Buddy is “kawaii”, which means cute in Japanese. But besides being cute, he is also a real companion for all the family and a valuable AI & decision-making device for people living on their own. He improves everyday life by providing company and assistance, such as event, meeting or delivery reminders. He also detects any falls or unusual activity and gives medication reminders. Buddy is open source, so you can use the platform to develop your own applications. BUDDY was thought up by Rodolphe Hasselvander, CEO and co-founder of Blue Frog Robotics.