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Ava Robotics is an innovative American robotics company dedicated to transforming the modern workplace through intelligent, autonomous telepresence solutions. Founded by former iRobot engineers Youssef Saleh and Marcio Macedo, the brand is built on the vision of enabling seamless remote collaboration, empowering employees to participate fully in workplace activities regardless of physical location.
At the core of Ava Robotics’ offerings is the Ava telepresence robot, a sophisticated platform that combines autonomous navigation with high-definition video conferencing. Equipped with advanced sensors, machine learning, and mobility technology, Ava can navigate complex office environments, interact with humans safely, and provide a reliable presence for remote team members. This technology allows organizations to bridge geographical gaps, improve team engagement, and maintain productivity in hybrid work environments.
The Ava brand stands out for its focus on user-friendly design, flexibility, and integration with existing workplace infrastructure. Its applications span healthcare, education, finance, retail, technology, and manufacturing, showcasing the robot’s adaptability across diverse industries.
With headquarters in Somerville, Massachusetts, Ava Robotics is recognized globally as a leader in telepresence robotics. By combining innovation, intelligent automation, and human-centric design, the brand redefines workplace collaboration, offering organizations a future-ready solution for remote interaction, operational efficiency, and workforce inclusion.
Ava Robotics is an American robotics technology company that designs and builds intelligent robots for the workplace. Established by former iRobot engineers Youssef Saleh and Marcio Macedo, the company introduced its autonomous telepresence robot, Ava, in 2018. Ava combines autonomous mobility with high-definition video conferencing, enabling remote employees to participate in workplace activities as if they were physically present. The robot is equipped with sophisticated sensors and autonomous navigation capabilities, allowing it to move around a remote location seamlessly. Ava’s design is based on a previous “tech demonstrator” project also called Ava, showcased by iRobot in 2011.
Headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, Ava Robotics operates across multiple sectors, including healthcare, finance, technology, retail, education, and manufacturing. The company’s vision is to drive workplace transformation through the seamless integration and widespread adoption of intelligent robots that work alongside and for people.
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