Zoo

Inglewood, California, USA · ≈340 employees · zoo.dev

Zoo is a Los Angeles-based company focused on creating infrastructure and modern tools for hardware design, with a specialization in generative AI capabilities for Computer-Aided Design (CAD). Founded in 2021 and previously known as KittyCAD, Zoo aims to advance the mechanical CAD industry by developing innovative design tools that meet the growing demands of hardware design. The company's flagship product, Zoo Design Studio, is a comprehensive modeling software that serves as the core of its CAD ecosystem. Built on a proprietary geometry engine, it combines traditional workflows with AI-driven features, allowing users to create, inspect, and edit 3D designs efficiently. Additionally, Zoo offers a conversational CAD design agent called Zookeeper, which utilizes Large Language Models to facilitate natural language interactions, enabling engineers to develop fully editable CAD models seamlessly. Zoo also provides a range of developer tools, including APIs for building hardware design tools and automations, catering to sectors such as Product Lifecycle Management, robotics, machinery, and manufacturing.