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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Consumer electronics, Robotics, Computer software |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Founders | Henry Thorne Robert Daley |
| Headquarters | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Website | 4moms |
4moms is an American robotics company specializing in baby products. Founded in March 2005 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, it launched its first product Origami, a self-folding stroller. [1] They are better known as the creator of the momaRoo baby rocker which sold over two million units. [2]
In 2004, friends Henry Thorne, a roboticist, and Rob Daley, a businessman, met over lunch to discuss their individual plans for future business ventures. They both knew there were only two ways to make it as an entrepreneur: create a new market or change an existing one.
After researching industries, specifically elder care and juvenile products, Rob and Henry determined the $8.9 billion juvenile product industry presented the most appealing opportunity. [3]
Officially established in 2005 under the parent company Thorley Industries, 4moms’ namesake comes from its first focus group of mothers.
In 2022, Over 2 Million 4moms MamaRoo and RockaRoo infant were recalled after an infant's death. [4] The products were later rereleased with an upgraded design. [5]
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