Autonomous Inc. Expands into AI Hardware and Robotics with 'Future Labs'
TECHNOLOGY
Autonomous introduces a diverse ecosystem of tools from its partners like UBTech Robotics, LimX Dynamics and Elephant Robotics as well as other brands to come.
The definition of the modern workspace is shifting rapidly, moving beyond ergonomic furniture to encompass the intelligent systems that drive automation and artificial intelligence. Autonomous Inc., the technology company globally recognized for revolutionizing the AI-powered office, today announced a significant strategic expansion into this new frontier: the launch of Autonomous Future Labs.
This new, dedicated vertical is designed to democratize access to high-end hardware, offering AI edge computers, AI gadgets, and research-grade robotics tailored for laboratories, developers, and STEM education. The move is a pivotal moment in the company’s mission, acknowledging that the future of work involves not just physical comfort but also advanced automation.
Lowering the Barrier to Embodied AI
Autonomous Future Labs aims to bridge the gap between high-end industrial hardware and the consumer-developer market. This ensures that access to cutting-edge technology is available to both well-funded research institutes and essential STEM training classes.
To anchor this expansion, Autonomous has secured strategic distribution partnerships with leading robotics manufacturers, including UBTech Robotics, LimX Dynamics, and Elephant Robotics. These alliances position Autonomous as a premier channel for cutting-edge robotic hardware.
The new lineup includes solutions specifically designed for accelerated discovery:
Research & STEM Robotics: This includes the open-source-friendly Hacky (TurtleBot) for STEM training, focusing on complex tasks like SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping). The portfolio extends to robust Mobile AGVs for warehouse automation simulation and high-precision multi-axis robotic arms for teaching advanced manipulation.
Intelligent Lab Logistics: Products like Alfred (Delivery Robot) automate internal lab logistics, ensuring reliable material transport and sample retrieval.
The Edge Computing Advantage
Autonomous Future Labs also addresses the growing need for local data processing with its collection of AI Gadgets and Edge AI Computers. These high-performance systems are crucial for running local Large Language Models (LLMs) and processing sensor data right where the action is happening.
Processing data locally at the edge ensures maximum data privacy and delivers the high processing speed necessary for real-time autonomous operation of robots on site.
Brody Slade, Head of Product at Autonomous, emphasized the importance of accessible tools: “By launching Future Labs and partnering with innovators... we are providing engineers, researchers, and students with the accessible hardware they need to build the next generation of autonomous technologies. We are essentially lowering the barrier to entry for Sim-to-Real research.”
The full collection of AI gadgets and robotic platforms is available now in the U.S. market through Autonomous’s website, with special educational pricing tiers available for academic institutions and research labs. Autonomous Future Labs is making "Boundless Living, Infinite Possibilities" the immediate reality for innovators.