""The next era of robotics is not just about dexterity or humanoid form - it's about machines that can build and sustain human connection.""
""My goal has always been to create systems that understand context, remember interactions and behave with consistency over time.""
""The first Familiar has been purpose-built for social interaction with a design architecture optimized for expressive, whole-body movement that communicates attention, awareness and intent.""
""The onboard AI stack is powered by a custom small multimodal model optimized for social reasoning, allowing it to interact with humans in a fairly normal way.""
Colin Angle has launched Familiar Machines & Magic, creating robots called Familiars designed for companionship. These robots are described as physically embodied AI systems that interact naturally with people. The first Familiar is a prototype optimized for social interaction, featuring expressive movement and a touch-sensitive coat. It includes cameras and microphones for effective human interaction, powered by a custom AI model for social reasoning. The product's release date and pricing remain uncertain, as it is still in the proof-of-concept stage.
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