SKC Studios and SoftBank Robotics Partner to Accelerate AI Innovation in the Middle East

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28 October 2025

Cambridge, UK - SKC Studios, a UK-based leader in creative AI technology and recent recipient of multiple prestigious awards, including the Alan Turing AI Innovator Award, has formed a strategic partnership with SoftBank Robotics. This collaboration focuses on pioneering AI-driven customer engagement and operational efficiency solutions in the rapidly evolving Middle Eastern market, renowned for its early adoption of advanced AI technologies.

Fast-building a reputation around the world, SKC Studios started in the UK and is transforming healthcare and cultural sectors through its award-winning 1956 Individuals platform. The technology is being developed for the Modality Partnership, an award-winning GP super-partnership serving over 12 million citizens, to enhance the NHS ‘digital front door.’ This partnership seeks to improve patient access by connecting every front-door interaction to appropriate care pathways, freeing clinicians to focus on delivering quality care.

Beyond healthcare, 1956 Individuals is making a mark at iconic heritage destinations such as Bletchley Park, the historic home of Alan Turing’s codebreakers, and Leeds Castle, where AI Queen Eleanor is bringing history to life through a conversational AI avatar.

SKC Studios is engaged in active conversations with a broad range of organisations across healthcare, culture, and enterprise sectors, both in the UK and internationally. This accelerating demand and robust pipeline position SKC Studios as a trusted partner for digital transformation, with significant expansion underway and opportunities for new investors and collaborators to join a fast-moving journey.

Simon Wisdom, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, EMEA at SoftBank Robotics, said:

 “We are proud to partner with SKC Studios, a company whose vision and creativity mirror our own. The Middle East has established itself as a centre for ambitious innovation, and together we aim to demonstrate how AI and robotics can work in harmony to enhance real‑world outcomes. SKC’s award‑winning AI avatars align perfectly with our mission to transform experiences through disruptive, smarter, more intuitive technology.”

Babita Devi, Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of SKC Studios, added:

“This partnership reflects SKC Studios’ commitment to bold innovation and responsible AI leadership. We believe in challenging conventions and setting new standards for how technology can serve people and industry with integrity. By staying true to our vision of building ethical, emotionally intelligent AI that creates real-world impact, we are driving the next wave of enterprise transformation. We welcome organisations and investors who share our passion for positive change to connect and join us in shaping the future.”

As SKC Studios prepares for its next phase of growth, the company is actively inviting interest from external investors and partners who want to drive the global adoption of advanced, responsible AI solutions and unlock new value in the digital era.

About SKC Studios

SKC Studios is a UK‑headquartered creative technology company building the next generation of intelligent, empathetic AI entirely in the UK. Its flagship platform, 1956 Individuals, delivers lifelike, multilingual, and ethically designed AI experiences that embody the company’s belief in “AI with heart.” Built on a foundation of transparency and trust, every innovation is created to strengthen human connection through technology.

Engineered for enterprise impact, SKC Studios develops scalable AI solutions that increase operational efficiency and elevate customer experience, enabling organisations to reduce costs, drive growth, and reimagine engagement in the digital era.

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Babita Devi 

Email: hello@skcstudios.uk

Website: 1956individuals.ai