TechCrunch
6/27/2026
HaloBraid launches AI-powered robotic braiding assistant for professional stylists
Original: HaloBraid's Robotic Assistant Aims to Cut Back on 8B Hours of Braiding
Short summary
HaloBraid, a new robotics startup, launched an AI-powered braiding assistant to reduce manual hair-styling labor—a task that can take 12 hours per session. The device targets the billions of hours spent globally on braiding annually. The company plans to release its first device later in 2026, positioning robotics automation in the beauty industry.
- •HaloBraid brings automation to professional hair braiding, traditionally a 12-hour manual task
- •Device aims to reduce billions of aggregate hours spent braiding worldwide
- •First device launching later in 2026
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