Toyota Invests $14M In Intuition Robotics

July 16, 2017 | Israeli robotics company Intuition Robotics has raised $14 million in a Series A round led by Toyota Research Institute. Founded in 2015 by Itai Mendelsohn, Dor Skuler, and Roy Amir, Intuition Robotics has developed a robot companion that uses artificial intelligence to improve the lives of the aging population. Named ElliQ, the small tabletop robot can suggest content to watch, give reminders about appointments, and set up chats with friends, among other functions. In total, the company has raised $22 million in three funding rounds.