Embodied AI & Robotics

    Embodied AI:
    AI with Body and Presence

    Embodied AI combines artificial intelligence with physical presence. CNEXT develops intelligent robotics solutions for education, healthcare and enterprise – with AI backends powered by Azure and Claude.

    What is Embodied AI?

    Embodied AI goes beyond chatbots and virtual assistants. These are AI systems with physical presence – robots that can act, perceive and interact in the real world.

    Physical Presence

    Unlike chatbots, Embodied AI systems interact directly in the real world – they see, hear and move.

    Emotional Connection

    People build stronger relationships with physical robots than with software – ideal for therapy and education.

    Multimodal Intelligence

    Combination of computer vision, NLP, sensors and movement for holistic environmental understanding.

    Autonomous Action

    Independent navigation and task execution without constant human control.

    Application Areas for Embodied AI

    From healthcare to enterprise – Embodied AI opens new possibilities for human-machine interaction

    Healthcare & Therapy

    Social robots support therapies, rehabilitation and patient care.

    Autism TherapyCognitive RehabilitationSenior CareAnxiety & Stress Management

    Education & STEM

    Robots make complex concepts tangible and spark enthusiasm for technology.

    Learn ProgrammingRobotics ClassesUnderstanding AI & MLInteractive Learning

    Enterprise & Hospitality

    Robots as concierge, reception or showroom assistant create unique experiences.

    Reception RobotsTrade Shows & EventsProduct PresentationsCustomer Interaction

    Research & Development

    Prototyping platforms for Human-Robot-Interaction and AI research.

    HRI StudiesAI ExperimentsBehavioral ResearchPrototyping
    Live at CNEXT

    Misty II: Our Embodied AI Showcase

    As an example of Embodied AI, we use the Misty II robot at CNEXT. A fully programmable platform that we have enhanced with Azure AI and Claude to create an intelligent conversational robot.

    Sensors

    • 4K Camera for HD Video
    • Depth Sensor for 3D Mapping
    • Capacitive Touch Sensors
    • Cliff & Bump Detection

    Communication

    • 3-Microphone Array
    • Speaker for Speech
    • Expressive LED Display
    • Emotional Facial Expressions

    Open Platform

    • REST API for All Functions
    • Python, JavaScript, C# SDKs
    • Azure & Claude Integration
    • Cloud & Edge Computing

    Experience Misty live!

    Visit us in Bern or Obwalden for a personal demo. See how Embodied AI works in practice and what potential it holds for your company.

    CNEXT Embodied AI Services

    How we support you

    From the first idea to productive deployment – CNEXT accompanies you on your Embodied AI journey

    Conception & Strategy

    We analyze your requirements and develop a customized Embodied AI strategy.

    • Use Case Discovery
    • ROI Analysis
    • Technology Evaluation
    • Roadmap Development

    Robotics Integration

    Seamless integration of robotics platforms into your existing infrastructure.

    • Hardware Setup
    • Network Integration
    • Security Concepts
    • API Connection

    AI Backend Development

    Intelligent cloud backends with Azure AI, OpenAI and Claude for enhanced robot capabilities.

    • LLM Conversation
    • Computer Vision
    • RAG Systems
    • Voice Processing

    Custom Skill Development

    Development of customized robot behaviors for your specific requirements.

    • Custom Workflows
    • Industry Skills
    • Integrations
    • Automations

    Training & Enablement

    Training for your team – from basics to advanced development.

    • User Training
    • Developer Workshops
    • Best Practices
    • Documentation

    Support & Operations

    Ongoing support and further development of your Embodied AI solution.

    • Monitoring
    • Updates
    • Feature Enhancement
    • Incident Support

    Why CNEXT for Embodied AI?

    Level 5
    Replit User Worldwide
    AI & Robotics Development Expertise
    10+
    Years Microsoft & Azure
    Enterprise Integration is Our Strength
    Misty II
    Live in Action
    Successfully Implemented at CNEXT
    Swiss
    First Approach
    DSG-Compliant & Local Support

    Ready for Embodied AI?

    Let's explore together how Embodied AI and intelligent robotics can enrich your company, school or research.

    What is Embodied AI (embodied artificial intelligence)?

    Embodied AI refers to AI systems embedded in physical bodies (robots, drones, smart devices) that interact with the real world – through sensors, actuators and motor learning. Unlike purely digital AI models, embodied AI systems act in their environment and learn through physical experience. CNEXT follows Embodied AI as the next evolutionary stage after Agentic AI.

    2027–2030

    Gartner forecasts the mainstream breakthrough of Embodied AI for industrial applications in the 2027–2030 period

    Gartner Hype Cycle
    $38 Mrd.

    projected global market for robotics & embodied AI by 2035 (Goldman Sachs Research, 2024)

    Goldman Sachs Research 2024
    Figma → Figure

    from digital AI assistants (Figma moment) to physical robots (Figure 02) – Embodied AI is making the leap into the real world

    CNEXT

    Embodied AI is the step that completes Agentic AI: agents will not only think digitally, but act physically. For Swiss industrial organisations, the phase of strategic preparation is beginning now – before the market matures.

    Marcel HaasCEO & Solution Architect, CNEXT