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Friend is developing a socially intelligent AI companion embodied in a robotic device. Their core technology centers around a large multimodal model (LMM) designed for natural and empathetic conversational interaction, coupled with advanced robotics for physical presence. Targeting consumers seeking companionship and assistance, Friend recently secured $15 million in seed funding led by Andreessen Horowitz to further develop this hardware and AI platform.
Focus Areas
Technology Focus
consumer ai ai assistant
Quick Stats
- Founded
- 2023
- Status
- private
- Type
- startup
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