What Ludocare does

Ludocare is a French digital health company founded in Lyon in 2017 that develops prescription digital therapeutics for children with chronic conditions, with a current focus on persistent pediatric asthma. Its flagship product, JOE, is a Class I CE-marked medical device consisting of two integrated components: a connected companion robot with an integrated screen that delivers medication reminders, guides inhalation technique via interactive multimedia content, and rewards adherence; and a parent-facing mobile application that enables individualized treatment configuration and real-time monitoring of medication intake, with optional caregiver profiles for shared monitoring. The platform is Android-based, with end-to-end data encryption, double authentication, and deliberately deactivated camera, microphone, and GSM modules on the robot for child safety and data minimization.

The company has built clinical evidence through the Asthma JOECARE study, a randomized Phase 3 trial conducted across 17 French hospital and private centers following 213 children aged 4-11 with moderate-to-severe persistent asthma over 12 months, demonstrating a reduction in severe asthma exacerbations in children aged 7-11. A two-year real-world early access program in 2023-2024 equipped over 750 children with JOE through 150 prescribing physicians, with 96% of 53 surveyed ambassador physicians recommending the product and family satisfaction scored 7.5/10. The April 2026 favorable opinion from France's Haute Autorité de Santé (HAS), the first ever for a mobile application in pediatric asthma, opens the path to national reimbursement, subject to a Ministry of Health decision and price agreement.

Ludocare operates a sales-led, prescription-driven go-to-market: JOE is prescribed by pediatricians, pulmonologists, and general practitioners, and Ludocare monetizes through a subscription rental model (one-time annual or monthly recurring payment) covering the robot device and the parent app activation code, distributed through its own e-commerce storefront (shop.ludocare.com) and a commercial partnership with VIATRIS for national rollout in France. The product is also offered as a D2C subscription outside the prescription pathway, with a 30-day satisfaction-or-refund guarantee. Operational certifications include ISO 13485:2016+A11:2021 for medical device quality management, ISO/IEC 27001:2022 for information security, and GDPR compliance with EU-hosted data.

Name

Ludocare

Legal name

LUDOCARE

Website

https://ludocare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ludocare is a French digital health company developing JOE, a prescription digital therapeutic for pediatric asthma that combines a connected companion robot with a parent mobile app to improve treatment adherence, with regulatory clearance, Phase 3 clinical evidence, and a national rollout via VIATRIS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Digital Therapeutics

NAICS

Home Health Equipment Rental (532283)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Condition-specific Digital Therapeutics (DTx) (HLACANAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pediatrics & Adolescent Therapeutics (Digital) (HLACANAL)

Keywords

• Pediatric digital therapeutics
• Connected medical devices
• Asthma management solutions
• Companion robot healthcare
• Digital health subscriptions

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Subscription-Based Robot Rental (Abonnement): Ludocare provides its solution (robot companion + mobile application) through a rental subscription model. Customers subscribe to an Abonnement which includes: (1) provision of a JOE or LEO robot in rental, and (2) an access code to activate the companion mobile application. Subscriptions are available with one-time annual payment or monthly recurring payment. The robot remains the property of LUDOCARE throughout the subscription. A 14-day right of retraction and a 30-day 'Satisfied or Refunded' guarantee are offered.
2. Reimbursement Pathway via French Health System: JOE Digital Therapeutic is a Class I medical device under EU Regulation 2017/745 bearing CE marking. France's Haute Autorité de Santé (HAS) issued a favorable opinion (April 2026) recognizing sufficient expected service for pediatric asthma treatment in France, opening the path to national reimbursement. Reimbursement will be granted after a decision by the Ministry of Health and a price agreement is reached.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ludocare develops and markets pediatric Digital Therapeutics (DTx), with its flagship product JOE being a connected medical device for pediatric asthma management. The offering combines a physical companion robot with an integrated screen and a parent mobile application, delivered on medical prescription and via subscription rental to improve treatment adherence and inhalation technique in children aged 4-11 with persistent asthma.

Product overview

Ludocare is a French digital health company and pioneer in pediatric Digital Therapeutics, offering an integrated ecosystem consisting of companion robots (JOE and LEO) and a parent mobile application. The flagship product, JOE Digital Therapeutic, is a Class I medical device combining an interactive robot companion with an integrated screen and a dedicated parent smartphone app. This solution is prescribed for children with persistent asthma and operates as a subscription-based service, with the robot provided via rental and the app downloadable from App Store and Google Play. The system aims to improve treatment adherence and reduce severe asthma exacerbations through age-appropriate education, medication reminders, and gamified engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JOE: Digital therapeutic (DTx) for pediatric asthma management, combining an interactive companion robot with integrated screen and parent app
• LEO

Products and services

• JOE Digital Therapeutic A prescription-based digital therapeutic (DTx) combining an interactive companion robot with an integrated screen and a parent mobile app, designed to improve treatment adherence and help children aged 4-11 with persistent asthma gain autonomy in managing their condition. Delivered as a Class I CE-marked medical device.
• JOE Companion Robot A connected companion device for children that reminds them to take medications, guides proper inhalation techniques through interactive multimedia content, and rewards adherence with personalized feedback. Provided via rental subscription.
• Ludocare Parent Mobile Application

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced number of severe asthma exacerbations in children aged 7-11 years (Asthma JOECARE Phase 3 clinical trial, 213 children, 17 centers, 12 months)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VIATRIScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2022Ludocare and VIATRIS announced a commercial partnership in December 2022 for the rollout of JOE Digital Therapy in France. VIATRIS supports the commercial deployment and market access of JOE, leveraging its pharmaceutical distribution network and healthcare professional relationships in France.
• INOVminorOthersINOV is listed among Ludocare's supporters, appearing in the supporters section of the company website alongside other healthcare innovation ecosystem partners.
• MESRI (Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur, de la Recherche et de l'Innovation)minorOthersListed as a supporter with the i-Lab logo, indicating MESRI's support for Ludocare's innovation and research activities through national research and innovation programs.
• SNITEM (Syndicat National de l'Industrie des Technologies Médicales)minorOthersSNITEM, the French trade association for medical technology companies, is listed as a supporter of Ludocare, indicating industry association membership and representation.
• France BiotechminorOthersFrance Biotech, the French association for health innovation companies, is listed as a supporter of Ludocare, indicating membership in the health biotech/medtech ecosystem.
• LyonbiopoleminorOthersLyonbiopole, the competitive cluster for health innovation in the Lyon region, is listed as a supporter of Ludocare. The company is based in the Lyon area (Ecully), indicating regional innovation ecosystem support.
• ViarisminorOthersViaris is listed among Ludocare's supporters on the company website, indicating a supporting partner in the healthcare ecosystem.
• BayaMminorOthersBayaM is listed among Ludocare's partners, appearing in the partners section of the website alongside other partner organizations.
• Billy the CastminorOthersBilly the Cast is listed among Ludocare's partners, indicating a content or entertainment partnership related to the digital therapeutic experience for children.
• CANOPEminorOthersCANOPE, the network for educational resources and cultural activities for schools in France, is listed among Ludocare's partners, indicating an educational content collaboration.
• CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)minorOthersCNRS, France's national scientific research center, is listed among Ludocare's partners, indicating potential research collaboration or scientific advisory support.
• VictorieminorOthersVictorie is listed among Ludocare's partners on the company website, indicating a collaborative partnership in the healthcare or innovation ecosystem.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/LUDOCARE
• Facebookfacebook.com/Ludocare
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/10986604
• Instagraminstagram.com/ludocare_fr
• Xx.com/ludocare

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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