Inside Colin Angle’s bid to build companion robots with Familiar Machines & Magic

In this episode, Colin Angle, founder of iRobot, introduces us to his latest venture: Familiar Machines and Magic.
Angle has assembled a world-class team of engineers and advisors on a mission to produce an empathetic, four-legged robotic companion.
The company recently emerged from stealth, and Angle reveals his plans for the first product in their multi-year roadmap.
The plan is to ship the first “familiar” next year, promising an engaging companion for both young and old.

Learn more about Familiar Machines and Magic: familiarmachines.com
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