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Temi

Robotics · New York City, United States · Founded 2015

Temi is a robotics company that has developed an intelligent, mobile, personal AI assistant robot. The company was founded in 2015 by Yossi Wolf, who was inspired to create the robot after observing his grandmother's difficulty with holding a cup of tea and using a smartphone. In 2016, Temi was spun off from Robo-Team Ltd., a developer of autonomous robots for military use. The company is headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Tel Aviv, Shenzhen, and Singapore. Temi's core product is a three-foot-tall robot that functions as a mobile hub for communication, smart home control, and entertainment. The robot is equipped with a 10.1-inch or 13.3-inch HD touchscreen, advanced sensors including LiDAR for autonomous navigation, multiple cameras for facial recognition and video calls, and a premium sound system. It operates on a customized Android OS and can be controlled via voice commands, the touchscreen, or a mobile app. The robot can autonomously navigate its environment, follow users, and carry small items up to 6.6 pounds on its built-in tray, which also serves as a wireless charging stand. Temi integrates with voice assistants like Alexa and connects to smart home devices, allowing users to manage their environment hands-free. The company targets both the consumer market and various business sectors, including healthcare, retail, hospitality, and corporate offices. In a business context, Temi can act as a receptionist, guide visitors, facilitate virtual meetings, deliver items, and serve as an interactive point-of-sale. For the elderly and in healthcare settings, it offers companionship, medication reminders, and telehealth services. The business model operates on a Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) basis, providing an affordable solution for businesses seeking to automate tasks and improve customer engagement. The open SDK allows developers to create and deploy third-party applications, expanding the robot's capabilities through a dedicated app store. Keywords: personal assistant robot, autonomous navigation, telepresence robot, Robot-as-a-Service, RaaS, AI assistant, mobile robot, smart home control, video conferencing robot, healthcare robotics, retail robotics, hospitality robot, business automation, elder care technology, open SDK platform, LiDAR navigation, facial recognition, voice control, interactive display, fleet management