Able Innovations Deploys Robotic Patient Delivery Platform in the U.S.

Able Innovations, a medical robotic solutions company, has partnered with Lahey Hospital & Medical Centre (LHMC) to introduce its robotic patient handling platform, ALTA Platform, to the U.S.

Lahey Hospital & Medical Centre, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is the first U.S. hospital to implement the ALTA Platform, which automates lateral patient transfers to reduce injury risk for caregivers, enhance comfort and dignity for patients, and create operational efficiencies.

Initially launched in Canada, the ALTA Platform enables a single staff member to safely perform patient transfers between beds, imaging tables, OR and procedure suite tables, stretchers and other sites within the acute-care setting. By merging advanced robotics with human touch, this device is designed to improve safety, streamline workflows and elevate the overall care experience.

"We are extremely proud to deploy our first-of-its-kind ALTA Platform at Lahey Hospital & Medical Centre and collaborate to develop new models of care," said Jayiesh Singh, CEO of Able Innovations. "As leaders in adoption of health care innovation, Lahey and its leadership team have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to improving patient care, staff well-being and sustainability through the application of cutting-edge technology."

This initiative aligns with the mission of the Lahey Innovation Hub, which works to advance digital solutions, emerging technologies and innovative care models that improve patient outcomes. It also supports LHMC's environmental stewardship goals. Traditional patient-transfer methods often rely on disposable, friction-reducing devices that contribute to medical waste. Able Innovations estimates that the ALTA Platform could reduce greenhouse emissions by up to 90 per cent when compared to single-patient-use plastics over 10 years.

"This collaboration exemplifies Lahey Hospital & Medical Centre's commitment to identifying unmet clinical needs and accelerating the adoption of high-impact technologies," said Susan Moffatt-Bruce, MD, PhD, president of LHMC. "By aligning patient care, workforce well-being and sustainable health care, the initiative advances human-centred innovation with measurable impact." 

Workforce safety is a driving force behind the ALTA Platform. Lateral patient transfers are among the most physically demanding tasks for frontline staff, often leading to musculoskeletal injuries and burnout. The ALTA Platform aims to reduce strain for both nursing and transport teams while streamlining operations.