Who Are We?

We’re a small indie team based in Adelaide, South Australia. We fully design our robots ourselves, from code & animation to circuit boards & plastics!

In The Beginning...

Ortomi began in 2021 as a student project by co-founders, Sam and Christian, with the goal of trying to capture the comforting presence of a real pet. The first Ortomi prototype did nothing more than blink and stare but received a great deal of support and positive feedback which encouraged us to begin building and assembling several more.

Before we knew it, we were selling thousands all around the world to people who valued the companionship of a small robot friend. Since the first prototype, we’ve sold 5,000+ units all over the world and we plan on developing and improving Ortomi to make the best product we possibly can. We are so excited for the next chapter of the Ortomi journey and hope you can join us for the ride!

Our Mission

Our mission is to create and share the joy of companionship with as many people as we can – and make a difference in people’s lives even if in just a small way. Everybody needs a friend, and we are lucky enough to be able to bring this to people who need it. We have seen Ortomi really help people with their mental health, especially anxiety and loneliness. This really inspires us to continue making Ortomi better every day!

What 'Ortomi' Means

Ortomi comes from the word ‘Automata’ – machines designed to imitate life. We strive to create products that help people as much as (if not more than) real animals and living things.