Cartwheel Robotics develops Yogi, an embodied-AI companion robot designed for warm, human-friendly interaction.

Last verified: 2026.08.27
Overview
Products listed
1
Flagship product
Yogi
Primary scenarios
Healthcare and rehabilitation · Research and education
Commercial progress
Commercial pilot
RoboAtlas Summary
Official positioning
The company presents its vision as making robots feel human through robot systems that connect naturally with people.
Hardware scope
Its recorded flagship is Yogi, a full-stack companion robot with soft medical-grade silicone skin, integrated actuation safety features and a removable battery.
Intelligence scope
Cartwheel describes Yogi as integrating embodied AI across hardware, firmware, intelligence and interaction. The official page describes natural movement and intuitive response, without publishing a detailed model architecture.
Go-to-market
Yogi is presented through a waitlist rather than a public purchase price. Cartwheel says initial deployments target hospitality, healthcare and research, with home use planned later.
Products
Active products
People
Scott LaValley
Founder
Founder of Cartwheel Robotics.
Funding history
Strategic investment
USD 150K
New Wave Holdings Corp.
Timeline
- Product released
Yogi
- Funding
Strategic investment
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