Cedars - based hospital in Los Angeles is running a pilot program using an Alexa - supported health care platform called voices . Described as the world ’s first voice assistant for hospitals , it is intended to help better prioritise medical professionals ’ time and give patients more independence . Over 100 rooms in the hospital have been equipped with Echo speakers . patients with restricted mobility or limited hand use can request assistance via Aiva , which can then notify the relevant nurse or doctor via a message to their phone . Normal audio features relating to in - room entertainment are also available , letting patients more easily access content .
Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles is running a pilot programme using an Alexa-supported health care platform called Aiva. Described as the world’s first voice assistant for hospitals, it is intended to help better prioritise medical professionals’ time and give patients more independence. Over 100 rooms in the hospital have been equipped with Echo speakers. Patients with restricted mobility or limited hand use can request assistance via Aiva, which will then notify the relevant nurse or doctor via a message to their phone. Normal Alexa features relating to in-room entertainment are also available, letting patients more easily access content.