As a potential world-first for a housebuilder, the Broadnook development in Leicestershire — known as Broadnook Garden Village — is exploring how hospital-grade healthcare could be brought directly into the heart of where people live through the use of the LEO360®.
Taking place at Leicestershire’s first Garden Village, the initiative is already attracting media attention — and inviting residents to be part of an innovative trial involving LEO.
A development making headlines
The Broadnook development in Leicestershire has been featured in the Leicester Mercury by Caitlain James who reported on the introduction of LEO360® to help ease pressure on NHS services. The interview can be read here on their digital platform Leicestershire Live. Early use of the technology has already flagged at least one potentially serious health concern, prompting further investigation.
Would you trust AI with your health?
BBC Radio Leicester’s Ben Jackson came to see Leo Broadnook in action. He interviewed the LEO360® AI Robots’ creator Bita Lyons, and Davidsons Group Managing Director James Wilson to find out more about the pilot at Broadnook. This was part of his Secret Leicester series as part of a programme where he discussed the use of AI in healthcare.
The programme aired on March 6th and was featured on BBC Sounds until 4th of April.
Interview highlights
Currently in a trial phase, the LEO360® is designed to support — not replace — existing healthcare services by acting as an AI-enabled assistant for clinicians.
With GP surgeries at the Broadnook development still several years away, James Wilson explains that the goal is to provide residents with access to basic health assessments and remote consultations via LEO, helping to reduce pressure on local NHS services in Leicestershire.
“We want to understand people’s health and wellbeing as part of living in a new development… it’s going to be another three or four years before doctor surgeries arrive, so we don’t want to add pressure to local services.”
— James Wilson, Managing Director, Davidsons Homes
James Wilson being interviewed by Ben Jackson
Bita lyons presenting LEO AI Doc, the newest generation of Medical AI Robotics at World Health Expo Dubai 2026
Bita Lyons, founder and Vice Chairman of Lyons Global, introduces an AI-powered assistant. The technology streamlines patient intake by collecting symptoms and medical information upfront, allowing physicians to focus on diagnosis and care.
Rather than making clinical decisions, the AI triages patients and routes them to the appropriate doctor. Physicians then connect remotely via a robotic interface to examine patients in real time and explore their condition in greater depth.
“It is an AI assistant for doctors… collecting medical information so they can focus on examining the patient.”
— Bita Lyons, Founder, Lyons Global
Dipty volunteers to experience the AI-led triage system, interacting with a remotely connected doctor during a live demonstration. While the technology enables physicians to operate from anywhere, this UK-based rollout ensures all doctors are locally certified and registered.
Having already completed an AI-guided intake and vital checks, Dipty shares that the system identified a previously unknown issue and directed her to seek a follow-up blood test with her GP.
“I was actually intrigued about a robot talking to me — but it picked up something I didn’t know about and sent me for a blood test the next day.”
— Dipty, trial participant at Broadnook Garden Village
A glimpse into the future?
While still in its early stages, the trial of the LEO360® robot at Broadnook Garden Village in Leicestershire highlights the potential for digital healthcare solutions within new communities.
The LEO360® robot is not designed for emergencies, and all consultations remain connected to qualified, UK-registered doctors. However, the project raises important questions about how technology like the LEO360® AI robot could support the NHS in the years ahead — particularly in growing communities where services take time to establish.
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