Hark, a startup that secured $700 million in Series A funding earlier this year, has unveiled its new browser automation agent called Handoff. The tool is designed to navigate websites and complete tasks on behalf of users, even when those sites lack official application programming interfaces. The company demonstrated the agent’s capabilities by showing it building custom flower arrangements based on user specifications, including vague requests like “florist’s choice” selections.
The Handoff agent analyzes website layouts and visual elements to determine when to click buttons or enter information, enabling it to work across various platforms including Target, Walmart, OpenTable, and LinkedIn. According to Hark, potential applications range from food ordering and travel bookings to tax filing and restaurant reservations. The technology represents one of many similar solutions currently in development, with major competitors including Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic, alongside smaller startups like Browser Use and Polar.
Hark distinguishes its approach by using a model that predicts the next action rather than the next word, allowing it to execute specific clicks or keyboard inputs at precise locations. The company claims its agent outperforms competitors in both speed and cost efficiency compared to alternative models. Currently operating under a waitlist system, Hark plans to make Handoff publicly available by the end of summer, with plans to incorporate pre-training techniques later in the year.
Originally reported by Techcrunch →
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