Zora Robotics

TLDR

Zora Robotics is an Ostend-based company developing social robots for healthcare, rehabilitation, and eldercare environments, founded in 2010.

Overview

Founded in 2010 in Ostend, Zora Robotics develops and deploys social robot platforms for use in healthcare settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and eldercare facilities. The company's robots are designed to interact with patients and residents, supporting therapy, social engagement, and care staff workflows.

Operating for over a decade, Zora Robotics has achieved scale-up maturity and has deployed its systems across a significant number of European care institutions. The social robotics in healthcare segment has gained serious traction as aging demographics increase demand for scalable care solutions, and as evidence accumulates that social interaction with robots can have measurable therapeutic benefits.

The Ostend base reflects Zora's origins outside the traditional Belgian tech hubs of Ghent, Leuven, and Antwerp, though the company has built an internationally recognized position in its niche from the West Flemish coast.

Key People

• Fabrice Goffin - Co-founder and CEO
• Tommy Deblieck - Co-founder