Meta Platforms AI Developments

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Meta acquires Assured Robot Intelligence to build Humanoid Technology, for around $200 million

  • Assured Robot Intelligence’s team will join Meta’s Superintelligence Lab.
  • Financial terms were not disclosed but sources familiar with the matter said the deal valued the startup in the range of $150 million to $200 million.
  • Assured Robot Intelligence designs AI systems that enable robots to navigate complex physical environments, manipulate objects with precision, and adapt to unpredictable scenarios.
  • Bloomberg reported in early 2025 (citing internal sources) that Meta’s next big bet will be AI-powered humanoid robots, with Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth pointing out in November that robotics could be an “AR-sized bet”.