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Amazon Acquires Fauna Robotics to Boost Consumer Robotics

3/25/2026

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Amazon has officially acquired Fauna Robotics, a New York-based startup known for the Sprout humanoid robot.
The move expands Amazon's consumer robotics focus beyond industrial applications, with financial details undisclosed.
Fauna's team will integrate into Amazon's New York operations to enhance customer experiences.
Sprout is designed for social interaction and entertainment, can perform dances and pick up small items, and is priced at $50,000.

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Amazon has officially acquired Fauna Robotics, a New York-based startup known for the Sprout humanoid robot.
The move expands Amazon's consumer robotics focus beyond industrial applications, with financial details undisclosed.
Fauna's team will integrate into Amazon's New York operations to enhance customer experiences.
Sprout is designed for social interaction and entertainment, can perform dances and pick up small items, and is priced at $50,000.