VendorBot recently presented its Virtual Clinical Specialist product at the AORN Global Surgical Conference and Expo in Boston as part of the Building a Better OR event. The event highlighted emerging applications of Artificial Intelligence in the Operating Room. The conference was the first public showcase of the VendorBot product, and provided a great opportunity to demo the product, collect feedback, and connect with participating device manufacturers.
AI Applications in the Operating Room
VendorBot gives healthcare professionals instant access to critical device information and on-demand connections to live medical device experts.
- 24/7 AI Powered Assistance
- Live Voice, Video, and Text with Device Experts
- Exhaustive Library of Device Documentation
Device information includes public information on the range of FDA-certified medical devices and securely incorporates proprietary information for a growing array device manufacturer partners.
The application is available in private pre-release on IOS devices. The product roadmap plans Android, PC, and web versions for release in 2025, and the company pursues integration on OR information system platforms in 2026. Limited opportunities for pilot cases and test sites remain available for Q3 2025.
VendorBot launched in 2024 as a new venture started by David Drachman (CEO) and Michael Terry (CTO). Mr. Drachman is a veteran medical device rep with over 15 years of experience in the OR. Mr. Terry is the President and co-owner of Sanctuary Software. VendorBot operates as an independent company supported by Sanctuary Software’s software and product development team.
About VendorBot
VendorBot aspires to enhance patient safety by providing immediate medical device information. The product supports perioperative teams with real-time troubleshooting and allows providers to focus on what matters most – delivering high quality patient care. Visit vendor-bot.com for additional information or to sign up for early access to the system.
