Why Robotics Will Shape the Future of Healthcare with Betsabeh Madani-Hermann, Global Head of Research at Philips

Healthcare innovation is at its best when it takes on hard problems with curiosity, humility, and a clear-eyed focus on impact. In this episode, Betsabeh Madani-Hermann, Global Head of Research at Philips, shares how complexity drives her passion for healthcare innovation. As the first female head of research in the company’s 135-year history, she leads breakthrough technologies and global partnerships to simplify care and scale impact. She explains how Philips’ innovation DNA helps move ideas from early exploration to real-world application. Betsabeh also highlights the use of pre-mortems to anticipate risks and emphasizes that the future of healthcare will be shaped by more than AI, including robotics, imaging, and human curiosity. Tune in and learn why the best innovations come from staying curious, solving difficult problems, and preparing honestly for what could go wrong.  Resources: Connect with and follow Betsabeh Madani-Hermann on LinkedIn. Follow Philips on LinkedIn and explore their website!