Meta Acquires Robotics AI Startup Assured Robot Intelligence
Meta Acquires Robotics AI Startup Assured Robot Intelligence
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Publish Date: 2026-05-02 15:18:00
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- Meta Platforms Inc. has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence (ARI), a startup specializing in developing artificial intelligence (AI) for humanoid robots.
- ARI’s co-founders, including Xiaolong Wang and Lerrel Pinto, will join Meta’s Superintelligence Labs.
- The acquisition aligns with Meta’s strategy to enhance its humanoid technology and its broader vision of creating versatile humanoid agents.
- Meta plans to leverage ARI’s expertise to advance its robot control and self-learning capabilities.
- The financial specifics of the acquisition were not disclosed; however, this move demonstrates Meta’s commitment to growing its presence in the robotics field.
