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.