Chang Industrial, an engineering company specialising in transformative technology and autonomous systems, has joined forces with collaborative mobile robots maker Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR).

The partnership is intended to support patient care, nursing staff tasks, and supplies management through automation.

Chang Industrial vice president of operations and strategic partnerships Chris Callura said: “Joining forces with MiR and their impressive mobile robotics technology portfolio has already started to create new and exciting opportunities for our team.

“The feedback from the industry and our customers has overwhelmingly validated what we knew to be a great fit.”

According to the press statement, this collaboration brings together Chang Industrial's engineering expertise and supply chain partners with MiR's autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).

MiR's AMR technology can automate material transport in hospital environments, easing the burden on medical staff and enhancing operational efficiency.

Furthermore, the tie-up claims to address challenges such as nursing shortages and overworked medical staff.

MiR area sales manager Karl Bentz said: “Chang Industrial brings a wealth of experience and expertise into a fresh market area, which will contribute significantly towards our growth and innovation.

“As a result of this new partnership, we'll be better able to help our joint customers in the healthcare industry quickly, easily, and cost-effectively automate internal logistics.”