Circus Introduces Autonomous Food Service in European Care Market

Circus SE has launched a fully autonomous food service using AI and robotics, targeting the European nursing and elderly care market. The company's CA-1 robot and CircusAI system offer personalized menus and automated services, reducing the workload of care staff. With over 30 million people in need of care in Europe, this innovation addresses a significant social need in care facilities.

Based in Hamburg, Circus SE is establishing a new benchmark for nutrition and care. The company's technology enables AI-based robots to automatically prepare and serve meals tailored to individual dietary requirements such as diabetes, lactose intolerance, and high-protein needs. This advancement not only optimizes nutrition but also enhances efficiency in the healthcare sector through increased digitalization.

CEO Nikolas Bullwinkel emphasizes the dual goal of improving food service and alleviating staff burdens, allowing caregivers to focus more on human care. Circus' entry into the market marks a significant step forward in adopting innovative solutions in a sector with a market value exceeding 500 billion euros in Europe.