Orbita will launch an add - on for the Amazon Echo to enable it to act as a personal assistant for people with chronic conditions and streamline the work of healthcare agents . A previous version of the story misspelled Nathan Treloar’s name. To be launched on 7 September , the Echo will be operating “ lower risk applications ” first , meaning that monitoring and confirmation of medication dosages will not be immediately available . A spokesperson for Orbita has said the company aims to develop its programme to handle 20%-50 % of common home care tasks , as well as content deliveries , support and care for patients .
Orbita will launch an add - on for the Amazon Echo to enable it to act as a personal assistant for people with chronic conditions and streamline the work of healthcare agents . To be launched on 7 September , the Echo will be operating “ lower risk applications ” first , meaning that monitoring and confirmation of medication dosages will not be immediately available . A spokesperson for Orbita has said the company aims to develop its programme to handle 20%-50 % of common home care tasks , as well as content deliveries , support and care for patients .