Deep Tech

As companion robots debut, investors question whether they are useful appliances or pricey toys for the middle class.

Robotics companies are accelerating launch cycles and crossing into each other’s categories, tapping innovation to keep growth alive in a crowded market.

The two firms are shifting focus from portable power to home storage, betting that easier installation will win over consumers.

CEO Li Tong credits a relentless focus on real-world deployment with making Keenon the global leader in commercial service robots.

The startup has raised funding to expand its companion robot line after launching on Kickstarter and at CES.

AI features were on display in Berlin, but the real focus is shifting from flashy products to seamless systems.

Framed as an always-on revenue generator, the agentic platform promises small businesses the kind of advertising power that once cost thousands a month.

Investors remain hopeful about future growth, but rising AI exposure is a source of concern.