Rovex, a robotics startup from Florida, has introduced Rovi, touted as the world's first autonomous in-hospital transport robot. This innovative technology is designed to streamline the movement of patients within hospitals, addressing common issues such as transport delays that can lead to longer wait times and disrupted procedural schedules. According to Rovex, such delays can create 'care traffic jams' and leave patients uncertain about their next steps. Rovi aims to alleviate these problems by increasing hospital throughput, allowing for more procedures to be completed and beds to turn over more quickly. The robot is equipped with sensors that enable it to navigate busy hospital corridors and can be attached to various hospital stretchers. It learns hospital layouts through virtual models, continuously recording data to improve workflows. The BayCare Health System is currently piloting Rovi to evaluate its effectiveness in enhancing hospital operations without requiring significant structural changes. This development marks a significant step forward in hospital automation and patient care efficiency.