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Amazon Acquires Fauna Robotics, Maker of Approachable Humanoid Robots

Amazon has acquired Fauna Robotics, a New York-based startup founded in 2024 by ex-Meta and Google engineers. Fauna is known for its Sprout humanoid robot, priced at $50,000 and designed for accessibility, with early adopters like Disney and Boston Dynamics. Around 50 Fauna employees will integrate into Amazon's operations in NYC, and Fauna will continue as a subsidiary. The acquisition is expected to merge Amazon's robotics capabilities with Fauna's innovative vision to improve customer experiences.

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Amazon Acquires Fauna Robotics, Maker of Approachable Humanoid Robots

Amazon has acquired Fauna Robotics, a startup specializing in "approachable" humanoid robots for consumers and businesses. The acquisition was confirmed on Tuesday, with financial terms undisclosed.

Acquisition Announcement

  • Amazon stated it is excited about Fauna's vision to build capable, safe, and fun robots, combining its robotics expertise with Fauna's approach.
  • The deal was first reported by Bloomberg.

About Fauna Robotics

  • Founded in 2024 by former engineers from Meta and Google, headquartered in New York.
  • Launched Sprout, a bipedal humanoid robot designed to be user-friendly and accessible to developers:
    • Price: $50,000
    • Height: 3.5 feet
    • Weight: 50 lbs
    • Emphasizes being "approachable and human-friendly."
  • Secured early customers including Disney and Boston Dynamics (a Hyundai subsidiary).

Integration and Future Outlook

  • Fauna's approximately 50 employees will join Amazon in New York City.
  • Fauna co-founder and CEO Rob Cochran expressed enthusiasm, noting Fauna will operate as "Fauna Robotics, an Amazon company."
  • Amazon aims to leverage the acquisition to invent new ways to enhance customers' lives through robotics.
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