The 2025 International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care was held in Toronto and included upwards of 700 attendees across the 4-day program, including a day specifically dedicated to the second annual Healthcare Robotics Summit.
The summit was a huge success, bringing together human factors practitioners, researchers, students and clinicians in a collaborative environment to discuss recent trends in healthcare robotics. Highlights included discussions of the advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for healthcare robotics, specifically as it applies to healthcare practitioner training; the rapid pace of technology advancements; and considerations for indirect users (e.g., surgical techs, circulating nurses, anesthesiologists) in the operating room.
Following is a general overview of some of the topics and takeaways we should consider as we apply human factors to the world of healthcare robotics.
HFES International Symposium 2025 Robotics Summit recap: Key takeaways and next steps | Emergo by UL
2025 Healthcare Robotics Summit Recap: HFES International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care
Emergo by UL human factors specialists share key takeaways from our participation in the 2025 HFES International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care Healthcare Robotics Summit
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