Andromeda Robotics
Andromeda Robotics is an Australian company that makes Abi, a humanoid companion robot designed to reduce loneliness among older people in aged care. It was founded in 2022 by mechatronics engineer Grace Brown and Yan Chen, and is based in Melbourne with a US office in San Francisco. Abi is a child-sized, colourful robot with arms, an expressive face and a personality; it talks with residents in many languages, remembers them, and leads activities such as conversation and group sessions. Abi is deployed across aged care homes in Australia, including with providers Mecwacare and MACG, where residents reacted positively in about 74 percent of recorded sessions. In September 2025 Andromeda raised an A$23 million (about US$15 million) Series A led by Forerunner at a valuation of about A$100 million, and in March 2026 it launched in the United States with a waitlist for care providers. Pricing is not published; Abi is offered to care organisations rather than sold in shops.
💡Notable Achievement: Secured $23 million in Series A funding in 2025, achieving a $100 million valuation to expand its eldercare humanoid Abi to the US market.
What Does Andromeda Robotics Do?
Andromeda Robotics, founded in Melbourne by Grace Brown, builds Abi, a social humanoid companion that combats loneliness in aged care, hospitals and homes.
“A humanoid companion designed to build emotional connections with older adults.”
Emotional Companionship
Facial recognition, memory, multilingual conversation and adaptive personality.
Approachable Design
110–120 cm body with expressive digital eyes to avoid the uncanny valley.
Robots-as-a-Service
Subscription model aimed at aged-care operators and expansion to the US market.
What Can Andromeda Robotics Robots Actually Do?
Cross-portfolio operational capabilities, manipulation tasks, and environmental competencies
Companionship, group activities and emotional support in care facilities with an 8-hour runtime.
Multilingual Conversation
Generative AI and LLMs power natural, personalised dialogue.
Memory & Recognition
Facial recognition and memory let Abi recall residents and adapt its personality.
Expressive Interaction
Animated facial expressions and gestures built around 15 degrees of freedom.
Group Activities
Runs group activities and companionship in aged-care facilities.
Andromeda Robotics Robots
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Abi
Manufactured by Andromeda Robotics
Abi is a compact social humanoid robot engineered for companionship in aged care and assisted living, standing at 110-120 cm to evoke approachability without uncanny valley effects. Featuring expressive digital eyes, animated facial expressions, and gesture-capable arms with 15 degrees of freedom in the upper body, Abi excels in emotional recognition, facial identification, and multilingual conversation across 90+ languages. Powered by Andromeda OS with generative AI and large language models, it processes non-verbal cues, vocal sentiment, and personalized memories to deliver empathetic interactions, mood-adaptive responses, and group activities like singing or games. Designed for stationary or wheeled mobility on a soft-edged, colorful frame, Abi fosters trust, reduces loneliness, and supports care teams by providing 1:1 engagement, cognitive stimulation, and long-shift runtime, prioritizing human connection over physical tasks
Andromeda Robotics Software & AI Ecosystem
Developer platforms, fleet management portals, autonomy intelligence, and enterprise integrations
Andromeda OS
Companion Behaviour Engine
Company OS combining generative AI, LLMs and emotion-detection sensing.
Facial Recognition & Emotion Detection
Personalised Social Interaction
Vision and sensor stack for recognising residents and responding to emotional cues.
Andromeda Robotics Timeline & Milestones
Evolutionary history, landmark prototypes, major acquisitions, and commercial roadmap
Andromeda Robotics founded
Grace Brown and Yan Chen found Andromeda Robotics in Melbourne to build Abi, a companion robot for older people.
Source: upstartsmedia.com
$3 million seed round
Andromeda raises a $3 million seed round led by Purpose Ventures.
Source: smartcompany.com.au
Abi sessions begin at MACG care homes
Andromeda begins tracking Abi companionship sessions with residents at MACG aged care facilities.
Source: upstartsmedia.com
A$23 million Series A led by Forerunner
Andromeda raises A$23 million in a Series A led by Forerunner, valuing the company at about A$100 million, to expand into the United States.
Source: smartcompany.com.au
Abi launches in the United States
Andromeda announces the US launch of Abi with a waitlist for care providers, run from its San Francisco office.
Source: upstartsmedia.com
Andromeda Robotics Competitors by Category
Direct industry rivals grouped by specific robotics domain
What Makes Andromeda Robotics Different?
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Key Strengths & Moats
- ✓US$23M Series A in 2025 at a reported US$100M valuation.
- ✓Focused eldercare use case with subscription pricing.
- ✓8-hour battery runtime suits a full care-home day.
Core Strategic Focus
Expanding Abi from Australian aged-care facilities to the United States.
Road Ahead & Challenges
- •Stationary platform with light manipulation limits practical assistance.
- •Needs strong clinical evidence of wellbeing impact to scale in care.
Andromeda Robotics vs Key Competitors
Strategic capability matrix across platform categories, commercial readiness, and target markets
Category / Focus
- Andromeda Robotics
- Stationary Social Humanoid
- Devanthro Robody
- Eldercare humanoid for home support
- Engineered Arts Ameca
- Expressive social humanoid
- Hanson Robotics Sophia
- Social/companion humanoid
- SoftBank Robotics Pepper
- Social humanoid in care & retail
Primary Use
- Andromeda Robotics
- Elderly companionship, emotional support
- Devanthro Robody
- Meal preparation
- Engineered Arts Ameca
- Human-robot interaction studies
- Hanson Robotics Sophia
- University research, AI and robotics education
- SoftBank Robotics Pepper
- Customer service, reception
Weight
- Andromeda Robotics
- 25 kg
- Devanthro Robody
- 60 kg
- Engineered Arts Ameca
- 49 kg
- Hanson Robotics Sophia
- 20 kg
- SoftBank Robotics Pepper
- 28 kg
Battery Runtime
- Andromeda Robotics
- 8 h
- Devanthro Robody
- 6 h
- Engineered Arts Ameca
- 4–6 h
- Hanson Robotics Sophia
- N/A
- SoftBank Robotics Pepper
- 12 h
| Strategic Dimension | Andromeda Robotics(Current) | Devanthro Robody | Engineered Arts Ameca | Hanson Robotics Sophia | SoftBank Robotics Pepper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category / Focus | Stationary Social Humanoid | Eldercare humanoid for home support | Expressive social humanoid | Social/companion humanoid | Social humanoid in care & retail |
| Primary Use | Elderly companionship, emotional support | Meal preparation | Human-robot interaction studies | University research, AI and robotics education | Customer service, reception |
| Weight | 25 kg | 60 kg | 49 kg | 20 kg | 28 kg |
| Battery Runtime | 8 h | 6 h | 4–6 h | N/A | 12 h |
Corporate Ecosystem & Ownership Structure
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Global Facilities & Operating Hubs
Andromeda Robotics Headquarters
HQSouth Melbourne, Australia
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Frequently Asked Questions
8 AnswersVerified answers, company specifications, and deployment details about Andromeda Robotics
What is Andromeda Robotics?
Andromeda Robotics is an Australian company, founded in 2022 and based in Melbourne, that builds Abi, a humanoid companion robot for aged care. Abi is designed to reduce loneliness among older people by talking with residents, remembering them and running social activities in care homes.
Who founded Andromeda Robotics?
Andromeda Robotics was founded in 2022 by Grace Brown, a mechatronics engineer who serves as chief executive, and Yan Chen. Brown began Abi as a personal project during the COVID pandemic before turning it into a company focused on companionship for older people.
What is the Abi robot?
Abi is a child-sized, colourful humanoid companion robot with arms, an expressive face and a personality. It holds conversations in many languages, recognises and remembers residents, and runs activities in aged care homes. It is built for companionship and wellbeing rather than lifting or physical care tasks.
Where is the Abi robot used?
Abi is used in aged care homes in Australia, including facilities run by Mecwacare and MACG. Andromeda launched in the United States in March 2026 with a waitlist for care providers, and it has said a multi-home facility in California was close to becoming its first US customer.
How much does the Abi robot cost?
Andromeda Robotics has not published a price for Abi. The robot is offered to aged care providers rather than sold to consumers in shops, so care organisations need to contact the company or join its waitlist for pricing and availability.
Does the Abi robot help with loneliness?
Andromeda reports that at MACG care homes Abi achieved a positive reaction in about 74 percent of recorded sessions, across residents speaking 22 different languages. The company designs Abi specifically to build emotional connection and reduce loneliness among older people.
How much funding has Andromeda Robotics raised?
Andromeda raised a $3 million seed round led by Purpose Ventures in 2024 and an A$23 million, about US$15 million, Series A in September 2025. The Series A was led by Forerunner and valued the company at about A$100 million.
Is Abi available in the United States?
Yes. Andromeda Robotics launched Abi in the United States in March 2026, operating from an office in San Francisco. Care providers can join a waitlist, and the company is expanding from its base of deployments in Australian aged care homes.
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