Ava Robotics :: Intelligent, Autonomous Mobile Telepresence Robots Designed for Commercial & Workplace Applications

Ava Robotics is a Boston-based robotics company founded in 2016 as a spinout from iRobot. The company develops intelligent, autonomous mobile telepresence robots designed for commercial and workplace applications. With roots in iRobot’s advanced robotics expertise, Ava focuses on creating user-friendly, safe robots that enhance productivity, collaboration, safety, and quality of life by allowing remote workers, experts, and visitors to “teleport” into physical spaces.

The core of Ava’s offering is the Ava Robot — a self-navigating telepresence platform that combines autonomous mobility, high-definition video conferencing, and intelligent sensors. Unlike stationary video calls, Ava robots enable remote users to move freely around offices, factories, hospitals, or facilities as if physically present. Key features include autonomous navigation with obstacle avoidance, high-quality cameras (including side views), integration with major platforms like Microsoft Teams and Cisco Webex, and secure, reliable operation in dynamic indoor environments.

Main robot-based products include:

• Ava Telepresence Robot: The flagship product, equipped with autonomous driving capabilities, 360° awareness, and professional-grade video/audio for natural interactions. It supports remote presence for meetings, facility tours, inspections, and client engagements.
• Ava Mobile Base: A robust, configurable base platform that powers the telepresence system, optimized for smooth movement in office and industrial settings.
• Specialized Solutions:
  • Remote Healthcare / Ava Healthcare Robot — Enables doctors and specialists to conduct bedside visits and consultations remotely in hospitals and nursing homes.
  • Clean Room Solutions — Designed for contamination-controlled environments in pharmaceuticals, electronics, and research.
  • Remote Expert & Hybrid Work — Allows engineers, managers, or executives to collaborate across locations.
  • Client Engagement & Security — Supports virtual facility tours, sales briefings, and surveillance/patrol applications.

Ava Robotics targets industries including corporate offices, healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, and security. The robots are valued for reducing travel needs, improving response times, enhancing hybrid work models, and increasing safety by minimizing unnecessary human exposure in certain environments.