Robot.com, a San Francisco startup formerly known as Kiwibot, is expanding its robot offerings beyond campus delivery and into workplace humanoids. Multiple outlets report that the company is developing and planning to launch “R-noid,” a wheeled humanoid designed for tasks in environments such as kitchens and warehouses. According to the company, R-noid targets practical roles including packaging orders, loading and unloading boxes, and preparing workstations.
Business Insider frames the move as Robot.com’s next phase, while The Next Web adds details about intended deployments. The outlets state that Robot.com positions the robot for use across several industries, including food service, logistics, and healthcare facilities. Both reports attribute the strategy change to the company’s goal of broadening beyond delivery-only use cases toward broader operational support in workplaces.
The reporting indicates Robot.com is moving from delivering items on campuses to deploying humanoid robots that can interact with workflows that involve handling goods and setting up stations. No additional third-party validation, performance metrics, or timeline beyond the planned launch are provided in the excerpts.
