This June, the AMDORR project, a public funding initiative supported under Spain’s AEI 2023 program, developed in collaboration with Badalona Serveis Assistencials (BSA), underwent its official audit, and we’re pleased to report that the outcome was positive. The audit validated the technical success and the real impact of TIAGo OMNI Base in hospital logistics, marking a meaningful step forward for robotics in the public healthcare environment.
About Hospital de Badalona
Hospital de Badalona is part of Badalona Serveis Assistencials (BSA), a leading public organisation in Catalonia dedicated to delivering integrated health and social care services. With a strong focus on innovation, proximity, and person-centered care, BSA provides services across the Barcelonès Nord and Baix Maresme regions. The organisation operates 16 healthcare and social facilities and employs more than 1,400 professionals, serving a population of over 430,000 residents.
Their model is built on a comprehensive approach to care, offering support across all stages of life. Services include primary care, hospital care, intermediate and socio-sanitary care, mental health, and addiction treatment, with a commitment to enhancing both personal well-being and community health.
Founded in 1932, the institution has grown steadily over the past nine decades. By the late 1970s, with support from public administrations, it began its transformation into the modern, integrated health organisation it is today. Throughout its evolution, BSA has remained true to its municipal roots, upholding a clear mission: to provide high-quality, accessible care that meets the needs of its citizens, now and into the future.
Bringing robotics into hospital logistics
For the past two years, TIAGo OMNI Base has been an active member of the team at Hospital de Badalona, working alongside staff to streamline daily logistics operations. This effort forms part of AMDORR’s broader goal: enabling seamless communication between autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and elevators from different manufacturers, using standardised communication protocols.
TIAGo OMNI Base’s main task is to carry out internal logistics: transporting medical materials, supplies, and equipment throughout the facility. These activities, while essential to hospital functioning, are often time-consuming and physically demanding for staff. By automating these workflows across multiple floors, the robot reduces manual workload and frees up valuable time, enabling healthcare professionals to focus more on direct patient care. It’s a critical advancement in environments where efficiency, hygiene, and safety are paramount.
Project impact and audit results
The recent project audit confirmed what we’ve seen over the course of the collaboration: autonomous mobile robotics can meaningfully support healthcare environments. The evaluation validated the technical progress, successful integration, and positive feedback from hospital staff regarding TIAGo OMNI Base’s contribution to their daily routines. These results reinforce the value of the AMDORR project and open the door to broader applications in similar care settings.
The robot behind the project: TIAGo OMNI Base
The robot used during the AMDORR project, TIAGo OMNI Base, is our omnidirectional mobile platform designed for precise, efficient logistics in dynamic environments like hospitals. With its 360º movement powered by mecanum wheels, dual 360º LIDARs, and an efficient suspension system, TIAGo OMNI Base excels in navigating tight, crowded, or irregular spaces. This makes it especially well-suited for constrained hospital corridors, patient areas, and logistics hubs.
TIAGo OMNI Base supports up to 100 kg payload, moves at speeds of up to 1.5 m/s, and offers autonomous navigation, path planning, and fleet coordination. The platform comes with a robust software stack, including Ubuntu LTS + ROS, dynamic simulation tools and a user-friendly Web GUI developed by PAL Robotics to make it easy for anyone to operate the robot, regardless of their technical background. The platform also offers options for advanced navigation, text-to-speech, and visual programming. Designed for high adaptability and safe interaction, OMNI Base enables research and deployment in fields like healthcare, logistics optimisation, and dynamic navigation.
This flexibility and precision played a key role in the AMDORR project’s success and positive audit outcome.
Also in the Family: TIAGo Base
Alongside the OMNI model, TIAGo Base offers a differential-drive version of the same mobile platform. It’s designed to support a wide range of indoor logistics tasks across industries like manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare, and food processing. Thanks to its modular design, TIAGo Base can be equipped with a variety of top modules: adjustable shelves, safety boxes, UV-C disinfection kits, rollers, and more.
TIAGo Base shares many of OMNI’s core features, including autonomous navigation, automatic charging, RESTful API integration, and a strong return on investment, making it an adaptable and cost-effective solution for dynamic workflows.
Innovation through collaboration
We want to thank the team at Hospital de Badalona and Badalona Serveis Assistencials for their trust and collaboration throughout the AMDORR project. It’s been a pleasure working together to bring innovation into healthcare through robotics.
For any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team to ask about TIAGo OMNI Base’s abilities and enhance intralogistics in your organisation!
