Healthcare is where Europe’s staff shortages hurt most. Robots are moving into hospitals, rehabilitation centres and care homes to take on carrying, cleaning, repetitive therapy and routine check-ins, giving clinicians and carers more time for patients.
This guide maps healthcare robot categories to the jobs they do, with links to our detailed guides. For other business robots, see our business robot buyer’s guide.
Contents
Healthcare robots by job
| Job | Robot type | Detailed guide |
|---|---|---|
| Carry medication, samples, linen and meals | Hospital delivery robot | Hospital delivery robots |
| Disinfect rooms and corridors | Disinfection robot | Disinfection robots |
| Arm, wrist, ankle and gait therapy | Rehabilitation robot, exoskeleton | Rehabilitation robots |
| Companionship, reminders, walking support | Care robot | Care and companion robots |
| Greet and guide visitors | Reception robot | Reception robots |
Logistics and disinfection
Cabinet robots such as UBTECH VERCARI run medication and sample deliveries in locked compartments, while disinfection robots like Alpha Robotics Panda Disinfection add scheduled UV and atomised disinfection. Read our hospital delivery and disinfection guide.
Rehabilitation and exoskeletons
Rehabilitation robots such as Fourier ArmMotus M2 Pro and the ExoMotus M4 exoskeleton give patients more repetitions with measurable progress. They are medical devices under the EU MDR; see our rehabilitation robots guide.
Care and companionship
Care robots such as UBTECH WELLI support video calls, reminders and engagement, while walking trainers and smart chairs support mobility. Our care robots guide covers dignity, privacy and consent.
The rules that apply
1Medical device or not?
Therapy and diagnostic robots fall under the EU Medical Device Regulation; delivery and companion robots usually do not.
2GDPR and health data
Cameras, microphones and patient data require a clear legal basis, minimisation and access control.
3EU AI Act transparency
People should know when they are interacting with an AI system.
4Biocides and infection control
Disinfectants used by robots must be authorised under the Biocidal Products Regulation, and procedures must fit your infection control plan.
Referral note: When you request a quote from Robots Europa, mentioning Dijipedya and referral code 08AF5658 helps your enquiry be tracked correctly.
Frequently asked questions
What robots are used in hospitals?
Delivery robots, disinfection robots, rehabilitation robots, reception robots and, in some cases, surgical systems. This guide covers the first four.
Do healthcare robots replace staff?
No. They take over carrying, cleaning and repetitive tasks so staff have more time for patients.
Which rules apply to healthcare robots in the EU?
CE marking, the Medical Device Regulation for therapeutic devices, GDPR for data, the AI Act for transparency and biocide rules for disinfection.
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