Buddy, the robot for inclusion that brings families closer together

Behind each photo in this gallery lies much more than a technological innovation: a story of connection, presence, and hope. During weeks of isolation in a sterile room, Buddy becomes the eyes, ears, and sometimes even the very presence of the child within their family.

Thanks to this inclusion robot, young patients can continue to share the small, everyday moments that matter so much. Like attending a family meal, chatting with their siblings, participating in an activity at home, or simply being present with their loved ones despite the distance imposed by medical treatment.

Buddy helps reduce the feelings of exclusion and isolation experienced by hospitalized children while preserving the family bonds essential to their emotional well-being. It also allows siblings and parents to maintain a more natural relationship with the child, despite the constraints of hospitalization.

Through these images, discover how technology can become a true tool for humanity, serving the inclusion, well-being, and support of children facing leukemia. Every smile, every exchange and every moment shared thanks to Buddy reminds us that no child should have to face illness alone.

Custom stickers and a banner for maximum impact

With its custom banner and livery, Buddy is a true Playful Ambassador Robot! Below, discover some photos of the project completed for our client EDF at one of their trade shows. Thanks to its custom livery in EDF’s colors, Buddy becomes a true ambassador robot, capable of capturing attention and enhancing the visual impact of the booth.

Exploring New Educational Interactions Through Social Robot

How can social robots meaningfully support teaching and learning experiences in higher education?
This is the question explored by UNIT Fondation through an educational experiment conducted with Buddy, the social robot developed by Blue Frog Robotics.

Designed to encourage interaction and engagement, Buddy the social robot for education was tested in different contexts to better understand how social robotics could contribute to innovative pedagogical practices. Beyond the technological aspect, the objective was to evaluate the real educational value of social robots in workshops, demonstrations and student-centered activities.

The experiment highlighted both the opportunities and the current limitations of social robotics in education. While Buddy proved highly effective at capturing attention and encouraging participation, the experience also demonstrated that long-term educational value depends as much on pedagogy as on technology itself.

The needs of Robotic Concierge in modern hotels

In a sector where customer experience has become a key factor in building loyalty, hotels must meet ever-increasing expectations. Guests seek a seamless, warm, and readily available welcome. At the same time, establishments must optimize their operational efficiency in the face of growing staffing and cost constraints. Finally, in a highly competitive market, standing out with an innovative and modern image has become essential: offering interactive and memorable services, while maintaining a high-quality, human touch, is a true differentiator. It is in this context that robotic solutions like Buddy, the smart hotel reception robot, become truly meaningful, combining technology, personalization, and natural interaction with guests.

European initiative for active aging, discover The ACCRA project

The ACCRA project, funded under the Horizon 2020 program, aims to develop innovative robotic solutions to support active and healthy aging.

Its main objective is to design technologies tailored to the real needs of older adults through a co-creation approach that directly involves end users (seniors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals).

Three application areas have been targeted:

Buddy: as a robot for children with autism focused on social interaction

Buddy is an emotional robot designed to support people with neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism.

Equipped with emotional artificial intelligence, it is capable of:

A closer look at the Buddy telepresence system

Buddy allows remote users to experience an immersive connection by transcending physical distance and fostering a sense of emotional connection with others.

Its sleek and streamlined design, with its gently curved body, large, sparkling eyes, and radiant smile, evokes empathy and a desire to interact.

Equipped with a multitude of sensors, cameras, speakers, and microphones, Buddy can move, detect obstacles, and even feel touch, enabling natural interaction.

Indeed, Buddy’s telepresence function can instantly place the user anywhere in the world at a remote location. It thus offers a physical presence through virtual engagement, connecting the user with others in a unique way.

Buddy’s features are varied. For example, they give students with disabilities the ability to:

• Raise your hand to ask to speak,
• Express yourself orally and in writing by typing short texts,
• Look in all directions while controlling the robot’s head,
• Approach the board and take pictures of the teaching materials.

Buddy allows the child to interact with others through audio and video feedback.