Skip to main content

Ambyon

More Time for Care,
Less Time on Logistics

Autonomous hospital robots that take over
logistical tasks from caregivers

Zorginnovatieprijs_logo RGB

WINNER AUDIENCE AWARD

OUR MISSION

Automating hospital logistics so healthcare professionals can focus on their true calling: caring for patients

With the Ambyon ONE robot, we take over ad-hoc transport tasks within hospitals and move autonomously between wards, pharmacies, laboratories, and other departments. By reliably delivering essential supplies without delay, distraction, or human error, we help healthcare teams stay focused where they’re needed most.

Nurse putting medication in a healthcare transport robot
Nurse with a lot of tasks in her hand, visualizing the amount of logistical tasks they have to do

Return time to care

30% of nurses time is spent on logistical tasks, instead of direct patient care
(FME Gupta, 2022)

Improving patient satisfaction icon

Improve patient satisfaction

Hospital studies that have reallocated nurse time with automation report a 14% increase in HCAHPS patient satisfaction scores (Clarke, M.; 2023)

Icon of medication: medication errors can be prevented by process automation

Reduce medication errors

1/3 Medication errors can be prevented by process automation
(Nature Digital Medicine, 2023)

WHY DOES THIS MATTER NOW?

One-third of healthcare professional’s time is consumed
by logistical tasks

This includes collecting medication, transporting lab samples and equipment, and restocking supplies. Time that could be better spent on patient care.

WHY DOES THIS MATTER NOW?

One-third of healthcare professional’s time is consumed
by logistical tasks

This includes collecting medication, transporting lab samples and equipment, and restocking supplies. Time that could be better spent on patient care.

Nurse with a lot of tasks in her hand, visualizing the amount of logistical tasks they have to do

Return time to care

30% of nurses time is spent on logistical tasks, instead of direct patient care
(FME Gupta, 2022)

Improving patient satisfaction icon

Improve patient satisfaction

Hospital studies that have reallocated nurse time with automation report a 14% increase in HCAHPS patient satisfaction scores
(Clarke, M.; 2023)
Icon of medication: medication errors can be prevented by process automation

Reduce errors

1/3 Medication errors can be prevented by process automation
(Nature Digital Medicine, 2023)

OUR SOLUTION

Meet Ambyon ONE. 
An autonomous robot 
for hospital logistics.

Ambyon ONE is a new generation of mobile robots that navigate hospitals to deliver and retrieve medication, lab samples, equipment, and nutrition, while intelligently interacting with their surroundings.

Ambyon one: een robot om logistieke taken van verpleegkundige in ziekenhuizen over te nemen

Minimal disruption to existing routines

Ambyon ONE autonomously transports medication, lab samples, equipment and supplies across departments safely, reliably and 24/7

Nurse putting medication and medical supplies in a care transport robot

1. Fill-up

A request prompts the supplier to load Ambyon ONE with the required medical goods. Each item is placed securely in the robot’s storage compartment.

Autonomous care robot navigating a hospital corridor while sensing and responding to its surroundings

2. Autonomous transport

Ambyon ONE navigates safely through the hospital, predicting and adapting to dynamic surroundings while clearly signalling its intentions.

Ambyon ONE Robot delivering medication to a nurse and patient in a hospital

3. Delivery

Supplies are delivered precisely to the designated location. Then, authorized personnel retrieve them from the storage compartment.

Our speciality

Human-cognition inspired perception

Designed to safely navigate dynamic healthcare settings while predicting and adapting to human activity for fast, reliable and predictable transport.

Intuïtive interaction

Seamlessly adapts to existing hospital workflows, supports multiple logistics use cases, provides real-time ETA and status communication, and a calm and ergonomic design ensures easy and non-disruptive use.

Zero infrastructural changes required

Deployable in existing hospital environments without rebuilding infrastructure

Secure login of care robot for authorized healthcare professionals
User interface of care robot
Nurse putting medication and medical supplies in a care transport robot

Designed together with
healthcare professionals

We can’t build this vision alone. Thoughtful co-creation is at the heart of our approach. Over the past year, we’ve developed the full Ambyon experience through our demonstrator, working closely with healthcare professionals to gather feedback and refine our solution. This collaborative process is essential, because the impact we aim to make depends on how well we meet real-world needs

Read what others think

Curious to hear what others think? Explore the articles to see how our 

 solution is already making a difference.

IMG_1122_1920

SKIPR

Elkerliek ziekenhuis ziet
toekomst in logistieke robot
die medicatie vervoert

Ambyon zorg robot pilot bij ziekenhuis AZ voorkempen

AZ VOORKEMPEN

Robot gespot in de
ziekenhuisgangen van AZ
Voorkempen

Ambyon zorg robot pilot bij ziekenhuis Elkerliek in Helmond

ELKERLIEK

Ziekenhuis test logistieke robot
als tijdelijke collega

What others are saying

Middel 6

We prepare medication for patients here. Transporting it takes a lot of time. The medication is transported through the hospital by logistics staff or pharmacy assistants themselves. But sometimes they are on the other side of the hospital, so they first have to come to us, pick up the medicine, and then go back. That can sometimes take up to half an hour.

– Pharmacy assistant

Middel 6

Especially during the evening and night hours, there is no staff available. It’s important that medication delivery always continues without delay; anything that contributes to that is therefore very welcome.

– Pharmacy assistant

Middel 6

Just delivering medication takes our pharmacy assistants almost four hours every day. We would rather spend the time on patient care.

– Hospital pharmacist

Elkerliek, AZ voorkempen, Alpathron medical and TU/e form partnerships and collaborations with Ambyon

Partnerships &
Collaboration

Their expertise and commitment play a crucial role in shaping our technology and ensuring its relevance in the healthcare environment.

In addition to these valued partnerships, we’ve established a Frontrunners Consortium: a select group of pioneering healthcare institutions that are the first to co-create, develop, test & deploy Ambyon in real-world settings.

Projects

Shaping the future of healthcare robotics together!

CareBOTS

Innovative healthcare robotics

Ambyon is a partner in the CareBOTS project. This project focuses on the development and application of robotics solutions in healthcare. CareBOTS, therefore, lays the foundation for a growing community around medical and healthcare robotics in the Netherlands. The project works on reducing workload for healthcare professionals and improving efficiency, while also aiming to strengthen collaboration between SMEs, knowledge institutions, and healthcare providers.

By connecting innovation, research, and real-world care practice, CareBOTS contributes to the development of a future-proof healthcare sector. The project is made possible by the European Regional Development Fund (Europees Fonds voor Regionale Ontwikkeling (EFRO)), the government and the Province of North Brabant through the OPZuid 2021–2027 program.

Project partners:

NL Robotics, TU/e, Erasmus MC, Vectioneer, Ambee, LINseq, Radboudumc, Avans Hogeschool, Syntric Medical, HAN, SonicPrecision, TNO

Want to know more? Check the website of NlRobotics or Stimulus.

CareBots partners: NL robotics, TU/e, avans hogeschool, erasmus MC, HAN, Vectioneer, Ambyon, Sonic Precision, care innovation center, UNSEQ, syntric medical, radboud universiteit, TNO
CareBots financiers: OP-zuid, Europese Unie, Provincie Noord-Brabant, Rijksdienst voor ondernemend nederland

ZorgBots

Innovative healthcare robotics

Ambyon is participating in the ZorgBots project. This project focuses on accelerating the adoption of robotics in healthcare by exploring practical applications and validating their value in real-world settings. ZorgBots focuses on market research and early-stage prototypes, to show the impact robotics can have on the daily practice of healthcare professionals and patients.

By bringing together healthcare providers and innovation partners, this project lays the groundwork for the further development and implementation of healthcare robotics in the Netherlands.

This project started in 2022 and is made possible through the OPZuid 2021–2027 program.

Project partners:

Venamics, TNO, TU/e and Starnus

Ambyon is a partner in the CareBOTS project. This project focuses on the development and application of robotics solutions in healthcare. CareBOTS, therefore, lays the foundation for a growing community around medical and healthcare robotics in the Netherlands. The project works on reducing workload for healthcare professionals and improving efficiency, while also aiming to strengthen collaboration between SMEs, knowledge institutions, and healthcare providers.

By connecting innovation, research, and real-world care practice, CareBOTS contributes to the development of a future-proof healthcare sector. The project is made possible by the European Regional Development Fund (Europees Fonds voor Regionale Ontwikkeling (EFRO)), the government and the Province of North Brabant through the OPZuid 2021–2027 program.

Project partners:

NL Robotics, TU/e, Erasmus MC, Vectioneer, Ambee, LINseq, Radboudumc, Avans Hogeschool, Syntric Medical, HAN, SonicPrecision, TNO

Want to know more? Check the website of NlRobotics or Stimulus.

CareBots partners: NL robotics, TU/e, avans hogeschool, erasmus MC, HAN, Vectioneer, Ambyon, Sonic Precision, care innovation center, UNSEQ, syntric medical, radboud universiteit, TNO
CareBots financiers: OP-zuid, Europese Unie, Provincie Noord-Brabant, Rijksdienst voor ondernemend nederland

Our Team

Meet the minds, the hearts, and the coffee-fueled geniuses who make Ambyon roll. (Literally)

Willem-Jan Lamers
Willem-Jan Lamers

CEO & Founder

MSc. Mech. Eng.,
Serial entrepreneur Venamics, Accerion, Ambyon

Joep Selten
Joep Selten

CTO & Co-founder

MSc. Mech. Eng., MSc. A.I., Healthcare entrepreneur

Betsy Lindsey
Betsy Lindsey

Interim CFO

MSc. Economics,  Silicon Valley Bank, Co-founder and CFO of Aircision

Talha Ali Arslan​
Talha Ali Arslan

Robotics & Computer Vision

MSc. Mech. Eng., Arioviz, Ex-Accerion

Cesar Lopez
Cesar Lopez

System architect

Ph.D. Mech. Eng., Former prof. Robotics, Former CTO Starnus

Alexander Oliva
Alexander Oliva

Computer vision & Robotics

Ph.D. Robotics, Automation and Production, Mech. Eng., Postdoc Robotics

Lieke Rooijackers
Lieke Rooijackers

Graphic & Industrial Designer

BSc. Indus. Design.

Jelmer Neeven
Jelmer Neeven

Artificial Intelligence

MSc. AI, Former Data scientist Plumerai

Jordi Espina Font
Jordi Espina Font

Roboticist 

BSc. Mech. Eng. 

Jari van Steen
Jari van Steen

Robotics & Manipulation 

MSc. Mech. Eng., Ph.D. Robotics

Inès van Haaften​
Inès van Haaften

Nurse innovator

MSc. Healthy ageing, part-time practicing nurse

Peter van Dooren
Peter van Dooren

Robotics & Software

PhD. Robotics

laura Hockensmith
Laura Hockensmith

Accountancy & Marketing 

BSc. Int. Finance, Investment analyst Houlihan Lokey & Writer

Mathijs Brands
Mathijs Brands

Mechanical System Architect

MSc. Mech. Eng. SA Carbyon & Lightyear

Patrick van Oirschot​
Patrick van Oirschot

Business-case Analyst

PhD. Econometrics, 25+ yr healthcare process innovator, founder project Asclepius

Ambyon's latest news

Ambyon publiekswinnaar Nationale Zorginnovatieprijs 2026

14 April 2026

Publiekswinnaar Nationale Zorginnovatieprijs

1775550252593

6 April 2026

Ambyon on the radio

Ambyon logo

Interested in more about
Ambyon? Let's have a chat!

Plan a demo and experience how autonomous logistics reduces workload and improves care quality.