Moxi the Robot: Easing Nurse Burnout, Elevating Care

When Dr. Andrea Thomaz and Dr. Vivian Chu co-founded Diligent Robotics in 2017, they envisioned a new era for healthcare — one where robots could work harmoniously with human staff to tackle the challenges of a labor-intensive healthcare environment. Armed with years of research in robotics and human-robot interaction, Thomaz and Chu have propelled Diligent Robotics to become a frontrunner in social robotics. Their flagship robot, Moxi, is already making waves in hospitals across the United States, showcasing a groundbreaking approach to robotics-as-a-service (RaaS). Founders' Background and Vision Dr. Andrea Thomaz, a pioneer in human-robot interaction since 2008, has focused her career on creating robots that assist and support humans in work environments. Together with Dr. Vivia