Diligent Robotics

Diligent Robotics is an AI-driven robotics company, founded by MIT and Georgia Tech roboticist, Vivian Chu and Andrea L. Thomaz, the company is based in Austin, Texas, focused on building robot assistants for healthcare environments. Their flagship product, Moxi, supports frontline clinical staff by autonomously performing routine, non-patient-facing tasks such as delivering lab samples, medications, and supplies. By alleviating operational burdens, Moxi enables healthcare staff to devote more time to patient care, reducing burnout and improving hospital efficiency. Founded by roboticists trained at MIT, Georgia Tech, and the University of Texas, Diligent Robotics combines expertise in social robotics, mobile manipulation, and human-guided learning. The company continuously expands the deployment of Moxi in US hospitals and collaborates with partners like Amazon Web Services to enhance robot reliability and integration in clinical workflows.

• Moxi:
  A hospital robot assistant designed to autonomously navigate clinical environments, fetch and deliver supplies, and interact seamlessly with medical staff and patients. It is equipped with mobile manipulation capabilities and social intelligence to operate safely alongside humans.

• Autonomous mobile manipulation of objects in hospital corridors and rooms.
• Social intelligence enabling friendly interactions and navigation among people.
• Integration with hospital workflows to perform fetch-and-deliver tasks, reducing staff workload.
• Human-guided learning to improve task performance and adaptability in complex environments.

Diligent Robotics has raised $68 million in funding, demonstrating investor confidence. It has generated revenues exceeding $59 million and deployed Moxi robots in multiple leading US hospital systems with notable operational impact, including thousands of hours saved for clinical staff. The company’s focus on healthcare robotics addresses critical staff shortages and efficiency challenges, positioning it well for continued growth within healthcare automation. Strategic partnerships and technology leadership ensure its competitive edge.