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A robot that takes blood could be the best AI health story of 2026

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Vitestro's Aletta robot, cleared by the US FDA on August 19, 2026, can autonomously draw blood in under two minutes, significantly faster than human phlebotomists. This marks the first FDA authorization of a standalone robotic device for blood draws in outpatient settings, addressing a critical shortage of trained phlebotomists.

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