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Comments (10)
Nick Giannakis
Security robots will likely strengthen their appeal by focusing on the non-security applications. A more inviting and less obtrusive robot will certainly improve the acceptance of such a devise in many work environments. Additionally, this tech forward approach will benefit from the nature of how people buy. Security purchases are often reactionary in nature whereas tech purchases are typically driven by ‘wow factor’. It’s difficult to predict the size of the market for security robots but I expect this approach will be more easily adopted.
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Undisclosed #1
With robots as well, beauty is only skin deep.
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Undisclosed Manufacturer #2
Think Zenbo is the best looking indoor bot now.
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John Honovich
Cobalt got a feature in Wired Magazine, looks like it got a bump from the Knightscope drowning as the article emphasizes a contrast with them:
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Undisclosed Integrator #3
5000 a month! Hang on there is a robot that can walk up stairs, tackle someone, discriminate on threats and call for the police...
its called led a human lol
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John Honovich
Cobalt has raised $16.5 million Series A round led by Sequoia. That's impressive, given security robots issues to date and the pedigree of Sequoia.
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John Honovich
Cobalt has a video feature now on the WSJ that emphasizes the remote operator interacting with the robot:
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John Honovich
Update: Cobalt announces raising $35 million Series B funding.
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Undisclosed #4
Cobalt is very, very impressive. I've met with them a couple of times, and their entire concept is extremely well thought-out and focused on actually solving customer problems. They're honest about what they can and cannot do, and have been very open to feedback.
It's unfortunate that they get compared to Knightscope, because the two are really nothing like each other.
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