Fauna Robotics
New York start-up founded by former Meta engineers (CEO Rob Cochran, Josh Merel) that makes the soft Sprout humanoid; acquired by Amazon in March 2026 and folded into its Personal Robotics Group.
- Robot models in the atlas
- 11 humanoid
- First robot
- 2026One year so far
- Headquarters
- New YorkUSA
- Can I buy one?1 available to buyBuy from the maker's own page
- Who uses it?1 robot model in useEarly users named at launch in January 2026 include NYU, UC San Diego, Disney and Boston…
- What is new?2026-03-25Amazon acquires Fauna Robotics
Robots
1 robot model shown in public in 2026. Newest first. Open one for its full profile.
Humanoids 1 humanoid
What is inside
Chips and parts suppliers named for Fauna Robotics's robots by the maker or reputable press.
Who uses it
Customers and deployments reported for Fauna Robotics's robots. Each robot's page links its sources.
Sprout2026 · CommercialEarly users named at launch in January 2026 include NYU, UC San Diego, Disney and Boston Dynamics.
What is new
The latest stories about Fauna Robotics's robots, newest first.
- Amazon acquires Fauna Robotics heise online · Sprout
- Boston Dynamics already using Sprout Mike Kalil · Sprout
- Fauna exits stealth with Sprout Humanoids Daily · Sprout
The company
What it says about itself and what the sources record.
- Headquarters
- New York, USA
- Focus
- Safe, approachable humanoids for shared spaces
- Funding
- Acquired by Amazon (terms undisclosed)
- Partners
- NYU, UC San Diego, Disney, Boston Dynamics (customers)
Similar makers
Other makers of humanoids, starting with those in United States.
Sources
2 sources behind this page.
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