‘Like a Sad Pixar Movie’

Pasadena-based Embodies, the e-learning firm behind “Moxie,” an AI robotic for teenagers, is shutting down after it went bankrupt, and taking Moxie down with it.

“Embodied is closing as a result of monetary challenges. A vital funding spherical fell by, leaving us unable to maintain operations,” the corporate mentioned in an FAQ despatched to customers and revealed on its web site.

Since Moxie, the corporate’s $799 AI robotic, required cloud connectivity, it should cease working “inside days” the corporate famous.

It additionally said that no refunds might be given, except individuals who purchased it throughout the final 30 days.

There is a possible final result wherein the corporate returns and Moxie powers again up however the firm is “unsure” it should occur.

Social media customers mourned the tip of Moxie.

“This could possibly be my final convo with moxie. Got an e mail saying hes being shut down endlessly any day now. This looks like a tragic pixar film . Update video on my profile that is getting loopy,” Heather Frazier captioned a TikTok video.