Robotic simulator mannequins are preparing University of Technology Sydney nursing students for treating real patients.

The university has unveiled seven new state-of-the-art clinical practice laboratories, five featuring robotic simulator mannequins, which will put more than 1500 midwifery and health students through their clinical paces.

With realistic anatomical features such as complex airway systems, rising and falling chests, and heart and lung sounds, the students are putting theory into practice.

The mannequins use technicians, who are seated behind a one-way mirror, to voice a range of scenarios in acute care and birthing suite environments.

Those scenarios are filmed via cameras and one-way mirrors, with the vision later played back to students for debriefing.

UTS Associate Dean Dr Joanne Gray said the clinical practice laboratories were designed to improve students’ clinical judgement, confidence and bolster their practical learning in preparation for real life situations.

“Using simulation learning strategies, students can actively participate in authentic care scenarios,” she said.

“Students comment that simulations make them think on their feet, as they're exposed to the roles and responsibilities of registered nurses and midwives.”

UTS Dean of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Professor John Daly said the $4.8 million facilities provided realistic learning environments.