The Kids Who Grew Up with Baymax Are Now Building Him
Many of today’s robotics leaders grew up inspired by The Terminator, but the next generation grew up with a very different and softer vision of the future: Baymax.
Andromeda Robotics
Andromeda Robotics is an Australian startup creating empathetic companion robots aimed at improving emotional connection and reducing loneliness. Their flagship robot, Abi, is designed to recognize faces, remember past interactions, converse naturally, and support group activities in settings like aged care homes. The company recently raised AU$23 million in Series A funding to expand operations and scale globally.
25-Year-Old’s $100M Aussie Humanoid Startup Plans US Expansion
An Australian startup just secured $23 million in funding to bring its colorful social humanoid robots to the US.