Taobotics

Taobotics, formerly known as Taobotics LLC (深圳朝闻道智能信息科技有限公司), operates from Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, and is part of the industrials sector, specifically within manufacturing and robotics. The company, which participated in the Y-Combinator W19 batch, focuses on creating autonomous robots designed for retail environments. Taobotics utilizes a sophisticated multi-sensor fusion navigation system combined with VSLAM machine learning algorithms to enable indoor navigation. Its robots, such as the MallBot, are equipped with autonomous navigation, automatic obstacle avoidance, and voice interaction capabilities. MallBot, which weighs 55kg and can carry a maximum load of 50kg, boasts a battery life of 8 hours and features autonomous recharging. The company claims that MallBot reduces promotional costs by 50% and increases product conversion by 300%, thereby significantly boosting sales and creating ten times more brand exposure. Additionally, Taobotics offers an open-source education platform named HandsFree, which supports other projects like ROS, MPRT, and PIXHAWK, to facilitate the development of various types of robots. The company’s products have reached markets in China, the United States, Belgium, and Mexico, aiming to empower millions of robots with enhanced mobility and navigation capabilities.