Amazon has expanded its robotics capabilities by acquiring Fauna Robotics, the creator of the Sprout humanoid robot. Sprout, a 1.5-foot-tall robot, is known for its friendly interactions in social environments, aligning with Amazon’s focus on enhancing customer experiences through innovative robotics solutions.
Fauna Robotics, based in New York, recently unveiled Sprout, which is designed for settings like homes and schools. Following the acquisition, Fauna Robotics will operate as an Amazon company, with the team working on integrating Sprout’s interactive features, such as dancing, grabbing objects, and autonomous movement, into Amazon’s product offerings.
The acquisition of Fauna Robotics underscores Amazon’s commitment to advancing consumer robotics and expanding its AI ecosystem, which includes the popular Alexa virtual assistant. With Fauna Robotics’ expertise in software development platforms for robotics, Amazon aims to explore new avenues for integrating robotics into everyday life.
Source: Tech-Economic Times