As the healthcare industry moves toward greater intelligence and efficiency, Robooter has entered into a pilot agreement with Toyohashi Heart Center in Japan. This partnership will enable Robooter to conduct real-world testing of its BBR-Easy Access Autonomous Driving Solution within the hospital, assessing its functionality and laying the foundation for future collaboration.

The BBR-Easy Access Autonomous Driving Solution is a comprehensive cloud-edge IoT system that integrates advanced technologies such as LiDAR, multi-sensor fusion, and assisted perception. It offers autonomous path planning, self-navigation, Level 4 automated driving, obstacle avoidance, and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) to ensure the safe and efficient transport of patients.

Recognized as a leading institution in cardiovascular treatment both in Japan and globally, Toyohashi Heart Center upholds a “patient-centered” philosophy, dedicated to delivering cutting-edge medical services and enhancing patient care. To further streamline hospital operations and address workforce shortages, the hospital has introduced Robooter’s BBR-Easy Access Autonomous Driving Solution.

The pilot program was first launched in the hospital’s inpatient department, where nurses can schedule automated wheelchair services through the BBR Smart Wheelchair Scheduling Platform via a mobile application. Once a request is placed, the system automatically allocates a smart wheelchair to transport patients as needed.

Upon boarding, the smart wheelchair autonomously navigates to the designated medical department for examinations and returns the patient to their ward upon completion. After each trip, the wheelchair automatically returns to its charging station, ensuring continuous availability. To guarantee the highest standards of safety, the hospital has conducted rigorous testing of key features such as obstacle avoidance and assisted perception, ensuring a seamless and secure patient transport experience.

Currently, the autonomous driving solution is in the trial phase, facilitating patient transfers between the inpatient department and the examination center. Moving forward, Robooter and Toyohashi Heart Center plan to expand its use to additional hospital scenarios, including assisting patients from the parking lot to the outpatient area and enabling self-directed patient mobility within the outpatient department—further enhancing the efficiency and accessibility of hospital services.

This pilot initiative marks only the beginning of what promises to be a transformational advancement in smart healthcare mobility. The BBR-Easy Access Autonomous Driving Solution has already demonstrated significant potential in the medical sector. In the future, Robooter aims to extend the solution to other cardiovascular hospitals in cities such as Nagoya and Gifu, and eventually across Japan’s broader healthcare system.

Beyond Japan, Robooter is committed to accelerating the adoption of autonomous mobility technologies in hospitals worldwide, helping healthcare providers enhance operational efficiency, optimize patient experiences, and drive the digital transformation of medical services.

With a mission to seamlessly integrate smart mobility solutions across industries, Robooter is not only revolutionizing barrier-free hospital navigation but is also advancing accessible mobility in airports, theme parks, and science museums.

Looking ahead, Robooter remains dedicated to meeting the growing demand for intelligent, accessible mobility solutions in hospitals and public spaces, delivering unparalleled value to patients, healthcare providers, and partners while shaping the future of smart, barrier-free mobility.