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Mayfield Robotics

RoboticsUSAClosed 2018

Total Raised

Undisclosed

Peak Valuation

Undisclosed

Employees

Year Collapsed

2018

Business model

Kuri, a consumer home companion robot with personality-driven interactions, camera, and mobility around the house.

In brief

Developed Kuri, a charming, expressive home robot backed by German industrial giant Bosch, aiming to bring genuine personality and companionship to home robotics rather than pure utility. Consumer demand for a dedicated home robot proved smaller than the smart speaker category (A…

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Key facts

Founded
2015
Closed
2018
Headquarters
Redwood City, USA
Industry
Robotics
Employees
Revenue
Undisclosed
Founders
Kaijen Hsiao

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Often compared with: Amazon Echo, Google Nest Hub.