Aethon has positioned itself as a leader in automated healthcare facility delivery systems, also known as “courier robots.” The company’s robot, called the TUG, is part of an integrated system designed to increase the efficiency of healthcare workers. With installations in more than 100 hospitals throughout the United States and recent funding from a number of venture partners, Pittsburgh-based Aethon Inc. is poised to grow rapidly within the healthcare industry—and potentially branch out into new markets.