Blue Ocean Robotics

Blue Ocean Robotics is a robotics venture studio that develops autonomous service robots addressing critical challenges in hygiene, patient handling, and human communication. Its flagship portfolio includes UVD Robots, a line of award-winning autonomous UV-C disinfection systems used in hospitals, airports, and cleanrooms; GoBe Robots, mobile telepresence units designed for remote communication, social inclusion, and reduced CO₂ emissions; and PTR Robots, smart robotic platforms for safe patient transfer and early-stage rehabilitation. Each brand originated from an unmet need in healthcare or public service and has since evolved into a standalone venture within Blue Ocean’s Robot Venture Factory model. From ideation to global rollout, Blue Ocean Robotics handles the entire product lifecycle, ensuring that every robot in its portfolio is purpose-built, clinically validated, and globally deployable.

Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all subscription plan, Blue Ocean commercializes its robots through vertically integrated subsidiaries, each focused on a specific market segment. This structure allows each brand—UVD Robots, GoBe Robots, and PTR Robots—to tailor its sales, service, and support models to its customer base. While some customers purchase hardware outright (e.g., healthcare systems purchasing UVD robots via EU contracts), others engage in leasing, managed service agreements, or bundled software + maintenance packages, depending on geography and use case. A cloud-based customer portal streamlines support, performance tracking, and remote diagnostics. This model reflects a flexible, outcomes-oriented approach that shares many characteristics with hardware-as-a-service (HaaS): offering automation without the capital and complexity burden.