Allegedly trashing Airbnbs to test robots puts startup in legal trouble

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A San Francisco robotics startup faces a lawsuit from an Airbnb host who says its robot testing damaged his home. The complaint alleges the company used the property as a commercial test site and left behind extensive physical damage. The story also highlights the startup’s low profile, its founders’ backgrounds, and reports that it has raised more than $300 million. The incident underscores the operational and reputational risks that can come with field testing hardware in real-world environments.

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