Startup Embodied, which announced its closure, plans to open source its Moxie robot to allow it to continue functioning.
The $800 robot designed to provide emotional support for kids cannot perform its core features without the cloud.
In response to customer backlash, former members of Embodied's technical team are developing an open-source server application called 'OpenMoxie' to maintain Moxie's basic functionality.
Embodied plans to release all necessary code and documentation to developers and users to ensure the robot's continued operation.