Purpose: The precision and accuracy of two blood glucose meters were evaluated using finger and forearm blood samples. Methods: Duplicate blood glucose measurements on the same forearm and finger as ...

This nearly autonomous medical robotic system uses ultrasonic imaging to locate a suitable forearm vein, then inserts a needle at the critical angle and distance, and finally draws a sample of blood.

Blood samples were obtained from 105 patients during eight days of testing, conducted over a two-week period. Of the 105 patients, 2 were withdrawn from further participation in the study after ...