Matic Raises $115M, Unveils Voice & Gesture Controlled Robot Vacuum After 9 Years
jokrvivek · x · 2026-08-14
Matic Robotics introduces Cues, enabling voice and gesture control. Users can say 'Hey Matic, clean this' while pointing, and the robot locates and cleans autonomously. It supports follow-me, room-specific cleaning, understands 75 languages, and has 8x airflow. The company raised $115M and spent 9 years developing this intuitive home robot.
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