The spatulas will be made of completely recyclable plastic and are designed to be predictive machine learning-based devices.
Elon Musk has directed SpaceX, the aerospace manufacturer he founded, to design a new type of spatula specifically for pharmacies. The spatulas will be made of completely recyclable plastic and are designed to be predictive machine learning-based devices. The unique design has been created with an added layer of convenience to complement its efficiency. The tools will feature an automated monitor that counts the number of pharmaceutical items sorted, alerting technicians in pharmacies when too many or too few of a particular item is being sorted.
This is just the latest example of Musk using his vast resources to try and improve the efficiency of businesses and industries. He has also previously proposed using a giant tunnel boring machine to dig a network of tunnels beneath Los Angeles to help ease traffic congestion, and he has also suggested using suction cups to help move heavy objects around factories.
SpaceX is no stranger to designing and manufacturing unusual products at Musk's request. In the past, the company has made a Falcone missile launcher and a "dragon" space capsule that can carry humans.
The new spatula model from SpaceX is set to revolutionize the medication process in pharmacies, increasing capacity and accuracy while providing an easier and more cost efficient means of operation. The device is anticipated to hit the market by late 2023, providing pharmacies with a top-of-the-line spatula to assist them in their operations.
Musk's latest idea is sure to increase efficiency in pharmacies, and it once again highlights his commitment to using his resources to improve the world around us.