Serve Robotics Expands into Healthcare with Acquisition
Overview
Generally, I am feeling pretty excited to share that Serve Robotics, known for its sidewalk delivery bots, just bought Diligent Robotics to jump into hospitals. Obviously, the deal’s numbers stay secret, but we expect it to close early 2026 and Diligent will keep its own CEO, Andrea Thomaz, at the helm. Normally, acquisitions like this take time to finalize, but it seems like everything is moving quickly.
A Shared Vision for Robotics and AI
Basically, both companies believe a single autonomy-AI platform can power robots inside and out, which feels like the next big thing. Usually, robots are designed for specific tasks, but Serve and Diligent want to change that. Apparently, Serve already proved its bots can dodge traffic and pedestrians, now they want that smarts inside hospital corridors. Clearly, Touraj Parang, our President & COO, says “Healthcare is a high-impact arena for robotics,” and he’s right.
Moxi: The Hospital Assistant Robot
Interestingly, Moxi, Diligent’s flagship, helps nurses by delivering supplies, and it already runs in over 25 U.S. health systems. Naturally, Powered by Nvidia tech, Moxi’s real-world data made it a perfect fit for Serve’s expansion plans. Eventually, Parang notes that “indoor and outdoor robots will share data on a unified stack,” making each robot smarter over time.
A Platform for the Future
Hopefully, our long-term goal isn’t just hospitals; we imagine robots assisting in elder-care, pharmacies, retail, even food service. Ideally, if we can build one full-stack AI platform, it could adapt to countless environments, blending into daily life. Often, that vision feels bold, but the technology’s already here, waiting to be scaled.
What’s Next?
Currently, as the acquisition finalizes, our teams will focus on merging software, hardware, and data pipelines. Usually, Hospitals can expect smoother ops, less staff burden, and better patient care once the integrated robots roll out. Eventually, for the broader robotics world, this move signals that robots are shifting from tools to partners in everyday tasks. Generally, it is a pretty exciting time for robotics and AI.
