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Ferngesteuerter Menschen-Roboter hilft im Altersheim
We were proud that our efforts with pilots in Switzerland was picked up by the largest electronic media house of German-speaking Switzerland, SRF. To see their report [in…
Humanoider Pflegeroboter im Testeinsatz
We absolutely loved our time at Platten Meilen elderly home in Switzerland, and as always Robody was surrounded by a curious audience. For a long report from the…
Roboter in der Pflege: Mit High-Tech gegen den Fachkräftemangel?
Germany is facing a Herculean task when it comes to care. More people in need of care, fewer staff. Nursing home costs are pushing residents and relatives to…
Robotische Haushaltshilfe per Fernsteuerung
Robotische Haushaltshilfe per Fernsteuerung It was a pleasure discussing the care crisis, and how Robodies can help with household chores recently with Bild der Wissenschaft. You can read…
BR24 Wirtschaft: Münchner Startups trotzen der schlechten Stimmung
BR24 Wirtschaft: Münchner Startups trotzen der schlechten Stimmung BR24 recently visited us at the Munich Urban Collab where we discussed the care crisis, how robotics can help, and…
Can robots replace human touch?
Can robots replace human touch? We were featured in “New Robots With a Twist! Can They Really Replace Human Touch?” — but don’t be fooled, we’re all about…
Alona awarded “Women TechEU” grant
Alona Awarded the prestigious “Women TechEU” Grant Our journey just levelled up – Our CTO 🇺🇦 Alona Kharchenko has been awarded the prestigious Women TechEU grant, part of…
Press release: Successful pilot with augustinum
Successful pilot with Augustinum Augustinum is one of the most prestigious care organisations in Germany, and we are proud to have partnered with them on one of our…
Unveiling our latest Robody
Unveiling our latest Robody Over the last month, we have secretly tested it in three homes, now it is finally time to show it to the world: Our…
Our 2024 pilots celebrated in Süddeutsche Zeitung
Our 2024 home pilots celebrated in Süddeutsche Zeitung I didn’t think it would be this nice. That’s what “Mrs Smith” said after spending three days with Robody in…
RTL Stern reports on our Erfurt pilot
RTL Stern reports on our Erfurt pilot We enjoyed our time at the Aiutanda Pflegebienen in Erfurt; the engagement with the staff, the inhabitants, and especially the interactions…
5 things I learned working for Devanthro
5 things I learned working for Devanthro By: Dr Kim Nilsson, COO/CCO Devanthro I joined Devanthro towards the end of last year after having been convinced about the…
Letter to the Editor of the Economist
on the topic of humanoid robotics A Letter to the Editor of the Economist By: Christian Ehl Dear Editors, It was with great interest I read the Science…
Alona on Shift Happens Podcast
Alona on Shift Happens podcast Have you ever wished you could send a hug from miles away? Well, you’re in luck! Our CTO Alona Kharchenko recently shared the…
Devanthro wins Vision Award
Devanthro wins Vision Award What an incredible evening at the Vision Award Ceremony! We took the stage with big smiles and even bigger hearts, knowing this award isn’t…
Press release: Devanthro stars in new ARD show
devanthro stars in a new ard show Lobbying in Germany is the focus of new series Robody, the elderly care humanoid robotic system developed by Munich-based robotics company…
OKTV – Robody: Roboter im Dienst der Pflege
OKTV Südwestpfalz – Robody: Roboter im Dienst der Pflege A picture tells a thousand words, but a video… well, it tells an entire story! We have been working…
Our first home pilot celebrated in Pirmasenser Zeitung
Our first home pilot celebrated in Pirmasenser Zeitung ln March we conducted our very first pilot with Robody in the home of an elderly person, and it was…
Our first home pilot celebrated ARD/SWR
Our first home pilot celebrated in ARD/SWR ln March we conducted our very first pilot with Robody in the home of an elderly person, and it was a…
Forbes: “Robody’s Perfect”
Forbes: “Robody’s Perfect” We all know nobody’s perfect, but our Robodies come close! From Ukraine to Munich, our CTO Alona Kharchenko’s journey to making telepresence robots a reality,…
The Quiet Crisis
THE QUIET CRISIS By: Rafael Hostettler Think of the word “crisis”. What comes to your mind? Nowadays, there is no shortage of crises all around, of every size…
RTL: Peter Klöppel Durchleutet
RTL: Peter klöppel Durchleutet It is a well-known fact that Germany, as much of west Europe, is experiencing a talent gap. Peter Klöppel explored this “Fachkraftmangel” in a…
The GPT moment for robots is coming.
The GPT moment for robots is coming By Rafael Hostettler ChatGPT is now more than one year old – and this is a good moment to observe in…
Alona named in Forbes 30 under 30
Alona HAS BEEN NAMED IN FORBES 30 UNDER 30 We could not be prouder and happier today for our CTO Alona Kharchenko who has been picked by Forbes…
Robodies Will Scale the Care Market. This is Why.
Robodies Will Scale the Care Market. This is Why. by Rafael Hostettler Are there not better, industrial use cases for Robodies? Is care not a difficult market? The…
A Morning of Innovation in Tutzing Elderly Day Care
A Morning of Innovation in Tutzing Elderly Day Care Interpreted in English from an original article in German. For the original, see Tutzing Day Care website. All photos…
Dr Kim Nilsson joins Devanthro as COO
Dr Kim Nilsson joins Devanthro as COO Care tech company Devanthro has announced the appointment of Dr Kim Nilsson as Chief Operating Officer. Kim joins the two co-founders,…
The industry to learn from – and why.
The industry to learn from – and why. by Rafael Hostettler Guess: How many industrial robots are in the world? Don’t look it up! Now think of all…
Our first in-home Robody test – and you can see it on ZDF!
It actually worked like a charm! In what was one of the most exciting moments of my life, we successfully piloted Robody Cares for the first time in…
Why We Are Excited About Humanoids
Why We Are Excited About Humanoids by Kim Nilsson For many years, building humanoid robots has been a lonely endeavour. Some brands pet projects existed, like the Honda…
Five questions for CTO Alona Kharchenko
Five questions for CTO Alona Kharchenko by Kim Nilsson What made you choose to work in robotics? It certainly does not feel like I chose to work in…
Embracing Humanity: Why Robotic Avatars Operated by Humans Excel in Elderly Care
Embracing Humanity: Why Robotic Avatars Operated by Humans Excel in Elderly Care by Kim Nilsson In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the role of robotics in elderly care…
Navigating the Looming Care Crisis: Robotics and the Future of Elderly Care
Navigating the Looming Care Crisis: Robotics and the Future of Elderly Care by Kim Nilsson As we step into the future, a pressing concern has emerged on the…
Robody Cares and Distance Dares: A Heart-warming Connection by GPT4
Robody Cares and Distance Dares: A Heart-warming Connection by GPT4 by Kim Nilsson Once upon a time in the quiet town of Rosenheim, Germany, there lived an elderly…
Introducing Roboy and Lucy
Introducing Roboy and Lucy by Kim Nilsson 4 October 2022 The world can be a harsh and prejudiced place, both for humans and for robots. At events, Devanthro’s…
Können Telepräsenz-Roboter Pflegekräfte entlasten?
Können Telepräsenz-Roboter Pflegekräfte entlasten? It was a pleasure hosting Handelsblatt recently at our lab, discussing Devanthro, Robodies, and how we can solve the care crisis. You can read…
Robody at Deutsches Museum
Robody at Deutsches Museum by Kim Nilsson 1 August 2022 Today we are so proud to announce that an early prototype of our Robody, the “Roboy 2.0”, has…
Galileo: Roboy der menschlichste Roboter der Welt
Galileo: Roboy der menschlichste Roboter der Welt by Rafael Hostettler Um den weltweit menschenähnlichsten Roboter der Welt zu finden, müssen wir gar nicht so weit reisen – der…
The Latest Talk mit Roboy und Business Punk
The Latest Talk mit Roboy und Business Punk by Rafael Hostettler (In German only) German Business Life-Style Magazine with a Motto that Roboy fully subscribes to: “Work Hard.…
1e9 THE_Conference
1e9 THE_Conference by Rafael Hostettler At 1E9 THE_CONFERENCE 2020, global thought leaders gathered to share their visions for A NEW HUMANITY. And of course Roboy needed to be…
ETH meets Berlin
ETH meets Berlin by Rafael Hostettler rETHinking Obstacles: Telepresence and Bridges to the Future A panel of unique perspectives – an anthropologist, a roboticist, and a scientist who will showcase…
Unveiling
Unveiling by Rafael Hostettler 3.0’s big moment! The unveiling! Among a selection of business leaders, Roboy 3.0 and the Teleportal were shown to the world for the first…
FuW: Menschliche Nähe durch Maschinen
FUW: Menschliche Nähe durch Maschinen by Rafael Hostettler (Finanz und Wirtschaft, in German) Auch wenn Roboter im Alltag noch dünn gesät sind: Seit kurzem halten neuartige Roboter Einzug,…
SZ.DE: beziehungskisten
(Süddeutsche Zeitung, in German) Eine Gruppe Wissenschaftler will herausfinden, warum in Deutschland so wenig Wissenschaftler gründen. Fazit: Die Zusammenarbeit der Gründerteams ist oft ein Problem, viele Teams hätten…