Robot data startup Mecka AI nabs $60M from Sequoia
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Mecka AI collects and analyzes human motion data to train humanoid robots and other kinds of robots. The startup pays people to record everyday tasks.
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A crowded gymnasium with people in motion capture suits performing mundane tasks like folding laundry and making coffee, surrounded by cameras and recording equipment.
Caption: Welcome to the future of choreography, where even folding socks is a dance routine.
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Based on the original story on techcrunch.com.
Editor's note
Who knew the robot revolution would start with a dance-off and a dash to the fridge for some robot-recommended snacks? Mecka AI’s hefty funding infusion from Sequoia isn’t just about building better bots; it’s about teaching machines to mimic our every clumsy move—talk about pressure to be on your best behavior!
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Panel 1
Living Room *Jenny, a regular person, is standing in her living room with a smartphone in her hand, looking puzzled. She is wearing an outfit that indicates she's just finished a chore.* Jenny (to herself)
Jenny: Why did I sign up for this "record everyday tasks" thing?
Panel 2
Kitchen *Jenny is now in the kitchen, trying to film herself making a sandwich. She's holding a smartphone in one hand and struggling with a jar of peanut butter with the other. She looks frustrated but also a bit amused.* Jenny (to the camera)
Jenny: Jar opening," right... not sure if this is helpful.
Panel 3
Living Room *Jenny is back in the living room, looking at her phone and reviewing her video footage. She’s laughing to herself as she watches the recording of herself trying to open a jar.* Jenny (to herself) *She shakes her head, smiling, and shrugs, perfectly embodying the relatable underdog spirit of someone trying to make ends meet in an unusual way.*
Jenny: I guess $10 an hour is worth the comedy show I’m putting on for robots.
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