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Social interaction

Robots for social interaction

Social robots hold conversations, give information, greet visitors or offer companionship. They are used in healthcare, education, reception areas and shops.

Manufacturer product photos, not to scale.
Schematic illustration of a work process. It does not depict a specific robot model.

The application at a glance

Start with the work process

Compare the tasks below with your workplace. Capabilities vary by model, setup and supervision.

  • Clear role
  • Language and speech
  • Privacy and acceptance

Operational context

What does this application require?

Social robots are about acceptance and a clear role. Does speech work in the visitors' language, does the robot suit the target group and who supervises its use? In healthcare, privacy and the relationship between robot and carer matter a lot. Start small and evaluate with the people who work with it.

Staff shortages and peak load

Predictable processes without unnecessary complexity

Scalability without an immediate heavy investment

Service, training and acceptance on the shop floor

Robot categories

Relevant routes for this application

Start with the category closest to your task. Then compare models, status labels, suppliers and lease indication.

Robots

Robot models for social interaction

A first selection from the robot directory. Availability, price and lease form remain dependent on supplier, region and configuration.

LuxAI QTrobot
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LuxAI

QTrobot

AI robotics · Human-robot interaction research

QTrobot is a social robot for research and teaching, with programmable interactions and a separate professional offering.

Not publicly confirmed

Mayfield Robotics Kuri
Discontinued

Mayfield Robotics

Kuri

AI robotics · Institutional human–robot interaction research

Kuri is Mayfield Robotics’ historical mobile robot with documented university research use.

Not publicly confirmed

RoboKind Zeno R25
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RoboKind

Zeno R25

AI robotics · Robot-expression research

Zeno R25 is RoboKind’s historical expressive robot, explicitly documented in institutional research.

Not publicly confirmed

Innvo Labs PLEO rb
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Innvo Labs

PLEO rb

AI robotics · Human–robot interaction research

PLEO rb is a dinosaur-shaped robotic pet that responds to its surroundings and touch.

Not publicly confirmed

ASUS Zenbo
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ASUS

Zenbo

AI robotics · Coding education

Zenbo is ASUS’ original wheeled social robot.

Not publicly confirmed

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Suppliers

Suppliers that may fit

Supplier profiles are meant as orientation. Always check service area, experience, contract form and support.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers for a sober first orientation. No hard claims about availability or prices.

Do social robots speak Dutch?

Not all of them. Check the language support and speech recognition in a noisy space before you choose.

Are social robots proven to work in healthcare?

Research is mixed and often small-scale. Test with a small group, with clear goals and supervision.

Exploring robots for social interaction?

Use this page as a starting point and then compare category, supplier, deployment form and service. Robotleasen deliberately remains advisory and indicative.

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