Meta acquires Assured Robot Intelligence, a startup developing AI models for robots; Assured Robot Intelligence's team will join Meta Superintelligence Labs (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg)
Meta has acquired startup Assured Robot Intelligence to strengthen its robotics division, which is developing humanoid robots and the artificial intelligence systems that power them. The acquisition aims to accelerate Meta's progress in robotics hardware and AI integration. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
- ▪Meta acquired Assured Robot Intelligence to enhance its robotics team.
- ▪Assured Robot Intelligence specializes in AI for robotics safety and reliability.
- ▪Meta's robotics efforts include developing humanoid hardware and foundational AI.
- ▪The acquisition was reported by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg.
- ▪No details were provided about the acquisition price or integration plans.
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