as a leader in digital health and medical robotics.</p><p>Xtend AI Inc CEO Harry Fox noted that the company's service robots and telemedicine kiosks could help the state address gaps in healthcare services.</p><p>The collaboration will also focus on medical training and skill development, infection control and pandemic preparedness, and integration with smart urban infrastructure.</p><p>As part of this initiative, the delegation met with Manoj Kumar HV, Director and Dean of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College and Research Institute, to discuss a pilot project aimed at improving registration, pre-discharge procedures, and casualty management at Bowring Hospital.</p><p>The partnership’s next phase includes additional pilot projects featuring robotic nurse-assistant units and telemedicine kiosks in both rural districts and urban hospitals, with plans to scale across the state.</p>
