# Amazon buys Fauna Robotics to revive home‑robot plans

> Amazon acquired New York startup Fauna Robotics in March 2026, aiming to use its Sprout humanoid for a new personal robot product.

Oossa · 2026-11-08 · https://oossa.com/en/amazon-buys-fauna-robotics-to-revive-home-robot-plans

Amazon announced it bought Fauna Robotics, the maker of the 3.5‑foot humanoid Sprout, in March 2026. The move adds a proven robot platform to a new Personal Robotics Group that includes many engineers from Amazon’s Lab126 lab. The company says the acquisition will help close the gap between lab prototypes and robots that can live in everyday spaces like living rooms and lobbies. Amazon has already posted job ads for engineers and designers to work on “delightful” home robots built on Fauna’s technology.

## The facts

- Amazon acquired Fauna Robotics in March 2026.
- Fauna’s Sprout robot is a 3.5‑foot humanoid used by developers and researchers.

## Why it matters

If Amazon succeeds, customers could see a more capable, affordable home robot from a major retailer within the next few years.

## Sources & references

1. [Amazon's Astro home robot has fans but looks destined for the 'trash heap.' Why it's trying again](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/08/amazon-home-robot-fauna-sprout.html) – CNBC, 2026-11-08

Last updated: 2026-11-08