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Dutch company Vitestro received FDA authorization on August 19, 2026 for Aletta, a robot that locates veins with near-infrared, ultrasound and Doppler imaging before inserting the needle. In a Dutch trial with over 1,600 people it succeeded on the first attempt 94.5% of the time. A European launch is planned for 2027, with the US to follow.
· IEEE Spectrum