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Great Robots Deserve Great First Impressions

THE CHALLENGE AHEAD

The Better the Robot,
the More the Human Experience Matters.

Whether it's a first customer demo, an operator's shift, a fleet supervisor monitoring dozens of robots, or a technician performing routine maintenance, every autonomous system is experienced through a series of interactions with people.

Those touchpoints extend far beyond the user interface. They include the robot's physical form, its behavior, the digital tools that support it, and the way it communicates throughout its lifecycle.

Card79 designs those touchpoints through industrial design, interface design, and human-robot interactionhelping robotics companies create products that are easier to understand, easier to operate, and more compelling to experience.

how we work

Making Autonomy Easier to Understand, Operate, and Support.

01

Making autonomy more legible.

Through behavior design, interaction design and industrial design. (Image: Postmates Deliver Robot)

02

Designing for faster, more intuitive operations.

03

Robots that attract attention.

04

Designing for successful deployment at scale.

01

Making autonomy more legible.

Through behavior design, interaction design and industrial design. (Image: Postmates Deliver Robot)

02

Designing for faster, more intuitive operations.

03

Robots that attract attention.

04

Designing for successful deployment at scale.

01

Making autonomy more legible.

Through behavior design, interaction design and industrial design. (Image: Postmates Deliver Robot)

02

Designing for faster, more intuitive operations.

03

Robots that attract attention.

04

Designing for successful deployment at scale.

We design the hardware and software at the intersection of humans and emerging technologies. We bridge the gap between imagination and engineering by partnering with brands to turn ideas into innovations.

Great Robots Deserve Great First Impressions
Great Robots Deserve Great First Impressions

OUR CLIENTS

our work

Selected Robotics Work

From autonomous mobility and warehouse robotics to robot companions, these projects show how we help robotics companies turn technical innovation into products people understand, trust, and adopt.

Neuralink Robot

Designing a Precision Robot for Brain Surgery

Neuralink is pioneering Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology, enabling people to interact with digital systems using only their thoughts. Their mission is to create an assistive device that not only works seamlessly with the human brain but also integrates effortlessly into everyday life.

Industrial Design
User Experience
Product Development
Neurotech

Neuralink Robot

Designing a Precision Robot for Brain Surgery

Neuralink is pioneering Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology, enabling people to interact with digital systems using only their thoughts. Their mission is to create an assistive device that not only works seamlessly with the human brain but also integrates effortlessly into everyday life.

Industrial Design
User Experience
Product Development
Neurotech

Neuralink Robot

Designing a Precision Robot for Brain Surgery

Neuralink is pioneering Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology, enabling people to interact with digital systems using only their thoughts. Their mission is to create an assistive device that not only works seamlessly with the human brain but also integrates effortlessly into everyday life.

Industrial Design
User Experience
Product Development
Neurotech

Rapid Robotics

Designing a Robotics Platform for Scalable Deployment

Rapid Robotics empowers smaller U.S. manufacturers to harness robotics, bringing advanced manufacturing capabilities back onshore. We collaborated closely with Rapid’s team of engineers and logistics specialists to develop a system informed by customer feedback and real-world needs. The result is a robotics platform that’s both easy to deploy and adaptable, designed to function seamlessly across a variety of manufacturing environments.

Industrial Design
Product Development
Robotics

Rapid Robotics

Designing a Robotics Platform for Scalable Deployment

Rapid Robotics empowers smaller U.S. manufacturers to harness robotics, bringing advanced manufacturing capabilities back onshore. We collaborated closely with Rapid’s team of engineers and logistics specialists to develop a system informed by customer feedback and real-world needs. The result is a robotics platform that’s both easy to deploy and adaptable, designed to function seamlessly across a variety of manufacturing environments.

Industrial Design
Product Development
Robotics

Rapid Robotics

Designing a Robotics Platform for Scalable Deployment

Rapid Robotics empowers smaller U.S. manufacturers to harness robotics, bringing advanced manufacturing capabilities back onshore. We collaborated closely with Rapid’s team of engineers and logistics specialists to develop a system informed by customer feedback and real-world needs. The result is a robotics platform that’s both easy to deploy and adaptable, designed to function seamlessly across a variety of manufacturing environments.

Industrial Design
Product Development
Robotics

SL

How Autonomous Systems Communicate with Humans

We carried out a 10 week program to research the impact of AV’s, synthesize a strategic point of view and propose future concepts to illustrate the opportunity area.

Autonomous Vehicles
AI

SL

How Autonomous Systems Communicate with Humans

We carried out a 10 week program to research the impact of AV’s, synthesize a strategic point of view and propose future concepts to illustrate the opportunity area.

Autonomous Vehicles
AI

SL

How Autonomous Systems Communicate with Humans

We carried out a 10 week program to research the impact of AV’s, synthesize a strategic point of view and propose future concepts to illustrate the opportunity area.

Autonomous Vehicles
AI

Client Testimonials

"When working with Card79, the team structured product design ideation in a methodical and user centric approach. Their team was instrumental in helping us evaluate between multiple approaches before aligning on a clear and executable vision. They gave a voice across the wide gamut of stakeholders so that the end result was something to be proud of."

David Hallock - Head of NPI

Client Testimonials

"When working with Card79, the team structured product design ideation in a methodical and user centric approach. Their team was instrumental in helping us evaluate between multiple approaches before aligning on a clear and executable vision. They gave a voice across the wide gamut of stakeholders so that the end result was something to be proud of."

David Hallock - Head of NPI

Client Testimonials

"When working with Card79, the team structured product design ideation in a methodical and user centric approach. Their team was instrumental in helping us evaluate between multiple approaches before aligning on a clear and executable vision. They gave a voice across the wide gamut of stakeholders so that the end result was something to be proud of."

David Hallock - Head of NPI

Our Practice

Experts in Human-Centered Robotics.

We bring together hardware, software, industrial design, interfaces, and human factors to create autonomous systems that people understand, trust, and adopt. From concept through deployment, we help robotics teams transform technical innovation into successful products.

Specialists in Hardware & Software

Our holistic approach ensures every system functions flawlessly across the physical and digital realms.

Specialists in Hardware & Software

Our holistic approach ensures every system functions flawlessly across the physical and digital realms.

Specialists in Hardware & Software

Our holistic approach ensures every system functions flawlessly across the physical and digital realms.

Design for Deployment

We design for real operators, real environments, and the edge cases that determine whether robots succeed outside the lab.

Design for Deployment

We design for real operators, real environments, and the edge cases that determine whether robots succeed outside the lab.

Design for Deployment

We design for real operators, real environments, and the edge cases that determine whether robots succeed outside the lab.

Masters of Complexity

We thrive in the gaps between tight tolerances and regulatory compliance, without sacrificing usability.

Masters of Complexity

We thrive in the gaps between tight tolerances and regulatory compliance, without sacrificing usability.

Masters of Complexity

We thrive in the gaps between tight tolerances and regulatory compliance, without sacrificing usability.

Trust by Design

Every cue—from industrial design to interface behavior—is intentional, helping people understand what a robot is doing and why.

Trust by Design

Every cue—from industrial design to interface behavior—is intentional, helping people understand what a robot is doing and why.

Trust by Design

Every cue—from industrial design to interface behavior—is intentional, helping people understand what a robot is doing and why.

Human Factors for Robotics

We apply ergonomics, cognition, and workflow design to improve safety, efficiency, and long-term adoption.

Human Factors for Robotics

We apply ergonomics, cognition, and workflow design to improve safety, efficiency, and long-term adoption.

Human Factors for Robotics

We apply ergonomics, cognition, and workflow design to improve safety, efficiency, and long-term adoption.

Collaborative to the Core

We build teams with industry experts to co-create solutions that balance performance and delight.

Collaborative to the Core

We build teams with industry experts to co-create solutions that balance performance and delight.

Collaborative to the Core

We build teams with industry experts to co-create solutions that balance performance and delight.

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We work with a small number of partners at a time. If you are building in this space, we would like to hear about it.

We work with a small number of partners at a time. If you are building in this space, we would like to hear about it.

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Work With Us

If you’re looking to collaborate on a project, develop innovative human-machine interfaces, or bring a concept to life—let’s talk.

Join the Team

If you thrive on solving complex problems, designing at the intersection of hardware and software, and pushing boundaries—email us.

Office

3435 Cesar Chavez St,
San Francisco

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Work With Us

If you’re looking to collaborate on a project, develop innovative human-machine interfaces, or bring a concept to life—let’s talk.

Join the Team

If you thrive on solving complex problems, designing at the intersection of hardware and software, and pushing boundaries—email us.

Office

3435 Cesar Chavez St,
San Francisco

Let’s Build the Future Together

© 2025 Card79. All rights reserved.

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Work With Us

If you’re looking to collaborate on a project, develop innovative human-machine interfaces, or bring a concept to life—let’s talk.

Join the Team

If you thrive on solving complex problems, designing at the intersection of hardware and software, and pushing boundaries—email us.

Office

3435 Cesar Chavez St,
San Francisco

Let’s Build the Future Together

© 2025 Card79. All rights reserved.

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