Would You Let a Robot Draw Your Blood? Ravi Kaushik on ROPHAI

Would you let a robot draw your blood?

For anyone who gets nervous around needles, the idea might raise a few questions. But Ravi Kaushik believes robotics and artificial intelligence could help address some of the challenges behind a familiar medical procedure.

In this episode of The Hatch Podcast, Tim Scott talks with Ravi, founder and CEO of ROPHAI, a company developing a human-assisted robotic system for drawing blood.

Calling in from Boston, Ravi explains how the device uses imaging to locate a vein and guide a needle, while a technician remains involved in the process. He also describes the machine learning behind the technology, how people have responded during testing, and the development work ahead as the company works toward FDA clearance.

Ravi shares what led him from a career in medical technology to starting ROPHAI, the partnerships he’s looking to build, and how the Hatch Biotech Accelerator, powered by Bessel, connects his work to Fairhope and the Gulf Coast.

In this episode:

• The staffing and skill challenges behind everyday blood draws
• What happens when a technician brings the robot beside a patient
• How imaging and machine learning guide the process
• How donors and patients have responded to the technology
• ROPHAI’s development progress and path toward FDA clearance
• Ravi’s experience with the Hatch Biotech Accelerator and the support he’s seeking

Featured in This Episode

Ravi Kaushik
Founder & CEO
ROPHAI

Learn More:

ROPHAI

Ravi Kaushik on LinkedIn

Email Ravi: ravikaushik@rophai.com

ROPHAI is seeking clinical, engineering, and manufacturing partners, along with funding, mentorship, and advice.

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Produced by Tim Scott
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