Amazon buys Fauna Robotics, maker of the Sprout humanoid robot - AP News

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March 24, 2026
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Amazon acquired Fauna Robotics, the maker of the Sprout humanoid robot.

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Amazon has acquired Fauna Robotics, the company behind the Sprout humanoid robot, marking the e-commerce and cloud computing giant's latest move into robotics and automation. Fauna Robotics specializes in developing humanoid robots designed for warehouse and logistics operations, areas where Amazon has invested heavily in automation to improve efficiency and reduce labor costs. The acquisition signals Amazon's strategy to build or buy robotic capabilities that could transform its fulfillment centers and supply chain operations. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The purchase comes as major tech companies race to develop and deploy humanoid robots for industrial and commercial applications.

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