Artificial intelligence has advanced at an incredible pace over the past decade, evolving from simple automated tools into sophisticated systems capable of understanding language, learning preferences, and engaging in natural conversations. Thanks to breakthroughs in machine learning and natural language processing, AI technology can now power interactive companions that feel far more responsive and personalized than ever before. These innovations have made AI companions possible, which are multimodal digital entities designed to provide human-like conversation, emotional support, and long-term relationships, distinguishing them from standard AI assistants built for productivity. The more advanced models even allow users to design the physical appearance, voice tone, and specific personality traits of their AI companions. Enter HooRii Technology, who recently announced the upcoming launch of ClawStage, a fully integrated, ready-to-run embodied AI device designed for creators, educators, developers, and technology enthusiasts.
WHO IS HOORII?
HooRii Technology is a technology company based in Hangzhou, China that’s dedicated to the deep integration of AI and smart homes. The company’s mission is to build the critical infrastructure that connects digital agents with the physical home environment.
HooRii Technology’s official logo
The company is also the founder of Thread technology in China and an expert in Near Field Communication. Internationally, HooRii Technology is a key contributor and member of Thread and Matter protocol organizations, providing end-side, edge-side, software, and hardware Thread solutions worldwide. Since 2021, HooRii has been the strategic Thread solution provider for top-end device manufacturers across 30+ countries.
Prior to entering the AI sector, the company independently developed HooRiiOS, an industry-leading cluster-intelligent cross-platform IoT system. Building upon this foundation, HooRii Technology provides comprehensive lifecycle support for terminal device manufacturers through its integrated solution platform HooRii Console, universal module development kit HooRii Workbench, intelligent production line services HooRii Production Line Services, and cross-chip platform modules. This enables brand and ODM partners to efficiently develop competitive Matter products, with full-cycle assistance spanning development, testing, certification, and mass production.
By providing IoT solutions with HooRiiOS software system as the delivery baseline, HooRii Technology is committed to creating cost reduction and efficiency value for global high-end IoT brands and IoT device manufacturers, as well as helping customers to improve device quality.
In 2025, HooRii launched its core flagship product, HooRii, driving a fundamental paradigm shift in the Home AI landscape—from merely providing tools to actively building meaningful relationships.
More recently, the company announced the upcoming launch of its latest product, ClawStage, a fully integrated embodied AI device, which aims to make embodied AI technology more accessible to consumers. ClawStage represents HooRii’s next step in bringing artificial intelligence into the physical world.
HooRii’s co-founder, Roy Chen, recently shared his thoughts on HooRii’s ClawStage device, noting that “ClawStage is designed to serve as a platform for interactive AI experiences—whether for creative experimentation, educational exploration, or next-generation human-machine interface development.”
HooRii Technology’s co-founder, Roy Chen
WHAT IS HOORII’S CLAWSTAGE?
HooRii Technology’s ClawStage is a fully integrated, ready-to-run embodied AI device with expressive hardware and AI-driven behavior that’s designed to bring AI to the real, physical world. The device creates a 3D physical presence using any form the user wishes to build an AI companion that combines expressive motion, environmental sensing, and an integrated display system, effectively transforming AI from a purely digital experience into a tangible, interactive presence.
ClawStage by HooRii Technology
The ClawStage integrates a built-in Raspberry Pi 5 module and runs natively on HooRii’s OpenClaw, a self-hosted, open-source AI assistant that you run on your own computer or virtual private server (VPS).
ClawStage by HooRii Technology
Featuring emotional intelligence and adaptive memory powered by OpenClaw, the device’s AI companion provides smart interactions, meaning it’s capable of understanding, learning, and evolving with the user, allowing for a deeply personal experience, all while maintaining a unified memory and identity across the hardware, desktop , and app.
This enables a user’s AI character to seamlessly move between devices, including the ClawStage, computers and laptops, as well as the mobile app.
It also features IoT connectivity, supporting all leading smart home systems, including Apple Home, Google Home, Home Assistant, and more. Thanks to that, it can be used as your smart home central hub.
Via the HooRii Workshop (desktop software) or the HooRii App, users can create their ideal character for ClawStage’s AI companion using words, then bring it to life with their preferred appearance and custom personality. The app also lets users manage their ClawStage device remotely.
HooRii Workshop
HooRii App
PRICING & AVAILABILITY
According to HooRii’s co-founder, Roy Chen, the ClawStage Standard Integrated Version—which includes a built-in Raspberry Pi module, comes fully assembled and pre-configured within the structure of the device. Once initiated, the configuration will deliver a true out-of-the-box experience with no additional hardware required.
The ClawStage Standard Integrated Version is set to have a future MSRP of $399.
Nevertheless, those interested in buying it can get it at a discounted price through HooRii’s Kickstarter Crowdfunding Campaign, which will offer a limited Super Early Backer pricing of $279, providing a meaningful discount for early adopters while maintaining strong long-term retail positioning.
In addition to the fully integrated model, HooRii will also offer a Developer Hardware Edition at an MSRP of $219. This version includes the complete ClawStage hardware platform—incorporating display, motion system, and environmental sensing capabilities—but is designed for advanced users who prefer to integrate their own computational configuration. The developer edition will be framed specifically for technical users and will not be positioned as a parallel mainstream version.
This refined approach ensures that ClawStage is clearly understood as a complete embodied AI product, rather than a modular kit with multiple available configurations which will strengthen consumer clarity and improve the product’s overall market positioning.
The device is set to be launched on Kickstarter on Sunday, March 15th, 2026, through which HooRii aims to secure up to $1 million in crowdfunding commitments.
For more information on HooRii’s ClawStage AI companion device, visit ClawStage’s official website.
