Robot Paramedics Bring Mechanical CPR to the UK

England's South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) is rolling out robotic paramedics to perform mechanical CPR, the BBC's Science Focus reports. The model, dubbed the LUCAS 3, can perform chest compressions on patients, freeing up paramedics to perform other urgent tasks. "These devices don't fatigue or change the delivery in any way, meaning high quality CPR can be delivered for as long as is required while freeing up the paramedic, keeping them seated and belted and able to focus on other critical aspects of patient care on a journey," John Black, the ambulance service's medical director, said in a statement. "It ultimately acts as a robotic third crew member for our teams." Rise of the robot paramedics: The administration of proper and consistent chest compressions can greatly improve the odds of a patient's survival, especially in cases of cardiac arrest.