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Ex-iRobot CEO Colin Angle launches Familiar Machines & Magic and unveils Familiar, a dog-like “emotionally intelligent” robot that reacts to an owner's feelings

The inventor behind the world-famous robot vacuum is now designing robots that form an emotional bond with their owners

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  • @familiarmxm @familiarmxm on x
    Earlier today, we shared why we're focused on the consumer-facing side of Physical AI. Now you can watch the full reveal from the WSJ stage. We're developing the underlying models and hardware for emotionally intelligent, physical AI that can read a room, understand social
  • Colin Angle Colin Angle on linkedin
    May the Fourth be with you.  For a long time now, Star Wars seeded the dream of friendly, intelligent robots in our homes. …