SoftBank Robotics America expands strategic partnership with Direct Supply in autonomous floor-cleaning robots for senior living communities

SoftBank Robotics America announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Direct Supply to accelerate the deployment of autonomous floor-cleaning robots in senior living communities; since the partnership was officially announced in March 2025, it has reached nearly 100 communities, with more than 100 robots operating daily. Case examples show that Sabra Health Care REIT has shifted staff from heavy floor-cleaning work to resident services, while Dial is in the early stages of deploying its autonomous cleaning program.