Cura (Latin) – Care, Healing
Curabotics combines care with robotics to enhance healthcare efficiency, support medical professionals, and improve patient outcomes.
About Curabotics
Curabotics, a division of Chang Robotics, is a healthcare technology company dedicated to solving workforce challenges in the medical field through robotics and automation. Its autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) optimize hospital logistics by handling point-to-point transport, hazardous waste disposal, meal and nutrition delivery, pharmacy and medication distribution, and medical supply and linen retrieval. The company is also expanding its portfolio to include cutting-edge healthcare technologies and AI-driven diagnostic tools. Committed to enhancing patient care and supporting medical professionals, Curabotics is at the forefront of healthcare automation worldwide.
Matthew Chang
Co-Founder
A visionary in engineering and automation, Matthew Chang has pioneered some of the most advanced autonomous robotic systems in manufacturing and healthcare. As the founder of Chang Robotics and a leader in automation innovation, he has driven groundbreaking projects that integrate robotics into real-world applications. His expertise spans autonomous systems, engineering, and large-scale deployment of robotics. Matthew’s passion lies in developing cutting-edge solutions that enhance efficiency and transform industries. Committed to the future of healthcare automation, he is dedicated to leveraging robotics to improve hospital operations, reduce provider burnout, and elevate patient care.
Kate McAfoose
Co-Founder
With over 15 years of experience as an engineer and business leader, Kate has been at the forefront of integrating robotics into healthcare environments. Kate led a hospital robotics pilot aimed at reducing nurse burnout and spearheaded the development of the world's largest autonomous robotic system. Her expertise spans workforce automation, robotics, and healthcare innovation. She was recently recognized as a “Top 40 Under 40” by the Jacksonville Business Journal for her contributions to the field. Passionate about improving healthcare efficiency, Kate is dedicated to leveraging robotic technology to enhance patient care while alleviating the burden on medical professionals.
Inspired by Nurses
Curabotics was born from a deep understanding of the challenges nurses face every day.
Co-founders Kate McAfoose and Matthew Chang grew up watching their mothers, both nurses, endure long shifts, heavy workloads, and the strain of an overburdened healthcare system. Seeing firsthand the toll it took on them, they set out to create innovative robotic solutions that lighten the load for frontline healthcare workers. Curabotics is their way of giving back—using automation to support those who dedicate their lives to caring for others.
Riyad Twahir
Managing Director
With extensive experience in process transformation, enterprise technology solutions, and autonomous robotic systems, Riyad Twahir leads Curabotics as Managing Director. His expertise spans automation, workflow optimization, and scaling innovative solutions across industries, including healthcare, retail, and logistics. Riyad is passionate about leveraging robotics to enhance hospital efficiency, improve patient care, and reduce provider burnout. A seasoned leader in enterprise growth and strategic partnerships, he is committed to driving Curabotics’ expansion nationwide by integrating cutting-edge automation into healthcare environments.
