
LuxAI is an innovative startup specializing in socially assistive robotics, particularly through their flagship product, QTrobot. This expressive humanoid social robot is designed to support children with autism and other special needs in educational settings, at home, and in research environments. LuxAI differentiates itself by providing a versatile platform that integrates advanced AI and robot-therapy techniques, making it user-friendly for teachers, therapists, and caregivers. The company has gained traction with numerous awards for innovation and impact, positioning itself as a leader in the market for educational robotics.

LuxAI is an innovative startup specializing in socially assistive robotics, particularly through their flagship product, QTrobot. This expressive humanoid social robot is designed to support children with autism and other special needs in educational settings, at home, and in research environments. LuxAI differentiates itself by providing a versatile platform that integrates advanced AI and robot-therapy techniques, making it user-friendly for teachers, therapists, and caregivers. The company has gained traction with numerous awards for innovation and impact, positioning itself as a leader in the market for educational robotics.
Product: QTrobot — socially assistive humanoid robot for education, therapy, and research
Focus: Autism spectrum disorder, special educational needs, older adults, and clinical applications
Origin: Spin-out from the University of Luxembourg (founded 2016)
Funding: Primarily public/grant funding (disclosed grant Oct 1, 2018; €1.8M project funding announced)
Headcount (reported): 9 employees
Socially assistive robotics for education, therapy and clinical research targeting neurodevelopmental disorders and related care scenarios.
2016
Robotics; Education Technology; Health Technology
Disclosed grant round listed on financial records.
€1.8M
Investment to validate QTrobot in a multinational clinical trial (project-specific funding).
“Public / grant funding rather than traditional venture-capital rounds”