Inside Colin Angle’s bid to build companion robots with Familiar Machines & Magic
The Robot Report Podcast
- Published
- May 4, 2026
- Duration
- 54:48
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- Last updated
- May 10, 2026
Discusses In this episode, Colin Angle, founder of iRobot, introduces us to his latest venture: Familiar Machi…
Summary
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…
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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 Fam