Ukrainian dentist creates robot receptionist
Kyiv startup is aiming to support digitalisation of the service sector.
A robot that combines artificial intelligence and business process automation has been created by a Ukrainian dentist.
VUZOLL, a startup founded by Kyiv-based Roman Niskhodovskiy, is taking on the digitalisation of the service sector, creating intelligent robot assistants capable of replacing a business’s reception and automating routine business processes.
The robot, its first product, can meet patients, recognise faces, conduct consultations and make appointments.
It is currently in use at Niskhodovskiy’s clinic. He said the aim was to reduce workload on staff and improve service.
“I wanted to create a smart assistant that would help both the doctor and the patient — quickly, accurately and humanely,” he said.
“We don’t just build robots; we create a new culture of human-machine interaction. Our robot can meet customers, recognise faces, speak natural language, provide advice, record in CRM and even respond to emotions.”
The company is preparing to deploy 10 robots at partner businesses to test their effectiveness, followed by mass production.
The price per robot is expected to be $5,500, plus a $150 per month subscription which includes AI module updates, CRM integration and technical support.