A London Startup is Putting AI Cameras into Polish Operating Theatres
A London startup, VitVio, is deploying its Vetro camera and sensor platform at the University Clinical Centre in Gdańsk, the first Polish hospital to adopt it. The system logs surgical stages, flags delays, and—while waiting for EU regulations on worker-monitoring systems (set to take effect in December 2027)—offers significant advantages without direct classification as a high-risk AI under the AI Act.
Unite.AI reported that VitVio's Vetro pairs multiple cameras with ambient sensing, creating a live geometric model of the operating room that allows its agents to recognize stages and coordinate among cases. The University Clinical Centre, affiliated with the Medical University of Gdańsk, has 1,241 beds and 4,834 employees. While instrument tracking and operative notes are still in development, the initial focus is on simplifying surgical workflows.
VitVio, founded by a team with Polish roots, raised €1.8M in pre-seed funding in January 2025, led by LDV Capital, followed by $8M in seed last October. Denmark has already implemented a similar system for over a year, claiming a 25% reduction in night-shift workload.
The shortage of healthcare professionals across the EU (estimated at around 1.2 million doctors, nurses, and midwives) drives the need for innovative solutions like VitVio's Vetro. As regulations catch up, hospitals worldwide are exploring how AI can enhance patient care and streamline operational efficiency.