Opening Soon — Bay Area

Your Friendly Neighborhood Robot Shop

Expert repair, setup, training, and accessories for the humanoid robots arriving next. Think of us as the Genius Bar, but for your robotic family members.

Friendly robot helping a family
Opening Q3 2026

Where We Are Today in Humanoid Robotics

Real progress is happening right now. Watch the latest demos.

Latest clips: Figure autonomous factory work, Unitree and others on public stages, and humanoid movement breakthroughs. Video courtesy of @lioronai on X.

How We'll Help You

From first setup to ongoing support, we're here for every step of your robot journey.

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Expert Repairs

Factory-trained technicians ready to diagnose problems, quote repairs, and get robots back to work.

Starting at $149 diagnosis
Full repair quote after inspection

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Setup & Training

Unboxing, home layout teaching, safety basics, app setup, and practical 1-on-1 training.

$299
2-hour session

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Home Visits

Premium in-home service for setup, troubleshooting, repair intake, and smart home integration.

$399+
Bay Area only

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Accessories Shop

Charging stations, protective covers, specialty attachments, and upgrade kits for popular robots.

Shop opening soon
Targeting Q3 2026

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Darryl Sladden - Founder

Darryl Sladden

Founder & Chief Robot Whisperer

Why Choose DarrylBots?

Founded by a long-time technologist who has spent his career helping people understand, adopt, and trust complex technology.

  • Real expertise. Founder Darryl Sladden built systems at Cisco, Google, and Box, and co-authored SIP Trunking for Cisco Press in 2010.
  • Local & personal. Your friendly neighborhood robot shop. Meet the bots in person and get practical, plain-English help.
  • Brand agnostic. We are preparing to support Tesla Optimus, Figure, 1X NEO, Unitree, and more. No gatekeeping.
  • Community first. Free monthly meetups, robot playdates, and educational workshops as humanoid ownership becomes real.
Robot repair workshop

Built for the First Wave of Robot Owners

Humanoid robots will need more than hype. Owners will need local help, honest guidance, and someone who can translate the technical details.

Practical Support

Setup, troubleshooting, home readiness, and everyday ownership questions handled by people who understand the technology.

Transparent Pricing

Clear starting prices, written repair quotes, and no mystery service packages before anyone touches your robot.

Community Learning

Workshops, meetups, demos, and buyer education for families, enthusiasts, and local businesses preparing for physical AI.

Robot News & Insights

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