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Amazon acquired Fauna Robotics on March 24, 2026, adding the humanoid robot developer to its growing robotics portfolio. Fauna's Sprout robot can perform tasks including picking up objects, dancing, and walking, positioning it as an "approachable" design in the competitive humanoid robotics market. By early April, analysts examined Amazon's strategic rationale for the acquisition, suggesting the company sees potential in Fauna's humanoid development approach for future warehouse automation and consumer applications.