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Amazon Enhances AI Robotics with Covariant Acquisition
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Amazon recruited the founders of Covariant and a quarter of its team. They also secured a license for Covariant's AI technology designed for robots. Covariant specializes in enhancing the intelligence of robots, beginning with tasks in warehouses.
Quinlivan, Amazon's Vice President, views this as a means to enhance the capabilities of their robotic systems. This strategy mirrors their previous recruitment of Adept's founders, a move referred to as a "reverse acquihire."
Covariant will continue to operate, now under the leadership of Stinson as CEO, with plans to extend their AI solutions across multiple industries.
Explanation:
- Reverse acquihire: A hiring approach where a large company absorbs a startup's team and technology, often to avoid the complexities of a full acquisition.
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| Objectivity | 6 | Balanced reporting with comprehensive analysis. |
| Social Impact | 4 | Influences tech and AI discussions. |
| Credibility | 5 | Solid evidence from authoritative sources. |
| Potential | 5 | High potential to impact tech industry. |
| Practicality | 6 | Widely adopted in tech practice. |
| Entertainment Value | 2 | Minimal entertainment, tech-focused. |