Agora, a publicly owned company founded in 2014 and headquartered in the US, employs approximately 1120 people. Its primary business is software development, specifically focusing on a platform that delivers real-time engagement solutions using video, voice, and live interactive streaming technologies.
On March 10, 2025, Agora Inc. announced the launch of its ConvoAI Device Kit, a toolkit for developing voice-driven interactions in smart devices. This initiative, developed in collaboration with Beken, aims to expand Agora's presence in AI-powered robotics and interactive toys. The ConvoAI Device Kit provides developers and manufacturers with tools to create next-generation conversational AI applications. This expansion builds upon the growing trend of conversational AI, which offers a more intuitive and efficient alternative to traditional text-based interactions with artificial intelligence. Voice interaction with large language models is considered faster, easier, and more accessible than typing.