@faunarobotics
 New York City
faunarobotics.com
Joined February 2024
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Meet Sprout. Today, we’re releasing a new kind of robotics platform. One designed to move out of the lab and into the real world, closer to the people who will shape what robots become next. [1/4]
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We joined Capgemini's "AI with Presence" series, moderated by @innalobel from frog, with @wendyju of Cornell Tech and our own Josh Merel. He shared: "The premise of Fauna was to build robots that are socially engaging, approachable, safe, and easy to have around people."
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The William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common opens TODAY at @museumofscience. Robot Round-Up 2.0 is live. Sprout is ready. Check it out if you're near Boston!
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@museumofscienceOct 8
Look who snuck in for an early preview! 🤖🌱 The countdown is on: in 2 days, the William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common opens its doors, and our robots couldn't wait. They rolled in early for Robot Round-Up 2.0 to scope out their shiny new digs. Who’s planning to come say hi? 👇
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Some updated visual design that reflects who we are at Fauna Robotics. Huge thanks to our creative partners for bringing so much optimism to every detail. Sprout designs and renderings by @faunarobotics Visual Design by @jackc0llins Website design and motion by @o0____
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Sprout had a blast demoing to hundreds of robotics researchers and industry leaders at #IROS2026! We can't wait to see what CMU researchers build on the Sprout platform @CMU_Robotics
CMU Robotics Institute@CMU_RoboticsOct 7
As part of #IROS2026, hundreds of academics and industry leaders toured CMU's robotics + engineering facilities on Oct. 1. They got an inside look at what CMU researchers are working on inside the Robotics Innovation Center, Mill 19 and @NREC_CMU! 👀 🧠 bit.ly/4j9jLob
A humanoid robot with a white and yellow design stands prominently in a large, industrial-style room. In the background, three individuals are visible, all wearing similar outfits, possibly indicating participation in an event or demonstration. The environment suggests a tech-related exhibition or conference.

ALT A humanoid robot with a white and yellow design stands prominently in a large, industrial-style room. In the background, three individuals are visible, all wearing similar outfits, possibly indicating participation in an event or demonstration. The environment suggests a tech-related exhibition or conference.

A bustling indoor event at a large industrial venue, with numerous people gathered around tables and displays. The space features high ceilings and exposed beams. Tesla vehicles are parked in the background, and bright yellow directional markings are visible on the floor. Attendees appear engaged in discussions and demonstrations.

ALT A bustling indoor event at a large industrial venue, with numerous people gathered around tables and displays. The space features high ceilings and exposed beams. Tesla vehicles are parked in the background, and bright yellow directional markings are visible on the floor. Attendees appear engaged in discussions and demonstrations.

A small submarine emerges from a pool, creating a splash. In the background, three people are standing near computers. The setting appears to be an indoor facility with chain-link fencing.

ALT A small submarine emerges from a pool, creating a splash. In the background, three people are standing near computers. The setting appears to be an indoor facility with chain-link fencing.

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As part of #IROS2026, hundreds of academics and industry leaders toured CMU's robotics + engineering facilities on Oct. 1. They got an inside look at what CMU researchers are working on inside the Robotics Innovation Center, Mill 19 and @NREC_CMU! 👀 🧠 bit.ly/4j9jLob
A humanoid robot with a white and yellow design stands prominently in a large, industrial-style room. In the background, three individuals are visible, all wearing similar outfits, possibly indicating participation in an event or demonstration. The environment suggests a tech-related exhibition or conference.

ALT A humanoid robot with a white and yellow design stands prominently in a large, industrial-style room. In the background, three individuals are visible, all wearing similar outfits, possibly indicating participation in an event or demonstration. The environment suggests a tech-related exhibition or conference.

A bustling indoor event at a large industrial venue, with numerous people gathered around tables and displays. The space features high ceilings and exposed beams. Tesla vehicles are parked in the background, and bright yellow directional markings are visible on the floor. Attendees appear engaged in discussions and demonstrations.

ALT A bustling indoor event at a large industrial venue, with numerous people gathered around tables and displays. The space features high ceilings and exposed beams. Tesla vehicles are parked in the background, and bright yellow directional markings are visible on the floor. Attendees appear engaged in discussions and demonstrations.

A small submarine emerges from a pool, creating a splash. In the background, three people are standing near computers. The setting appears to be an indoor facility with chain-link fencing.

ALT A small submarine emerges from a pool, creating a splash. In the background, three people are standing near computers. The setting appears to be an indoor facility with chain-link fencing.

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A native New Yorker repping the blue and orange, all in for Game 4. Let's go @nyknicks. #Knicks #Sprout #FaunaRobotics
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Honored to see Sprout featured during Jensen Huang’s keynote at #GTC2026. A fun moment for our team and for the future of friendly humanoid robots. @nvidia #GTC2026 #FaunaRobotics
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From safety systems to spaghetti recipes, Sprout and our CEO Rob Cochran joined Tom Llamas on NBC News to talk about building robots for human spaces. Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/XbAOMqkKLGU?si=GTFI…
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30 Rock 🤝 Sprout. Tune in tonight to @NBCNews with Tom Llamas!
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If robots are going to exist around people, they have to be designed differently.
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Designed for builders across robotics, AI, academia, entertainment, retail, and hospitality, Sprout brings bipedal mobility, expressive interaction, and manipulation together in a lightweight, durable, and approachable package.
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Its 29-DoF body, natural voice interface, and soft, human-centric design make it ideal for deploying robots in the same environments people live and work.
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We’ve published our first technical report on Sprout. Our paper outlines the design choices behind a lightweight, compliant humanoid platform built to operate safely in human environments and the system architecture that makes experimentation possible. arxiv.org/abs/2601.18963
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Sprout was designed in @Onshape from the start. As a small team iterating through multiple hardware generations, having a cloud-native, collaborative CAD system made it possible to review, refine, and build quickly. Thanks to the Onshape team for being part of the journey.
Onshape by PTC@OnshapeFeb 4
Meet Sprout, a robot so likable, we made room for it on onshp.co/A9. Designed in Onshape by @faunarobotics, this 3.5‑ft, soft‑bodied humanoid is designed to move safely and naturally in everyday environments. Take a look ⤵️
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Sprout was designed with safety at its core. If robots are going to exist closer to people, safety has to shape the entire system. It has to inform the materials we choose and the way our robot moves and responds in shared spaces.
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Sprout was built with a safety-first design from the beginning. Its lightweight construction, compliant locomotion, and minimal pinch points are just a few of the many design choices that make Sprout trustworthy to be around.
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For builders, researchers, and users of these robots, safety is what makes everything else possible.
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What does it feel like to work with a humanoid robot in real environments? With 29 DoF, integrated sensing, and whole-body control, Sprout enables locomotion, object interaction, and expressive behaviors that can be explored directly through hands-on use. faunarobotics.com/product
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Yesterday, we introduced Sprout. Today, we wanted to share the story behind it. From the beginning, our team focused on a simple question: what would it take for a robot to exist comfortably in human spaces? Learn more: faunarobotics.com/news/the-r…
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Sprout comes from a simple belief: robots should feel approachable, capable, and safe to be around. That belief has guided every decision we’ve made, step by step, capability by capability. [3/4]
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Read more about our journey: faunarobotics.com/news/the-r… [4/4]
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