The Missing Social Layer
for Physical Intelligence
Enabling robots to relate, not just act.
The Clinical Disconnect
Current robots perceive the world mechanically, not socially.
They perform tasks with sub-millimeter precision but lack the social understanding required to co-exist naturally with humans. They act at us, not with us.
From Mechanics to Meaning
Social intelligence is not a feature customers ask for — it’s a failure mode that they will stop tolerating.
It enables robots to interpret human behavior, maintain context over time, and adapt their actions to social dynamics rather than rigid scripts.
Today, robots are judged by what they can do.
Tomorrow, they will be judged by how they behave.
A robot that walks or speaks is impressive enough that we tolerate the awkward gaze.
As novelty fades, trust becomes the differentiator.
And trust begins with the ability to relate to humans.
A System, Not a Feature
Social intelligence only works when perception, context, and interaction share a common social state.
Social Behavior
Gaze, speech, and gesture expression
Social Reasoning
Planning, and decision-making
Shared World Model
Persistent social state & memory
Social Sensing
Real-time signal perception
Built for the Real World
Healthcare
Care CompanionsFrom patient monitoring to elderly support, REL8 enables robots to provide care with dignity. Our models detect distress, understand non-verbal cues, and offer a comforting presence when it matters most.
Manufacturing
Collaborative WorkersEffective human-robot collaboration requires more than safety fences. REL8-powered cobots anticipate worker intent, adjust naturally to human workflows, and communicate status through intuitive social signals.
Service
Public ConciergesIn busy lobbies and retail spaces, engagement is key. Our system manages multi-person interactions, recognizes customer needs instantly, and handles wayfinding with the polish of a trained professional.
Education
Learning PartnersPersonalized learning requires connection. REL8 transforms educational robots into patient tutors that track engagement, adapt to frustration, and celebrate success alongside the student.
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Collaborate?
Whether you're interested in research partnerships, consulting, or exploring how social robots can benefit your organization, we'd love to hear from you.