Los Angeles hospital deploys Alexa to offer 'smart' patient rooms

The Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles has announced a new pilot program that will involve Aiva, an Alexa-powered platform, and Echo Dot devices installed in patient rooms. The system will enable patients to control their room’s entertainment devices using voice controls, as well as use Alexa to summon nurses using only their voice. Aiva is described as a voice-powered ‘care …