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KHF 2026: AI-Led Medical Technology, Digital Pathology Special Zone Draws Attention
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KHF 2026: AI-Led Medical Technology, Digital Pathology Special Zone Draws Attention

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The 2026 K-Hospital+healthtech Fair (KHF 2026) showcased advancements in healthcare technology, focusing on AI transformation (AX) and Physical AI.
  • This year's fair, themed 'Hospital Innovation Led by AX and Robotics,' featured approximately 300 companies and highlighted robotics and Physical AI as key trends.
  • A notable addition was the first-ever Digital Pathology Special Zone, demonstrating the digitization of pathology diagnostics through AI analysis of tissue slides.

The 2026 K-Hospital+healthtech Fair (KHF 2026) in Seoul highlighted the future of hospitals driven by AI transformation (AX) and Physical AI. Held from August 19-21, the event adopted the slogan 'Hospital Innovation Led by AX and Robotics,' drawing around 300 companies and 500 booths.

This year's focus shifted from last year's 'Next-Generation Medical Ecosystem Opened by Data and AI' to emphasize Physical AI, particularly robotics. The significant presence of robotics-related companies underscored the growing importance of this field in healthcare.

A major highlight was the introduction of the 'Digital Pathology Special Zone.' This new section showcased the digitization of pathology diagnostics, where tissue slides are converted into digital images for AI-driven analysis. The zone represented a significant step in the digital transformation of pathology services.

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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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