tech
May 2, 2026
Meta bought some help in its quest for humanoid robots
Meta is making another push toward robotics with its acquisition of Assured Robot Intelligence, a small San Diego-based startup.
TL;DR
- Meta has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence (ARI), a startup focused on robotic intelligence.
- ARI develops AI models designed to power humanoid robots, emphasizing dexterity and manipulation.
- The startup is based in San Diego and has approximately 20 employees.
- This acquisition is part of Meta's broader strategy to expand its robotics efforts, including initiatives within Reality Labs and Meta Superintelligence Labs.
- ARI's cofounders, Xiaolong Wang and Lerrel Pinto, have strong academic and industry backgrounds in robotics.
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