The Friendly Humanoid Robot Revolutionizing Home And Social Spaces

In a groundbreaking move, Fauna Robotics, a stealth startup, has unveiled its innovative humanoid robot, Sprout, designed to revolutionize the way people interact with robots in homes, schools, and social spaces. Sprout’s creators aim to challenge the conventional notion that humanoid robots must be sleek and intimidating, instead opting for a more approachable design.

Fauna Robotics’ co-founder and CEO, Rob Cochran, attributes the company’s inspiration to beloved characters from science fiction, such as WALL-E and Baymax, rather than the ominous robots depicted in films like ‘Terminator’ and ‘Westworld’. According to ABC News, Sprout is not just a robot, but a software developer platform, priced at $50,000, which will enable users to design new applications and games.

Fauna Robotics claims to be the first American company to actively ship robots as a developer platform, with early customers including Disney and Boston Dynamics. By introducing Sprout, Fauna Robotics hopes to spark a new industry of building “approachable” robots, diverging from the traditional path of deploying humanoid robots in warehouses and factories.

This innovative approach may change minds about the readiness of humans for robots at home, as Sprout’s friendly design and developer platform capabilities