Realbotix Corp. ("Realbotix" or the "Company"), a leader in humanoid robotics and embodied AI, today announced a partnership with Bloom Procurement Services ("Bloom") to launch a pilot program deploying socially assistive robots to combat loneliness and improve wellbeing among elderly residents in Northeast England. Realbotix has been accredited as a supplier in Bloom's marketplace, creating a compliant route to UK public sector contracts.
Realbotix partners with Bloom for UK pilot of socially assistive robots for elderly.
Pilot focused on care settings in Northeast England.
Robots provide companionship, cognitive stimulation, emotional support, and wellbeing check-ins.
Designed to supplement, not replace, human caregivers.
Features natural conversation, eye contact, facial expressiveness, and personalized interaction.
Creates pathway for broader UK public sector adoption.
The partnership will initially focus on care settings in Northeast England, where robots will provide companionship, cognitive stimulation, emotional support, and routine wellbeing check-ins. The evidence-based pilot will evaluate resident engagement, cognitive health indicators, staff feedback, and overall impact on loneliness and quality of life. Designed to supplement — not replace — human caregivers, the robots feature natural conversation, eye contact, facial expressiveness, and personalized interaction.
Andrew Kiguel, CEO of Realbotix, stated: "Ageing populations and workforce shortages are driving demand for technologies that deliver genuine human connection. Our partnership with Bloom gives us a strategic entry into UK public sector opportunities and advances our mission to deploy embodied AI for meaningful social impact."
Adam Jacobs, Founder and Executive Director of Bloom Services, added: "A core part of Bloom's mission is connecting public sector organizations with innovative solutions that deliver better outcomes. This partnership with Realbotix allows us to thoughtfully evaluate how responsible AI robotics can address loneliness and improve wellbeing for older adults across the UK."
If successful, the partnership could create a scalable pathway for broader adoption of Realbotix's robotic and AI avatar platform across the UK public sector. The partnership addresses the growing challenges of ageing populations and workforce shortages driving demand for technologies that deliver genuine human connection.
About Realbotix
Realbotix Corp. is a U.S. based innovator of humanoid robots and embodied AI systems designed for natural human interaction. Manufactured in the United States, Realbotix's patented technologies enable lifelike facial expressions, fluid movement, vision systems, and advanced social engagement. The Company's platforms are developed for applications in healthcare, education, service industries, and consumer markets.
About Bloom Procurement Services
Bloom Services provides a fully managed procurement service that connects UK public sector organizations with professional service suppliers through compliant frameworks and managed delivery support. Bloom's team manages the procurement journey from specification build through sourcing, contract management, payments and compliance.
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