Swarm Robotics in Healthcare: Coordinated Tasks in Hospitals

Swarm robotics, inspired by the behavior of social insects, has emerged as a promising innovation in healthcare settings. In hospital environments, swarm robotic systems are utilized to streamline logistics, assist with repetitive tasks, and enhance operational efficiency while improving patient care. These robots work in collaboration with healthcare professionals, with semi-autonomous capabilities that allow them to perform tasks such as patient transport, medication delivery, and hospital disinfection. This paper examines the applications, challenges, and solutions associated with swarm robotics in hospitals, drawing from case studies and future research directions. The integration of swarm robotics promises to reduce hospital costs, improve workflow efficiency, and enhance both patient and staff experience, though careful consideration of technical, ethical, and regulatory issues is required for successful implementation. Keywords: Swarm Robotics, Healthcare Robotics, Hospital Automation, Collaborative Robots, Patient Care, Disinfection Robots, Medical Logistics.