Advancements in Robotics and Automation for Blood-Testing Labs

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This chapter explores the advancements in robotics and automation for blood-testing labs, highlighting well-known companies in the industry as well as startups and the integration of automation solutions. It also discusses the availability of affordable and sophisticated technology like 3D printers and cell phones, the convergence of technologies, and the potential role of AI in blood testing.

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Today’s show:

Vital Biosciences CEO Vasu Nadella joins Jason to discuss exactly how Vital’s “VitalOne” conducts 50+ blood tests with a small sample of blood (9:16), building investor trust in the wake of past industry failures (18:45), creating accessible care (40:35), and much more!

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(0:00) Vital Biosciences CEO and Co-Founder Vasu Nadella joins Jason

(1:18) Theranos’ background and what prompted Vasu to pursuit

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(9:16) Vasu demos how the VitalOne works, lessons learned on Vital’s journey

(18:45) Scaling the company, raising a war chest, building trust in the product, benchmarking and governance for labs

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(29:07) State of lab robotics, paths for incorporating AI into Vital’s technology, benefits of converging technologies

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(40:35) Creating accessible modern lab testing

(45:38) Consumer behavior and the outcome of consumers controlling spend

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