Kendra Scott announced a new partnership with Diligent Robotics — a female-founded A.I. company creating robot assistants that help healthcare workers — on its Kendra Cares program.
By working with Moxi, an A.I. robot created by Diligent Robotics, Kendra Scott will be able to improve upon the already hugely impactful Kendra Cares program. Moxi will assist healthcare workers and interact with pediatric patients, providing social, emotional and cognitive development while caregivers connect via an app.
“Our Kendra Cares creative arts program has always had a special place in my heart. With the global pandemic forcing us – and hospitals especially – to find new ways to connect, we knew we needed to think differently, and we found the perfect partner in Moxi and the Diligent Robotics team,” said founder and executive chairwoman Kendra Scott. “We are so excited to work together with another female-founded Austin business to create this unique, innovative experience for pediatric patients, and I cannot wait to see the impact it will have.”
“We were so excited when Kendra Scott approached us about this partnership,” said Andrea Thomaz, CEO and co-founder of Diligent Robotics. “When her team asked Moxi to be part of the delivery experience to the patients at the Children’s Hospital, we knew it was the perfect way to not only bring smiles to the children who love interacting with Moxi but to also show the staff how Moxi can help deliver all kinds of things in a hospital setting. We are looking forward to the continued collaboration with the Kendra Cares team and in working with them to provide grants to help fund the Child Life teams who make these interactions a reality.
