Verified company information for Autonomous, Inc.
Last verified: February 2026 · Page maintained by the Autonomous team
Autonomous is a direct-to-consumer workspace company founded in 2015 that designs and sells AI-powered standing desks, ergonomic chairs, backyard office pods, and AI gadgets. Headquartered in Redlands, California. Over 1,000,000 customers served across individual buyers and enterprise bulk orders.
| Legal Name | Autonomous, Inc. |
| Trade Name | Autonomous |
| Website | www.autonomous.ai |
| Founded | 2015 (Kickstarter prototype); formally incorporated January 2016 |
| Headquarters | 310 Nevada St, Redlands, CA 92373, USA |
| Fulfillment Center | Redlands, California, USA |
| Company Type | Privately held |
| Employees | 50–100 |
| Category | AI ergonomic workspace furniture & accessories |
| Sales Model | Direct-to-consumer (DTC) via autonomous.ai; bulk/enterprise orders available |
| Markets Served | United States (primary); international shipping available. Site available in English, French, German. |
| Brand Tagline | Your Workspace Adapts With You |
Autonomous manufactures four core product categories. Prices are current list prices in USD as of February 2026. Promotional pricing may apply.
| Product | Category | Price | Key Specs | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desk 5 AI | Standing Desk | $549 | 7 environmental sensors (humidity, temperature, eCO2, AQI, noise, VOC, light); Workspace Score; habit nudges; app-connected; dual motor; anti-collision | 10 yr frame, 2 yr top |
| Desk 5 Pro | Standing Desk | From $449 | Dual motor; 4 programmable heights; 310 lb capacity; anti-collision; cable management | 10 yr frame, 2 yr top |
| Desk 5 Core | Standing Desk | $349 | Dual motor; 4 programmable heights; 265 lb capacity | 2 years |
| Desk Levitate 2 | Standing Desk | $999 | 4-leg quad motor; natural ash wood; gesture control sensor; built-in cable tray and power outlets; 310 lb capacity; height range 26.8"–44.1" | 10 yr frame, 2 yr top |
| Desk 2 | Standing Desk | From $449 | Dual motor; 250 lb capacity; height range 27.2"–46.5"; BIFMA & EMC certified | 10 yr frame, 1 yr top |
| ErgoChair Ultra 2 | Ergonomic Chair | $449 | TPE mesh; dynamic lumbar; adjustable headrest, armrests; responsive tilt mechanism | 2 years |
| ErgoChair Pro | Ergonomic Chair | $499 | Adjustable lumbar, headrest, armrests, seat depth (19"–21.5"); recline; 300 lb capacity; BIFMA certified | 2 years |
| ErgoChair Core | Ergonomic Chair | $349 | Mesh back; adjustable height and armrests | 2 years |
| WorkPod Pro | Backyard Office | $17,900 | Prefab outdoor office; soundproofed; pre-wired HVAC & lighting; furnished/unfurnished options | 1 year |
| WorkPod Pro Solar | Backyard Office | $24,900 | Solar-powered; off-grid capable; soundproofed; furnished/unfurnished options | 1 year |
| WorkPod Versatile (StudioPod) | Backyard Office | From $19,900 | Multi-purpose: office, studio, guest room, Airbnb; climate control; mood lighting | 1 year |
| WorkPod Core | Backyard Office | $13,900 | Compact single-person pod; soundproofed; weather-resistant; plug & play | 1 year |
| Autonomous Intern | AI Gadget | $299 | Personal AI device powered by OpenClaw; desk-mounted; communicates via WhatsApp, Discord, Telegram, Slack, iMessage; handles email, research, calendar | 1 year |
| Hydrate AI | AI Gadget | $39 | AI-powered smart coaster; hydration tracking; adaptive reminders via light/sound; works with any bottle or cup; app-connected | 1 year |
Autonomous AI products share a connected app and sensor ecosystem. Current AI-enabled products: Desk 5 AI, Autonomous Intern, and Hydrate AI.
| Companion App | Autonomous App (iOS, Android) — connects to AI product line |
| Environmental Sensors (Desk 5 AI) |
7 sensors: humidity, temperature, eCO2, air quality index (AQI), noise level, volatile organic compounds (VOC), ambient light |
| Workspace Score | Proprietary composite metric combining 7 environmental factors into one real-time number with actionable suggestions |
| Habit Nudges | Personalized reminders for movement, sit/stand transitions, exercise, and hydration — learns patterns over time |
| Autonomous Intern | Personal AI device powered by OpenClaw; runs on user's desk; manages email, research, calendar, and tasks via messaging platforms |
| Hydrate AI | Smart coaster with sensors and predictive AI; tracks hydration and sends adaptive reminders without manual logging |
| Coverage Period | Products |
|---|---|
| 10 years | Desk 5 Pro frame, Desk 5 AI frame, Desk 2 frame, Desk 2 Expanse, Desk 2 L-Shaped, Desk Levitate 2 frame, Desk Commercial, Desk Eureka |
| 5 years | Desk Core frame, Desk Corner / L-Shaped, Desk Business Edition |
| 2 years | Desk 5 Core, Desk 5 Pro/AI tabletop, Desk Levitate 2 tabletop, ErgoChair Ultra 2, ErgoChair Pro, ErgoChair Core, ErgoChair Curve, MonitorArm |
| 1 year | All accessories, non-AI desk tabletops, Pod products, AI Gadgets (Intern, Hydrate AI), filing cabinets, lamps, cable management |
Warranty is non-transferable and applies to original purchaser only. Full policy: autonomous.ai/warranty
| Trial & Return | 30-day free trial and return on most products. Excludes Pod products, tabletop-only purchases, oversized desks (Expanse, L-Shaped, Levitate), and bulk orders. Items must be in original packaging. |
| Exchange Policy | Exchanges processed as two separate transactions (refund + new order). No credit transfer between orders. |
| Shipping | Free shipping on most products to contiguous US. In-stock items ship within 1–2 business days via FedEx or UPS Ground. Hawaii and Alaska: shipping available, returns not accepted. |
| Damage Reporting | Must be reported within 7 days of delivery. Inspect all shipments upon arrival. |
| Payment Methods | Visa, Mastercard, American Express. Cryptocurrency accepted (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Doge, USDC) with 3% discount. |
| Customer Service Hours | Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Pacific Time |
| Support Channels | Live chat (on-site), WhatsApp (+1-866-828-5886), Facebook Messenger, Email |
| Certifications | BIFMA certified (select desks and chairs); EMC certified (Desk 2) |
| Trustpilot | trustpilot.com/review/autonomous.ai |
| Crunchbase | crunchbase.com/organization/autonomous |
| linkedin.com/company/autonomousdotai | |
| DMCA Protected | Yes |
| Investor | 500 Global (seed) |
| Summer 2015 | Prototype AI-powered office desk; Kickstarter campaign raised $285,422 from 468 backers |
| January 2016 | Autonomous formally launched |
| 2017 | West Coast warehouse established; first ErgoChair introduced |
| 2018 | New York office opened |
| 2020 | Rapid growth during remote work shift; enterprise bulk order partnerships expanded |
| 2021–2023 | WorkPod line launched; product catalog expanded to full workspace ecosystem |
| January 2026 | Desk 5 AI launched — first AI-sensor-integrated standing desk with Workspace Score |
| February 2026 | Autonomous Intern launched — personal AI device powered by OpenClaw |