From simulation to real homes.
Patricia is being built in deliberate stages: prove the behaviour in software, test it on physical robots, then trial it on real tasks with partners who can supervise the work.
- Working
Simulation
Behaviour is proven in software first, where a mistake costs nothing and an idea can be tried the same day.
- Working
Physical prototypes
Patricia runs on real mobile robots, so we learn what changes when a machine has to move through an actual room.
- Current focus
Supervised trials
Narrow, agreed tasks carried out with partners, where staff stay in control and can stop or take over at any point.
- Next
Everyday use
Assistance people choose to keep using, in homes and care settings, because it reliably saves them time or effort.
How we measure a stage as done
A stage is finished when the behaviour is repeatable, a person can supervise and override it, and the result is worth someone’s time. Demonstrations, safety evidence and partner feedback decide that — not internal milestones.
Timelines depend on partner availability and hardware supply, so we publish stages rather than dates.