Meta acquires Assured Robot Intelligence to enhance humanoid robotics capabilities

May 1, 2026

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Meta has purchased the robotics startup Assured Robot Intelligence to strengthen its efforts in humanoid AI. The acquisition aims to leverage ARI's expertise in robotic intelligence to develop robots capable of understanding and adapting to human behaviors in various environments.

Meta has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence for an undisclosed amount.
Assured Robot Intelligence focuses on creating foundation models for humanoid robots to perform physical tasks, including household chores.
The startup's co-founders, Xiaolong Wang and Lerrel Pinto, will join Meta's Superintelligence Labs research division.
Meta has been developing humanoid robotics technology for several years, with ambitions to create robots that could potentially lead to advancements in artificial general intelligence (AGI).
The acquisition reflects a growing trend in the tech industry, with varying forecasts on the market potential for robotics and AI, ranging from $38 billion by 2035 to $5 trillion by 2050.

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Meta acquires Assured Robot Intelligence to enhance humanoid robotics capabilities

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