Autonomous
A vertically integrated technology company that designs and manufactures high-tech ergonomic office furniture and autonomous robotics for workspaces and research laboratories.
- CEO / Founder
- Duy Huynh
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $125K
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- 500 Global, Haitao Capital
Technology & Products
Key Products
Ergonomic office chairs (e.g., ErgoChair Pro) and electric standing desks. The company also mentions autonomous robotics for workspaces and research laboratories.
Technological Advantage
Full vertical integration allows for rapid prototyping and the deployment of advanced manufacturing techniques (like 3D printing) while maintaining a Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) price advantage.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers premium, tech-infused ergonomic furniture and robotics at competitive price points by owning the entire supply chain from R&D to manufacturing.
How They Differentiate
Full vertical integration (owning the supply chain from R&D to manufacturing) combined with tech-infused materials like 3D-printed TPE spring matrices and integrated AI workspace management software (ZenWork).
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Remote professionals, enterprise offices, gamers, and research laboratories seeking advanced ergonomic or automation solutions.
Industry Verticals
["Office Furniture","Consumer Electronics","Robotics & Automation","E-commerce","Health & Wellness"]
Competitors
Uplift Desk, Fully (MillerKnoll), Secretlab, Branch Furniture
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Scaled to $120.5M in annual revenue (2023) with a global team of approximately 388 employees.
Major Milestones
["Founded in 2015 by Duy Huynh with a focus on office robotics (Maya Robot).","Successful crowdfunding for SmartDesk in 2015, raising over $400,000.","Participated in 500 Startups (Batch 15) in late 2015.","Reached $120M+ annual revenue milestone in 2023 as a primarily bootstrapped/profitable entity.","Launched the ErgoChair Ultra 2 in 2024, featuring a world-first 3D-printed TPE ergonomic design.","Recognized as one of America's Best Startup Employers by Forbes in 2025."]
Notable Customers
Google, Microsoft, Netflix, SpaceX, Facebook