← Back to PeopleMMResearcherMaja MatarićComputer science professor at University of Southern CaliforniaLinkedInComputer science professor at University of Southern California1Mentions1Articles1OutletsCompanies CoveredBoston Dynamics1Familiar Machines1iRobot1Sony1ArticlesMost recent firstMentioned InReferenced in coverageRoomba Creator Is Launching a New AI-Powered Home RobotAP NewspositiveMay 6, 2026“Adviser to Familiar Machines and co-founder 25 years ago of the field of socially assistive robotics; praised the Familiar robot design.”