Meta Expands Humanoid Robotics with Acquisition of Assured Robot Intelligence

Meta's Strategic Move in Humanoid Technology

In a significant step towards advancing humanoid technology, Meta has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence, a startup focused on creating AI models for robotic applications. The financial details of the acquisition have not been made public. Meta highlighted that this startup is pioneering robotic intelligence aimed at helping robots comprehend, anticipate, and adjust to human behaviors in intricate and ever-changing settings.

This acquisition marks a deeper commitment by Meta to the field of humanoid AI robotics, as the company invests heavily in this burgeoning sector, which is also attracting attention from major players like Tesla, Google, and Amazon. Humanoids are advanced robots designed to mimic human movements and assist with various physical tasks.

According to reports, Meta's robotics division is developing its own humanoid hardware along with the AI technologies that drive it. This includes creating sensors, software, and other essential technologies for robots, which will eventually be accessible to other companies in the industry.

The team from Assured Robot Intelligence, including co-founders Lerrel Pinto and Xiaolong Wang, will integrate into Meta's Superintelligence Labs research division. They will collaborate closely with the Meta Robotics Studio, a team established last year to focus on the foundational technologies for humanoids. Previously, Wang worked as a researcher at Nvidia, while Pinto co-founded Fauna Robotics, which was acquired by Amazon in March to enhance its humanoid robot initiatives.

Recently, Meta reported its Q1 earnings, surpassing expectations due to robust advertising growth and increasing investments in AI. The company announced earnings per share of $10.44 for the first quarter of 2026, with total revenue reaching $56.31 billion. Meta is aggressively investing in AI infrastructure, channeling billions into data centers and hardware to support its AI-driven goals across various products.