Connected toy maker Sphero has spun out a personal robotics startup called Misty Robotics with a series A round that included Venrock and Foundry Group.
US-based connected toy producer Sphero has spun out a personal robot developer called Misty Robotics with $11.5m of series A funding from investors including venture capital firms Venrock and Foundry Group.
Sphero is best known for its rolling toys, which can be controlled by a user’s smartphone, but Misty is working on personal robots that can be used at home or work for personal interaction or to perform tasks.
Misty’s initial focus will be on its first personal robot, and…
