Exploring Pediatric AI in Action (Agents and Automation)


This page showcases early proof-of-concept tools that use automation and AI agents to streamline pediatric workflows. These first projects demonstrate how AI can help pediatricians access timely information and lay the groundwork for future tools that may also benefit patients and families.

AI Automation is more like a self-driving car. It has a destination, but it can "see" the road, navigate around obstacles, and make decisions based on what is happening in real-time. It doesn't just follow a script; it understands the context.

How It Works (The 3-Step Cycle)

AI automation typically follows a simple loop that mimics how a human handles a task:

  1. Observe: The system "reads" or "looks at" incoming information (like an email, a photo, or a spreadsheet).

  2. Think: It uses AI to understand what it’s looking at. It asks: "Is this a complaint or a compliment?" or "Is this person asking for a refund or a password reset?"

  3. Act: It performs the task. It might write a personalized reply, update a database, or flag a problem for a human to review.

Real-World Examples

You likely already interact with AI automation every day without realizing it:

  • Email Sorting: Your "Promotions" and "Social" tabs in Gmail aren't sorted by a human. AI automates the process by "reading" the sender and content to decide where each message belongs.

  • Customer Support: When you chat with a bot that actually solves your problem—like helping you track a package or process a return—that is AI automation handling the "thinking" and the "doing" at the same time.

  • Smart Home Security: A basic camera might record everything (traditional automation). An AI-automated camera "thinks" first: it ignores the wind blowing a tree but sends an alert only if it "sees" a person at the door.

Why It Matters

The goal of AI automation isn't just to do things faster; it's to take over the "drudge work" that requires a small amount of brainpower but a lot of time. By letting AI handle the repetitive "sorting and deciding," humans can focus on the tasks that require genuine empathy, creativity, or complex problem-solving.

PubPeds AI
PubPeds AI makes it simple for pediatricians to quickly find the latest PubMed articles on pediatric AI. Using a short, guided form, users complete four easy steps: enter a focused topic (with keyword hints), provide the email address for results, select the number of citations (5, 10, or 20), and choose how recent the articles should be (7, 14, 30, or 365 days). The tool then delivers a clean table with the article title, author, and direct link to the content—making PubMed searches faster and more efficient.

PediaNews AI
PediaNews AI broadens the search beyond PubMed to capture articles, news, and insights on pediatric AI from multiple trusted platforms and sources. Users simply enter a topic of interest and provide their email to receive results. The tool compiles recent updates into a clear table with article titles, and direct links to the original content—helping pediatricians stay current with both research and real-world discussions shaping pediatric AI.





Water Wise Research

This tool helps you quickly explore the latest information on drowning prevention and water safety. Simply enter a topic of interest—such as lifejacket use, open water safety, or swimming lessons—and the tool will scan trusted web sources for recent articles, resources, and research. You’ll receive a clear summary table by email, including titles, sources, dates, and links so you can review and share findings easily. It’s designed to save time and make water safety knowledge more accessible for advocates, educators, and families.





Last Updated 2/16/2026