Savioke

Savioke is a robotics company founded in 2011 by a team of engineers from Stanford University. The company's primary focus has been on developing service robots designed to assist humans in various environments. Their flagship product, the Relay robot, is an autonomous mobile robot intended for use in hospitality, healthcare, and logistics settings. Relay robots are designed to navigate complex indoor spaces, carry items, and interact with people in a user-friendly manner.

The Relay robot's design emphasizes simplicity and ease of use, allowing it to be deployed without extensive training for staff or occupants. It utilizes a combination of sensors, including lidar and cameras, for navigation and obstacle avoidance, ensuring safe operation alongside humans. The robots can be programmed for tasks such as delivering food, medications, or packages within buildings. Savioke's approach aims to augment human capabilities rather than replace them, by handling repetitive or time-consuming tasks. The company has sought to make robotics more accessible and practical for everyday applications, focusing on the social and functional integration of robots into human environments.