Fierce Healthcare December 8, 2021
Robin Healthcare didn’t set out to create an Amazon Alexa for healthcare. The startup first tried using a webcam on the physician’s computer and then a tablet placed in a slot on the counter before developing its signature egg-shaped device, complete with a built-in microphone and camera.
Co-founder and CEO Emilio Galán said they just wanted to be in the room.
“We’re sitting here and watching every day, learning what we can do to help make sure the physician can provide the care they think is appropriate without interruption,” he said.
Now, the startup has landed $50 million in its series B funding round, led by Scale Venture Partners—bringing them one step closer to putting their technology in a lot...