Bengaluru, Mar 25 (PTI) In a bid to usher in a new era of robotic healthcare solutions in Karnataka, Israel-based Xtend AI Inc and Advance Mechanical Services Pvt Ltd (AMS-India) officially signed an MoU on Tuesday to co-design, develop, manufacture, and distribute next-generation service robots, officials said.

This milestone follows a successful bilateral R&D and manufacturing initiative supported by the Government of Israel and the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), they added.

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According to an official statement, the initiative aims to transform the healthcare landscape for thousands of underprivileged citizens by deploying cost-effective, autonomous robotic solutions in hospitals and clinics across rural and urban regions.

The newly formed partnership is expected to drive economic growth, generate high-value jobs for local talent, and strengthen trade ties between India and Israel, the statement said.

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"This partnership with Xtend AI and AMS-India marks a significant step towards transforming Karnataka's healthcare ecosystem through cutting-edge robotics. By leveraging technology and innovation, we are committed to enhancing healthcare accessibility, especially in underserved areas," Kharge said.

This collaboration will not only create high-skilled jobs but also reinforce Karnataka's position as a leader in digital health and medical robotics, aligning with the government's vision of inclusive and sustainable development for all citizens, he added.

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