Rovex CEO David Crabb Talks AI and Robotics in the Hospital on the Med Tech Gurus Podcast

Rovex Co-Founder and CEO Dr. David Crabb joins Tom Hickey for an in-depth discussion on how hospitals are using artificial intelligence and robotics to improve efficiency and the patient experience.

Patient transport is one of the most important, and often overlooked, functions inside a hospital.

Every delay in moving a patient can create ripple effects across imaging, admissions, discharge, and overall hospital throughput. Yet despite major advances in healthcare technology, hospitals still rely heavily on manual transport processes that contribute to inefficiencies, staff injuries, and operational bottlenecks.

That's exactly what Rovex Co-Founder and CEO Dr. David Crabb recently discussed with host Tom Hickey during his appearance on the Med Tech Gurus podcast.

As an emergency physician and healthcare entrepreneur, Dr. Crabb shared his perspective on why hospital logistics remain one of healthcare's biggest untapped opportunities for innovation, and how advances in AI-powered robotics can help support frontline care teams.

The conversation explores how autonomous transport technology can improve workflow efficiency, reduce musculoskeletal injuries among healthcare staff, and help clinicians spend more time focused on patient care rather than manual transport tasks.

Dr. Crabb also discusses the challenges of introducing robotics into clinical environments, the importance of maintaining patient trust and safety, and the broader role that physical AI may play in the future of healthcare delivery.

At Rovex, we believe that meaningful innovation happens when technology solves real-world problems for healthcare workers and patients alike. Improving patient transport may not always make headlines, but its impact touches nearly every part of the hospital experience.

We're grateful to Med Tech Gurus for the opportunity to share our vision and discuss how robotics can help build more efficient, safer, and patient-centered healthcare systems.

Listen to the full episode to hear the conversation.