Since the middle of the 20th Century, humanity has been dreaming of a future filled with magical robots that automate the mundane and achieve the impossible. We imagine being freed from toil and physical limitations, among so many other things. But after decades of mind boggling advances in computing and tech toys, the most functional robots to date are limited to the industrial sector. Where are all the dish washing robots, the laundry bots, the…
What is Innovation? Innovation is a buzzword that is thrown around in all types of organizations, from businesses to educational institutions, to government bodies. Even schools’ parent-teacher groups are required to “innovate”. However, many misunderstand the word innovation for creation or invention. A quick search shows innovation actually stems from the Latin word innovationem, which means restoration or renewal. To innovate means to take previously discovered ideas and theories and apply them in novel ways to solve problems. There…
This week, exploring the future of home care, the Ohmni robot delighted attendees of the National Association for Home Care and Hospice’s annual conference. In addition to seeing and learning about all the latest technical and managerial solutions for home health, agency owners of large and small companies from around the US saw how Ohmni can create home healthcare efficiencies by enabling workers to remotely visit their clients — instantly! With this new robotic tool,…
