IRobot Unveils Healthcare Unit
By Chief Robot. Filed in Robot News |Tags: healthcare, iRobot
iRobot has created a new healthcare unit and hired a president of that division.
From last weeks press release:
At the event, Angle will also introduce Tod Loofbourrow, president of iRobot’s newly-created healthcare business unit. The new business unit is committed to exploring the potential of robotics as an assistive technology to promote wellness and enhance quality of life for seniors. In this role, Loofbourrow will be responsible for all aspects of the group’s strategy, research and operations. He will report directly to Angle.
Loofbourrow joins iRobot with more than 25 years of senior leadership experience in the high-technology sector. Most recently, he served as chairman, chief executive officer and founder of Authoria, Inc., a leader in the benefits and talent management market.
I wonder if iRobot will try to create home healthcare helper robots like the Carebot or go into hospital robots like Dr. Roboto?
Link via (Robot Stock News)
Tuesday, November 3rd 2009 at 2:56 pm |
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