Fauna Robotics Launches Sprout Humanoid Robot Platform for Developers

Fauna Robotics has introduced its humanoid robot platform, Sprout, targeting the developer and research community with a public launch in early 2026. The platform is intended to support innovation in robotics and human-robot interaction.

Sprout began shipping as a Creator Edition on the day of its launch, offering access to developers, researchers, and creators. The platform is not positioned as a consumer product but as a tool for those building and testing new robotic applications.

The robot stands about 1.07 meters in height and weighs approximately 22.7 kilograms. Its design includes 29 degrees of freedom, which allows for a range of movements, and it is powered by an NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin system with 64 GB of memory.

Sprout incorporates a number of safety-focused design elements, such as a soft padded exterior, minimized pinch points, and compliant motor control. Lightweight materials are used to reduce kinetic energy, aiming to support safer operation in environments shared with people.

What the numbers show

• Sprout stands 1.07 meters (3.5 feet) tall
• The robot weighs 22.7 kilograms (50 pounds
• Sprout is priced starting at around $50,000

Integrated autonomy features are included in the platform, such as mapping, localization, and teleoperation capabilities. Sprout is also equipped with grippers to enable various manipulation tasks, supporting a wide range of research and development activities.

The robot’s appearance is designed to be socially approachable, featuring expressive mechanical eyebrows and a soft, padded exterior. Its form factor draws inspiration from popular fictional robots, aiming to encourage positive interaction in shared spaces.

Several organizations have adopted Sprout early in its release, including Disney, Boston Dynamics, the University of California San Diego, and New York University. These early users represent a mix of industry and academic interests in advancing robotics research and applications.

Sprout’s starting price is set at approximately $50,000, reflecting its focus as a developer-oriented platform rather than a product for general consumers. The combination of technical features and safety considerations positions Sprout as a resource for those working on new robotics solutions.

* This article is based on publicly available information at the time of writing.