Dr. Rodolphe Hasselvander is a French robotics and AI entrepreneur, best known as the founder of Blue Frog Robotics, the company behind the personal robot “Buddy”.

He also co‑founded initiatives such as RobotLab and has played a leading role in France’s “Silver Economy” and robotics ecosystem.

Under his leadership, Blue Frog Robotics has focused on socially‑assistive robotics for ageing populations, education and inclusion use‑cases.  Rodolphe is a frequent speaker and has been recognized internationally for innovation in robotics and AI.

His vision combines human‑centric robotics, ethical deployment and scalable innovation, making him a compelling voice at tech and society events.