Horizon OS To Go Beyond Quest Headsets!
The first edition was a massive hit, and cheers to our Founder’s community for that. This edition will focus on how Mark Zuckerberg is getting the meta moves right!
Plus you will get a glimpse of humanoid robots transforming household chores and industrial automation. Also, we have good news for employees as HappySignals get more funding!
Meta Opes Horizon OS To Third Party AR/VR Headset Makers!??
Meta will now allow third-party hardware makers to connect their devices to Meta's VR operating system (OS), Horizon OS.?
Partners such as Asus, Lenovo, and Microsoft have already joined forces with Meta to develop their own headsets that are compatible with Horizon OS.
The recent move from Meta aims to extend the Horizon’s social layer to a new ecosystem of devices. Basically, Mark Zuckerberg wants to make an offer that no AR/VR headset maker can refuse!
Users will be able to effortlessly transfer their identities, avatars, and friend groups across virtual spaces. Developers will have the opportunity to incorporate advanced social features into their apps, providing a more immersive experience.
Why does this matter?
Meta is shifting its AR/VR strategy to expand its reach and establish OS as an industry standard. This move is crucial for its long-term success and improving its VR environment's user base. Allowing third-party hardware partners to connect with Horizon OS will help Meta create more opportunities to expand the utility and value of the metaverse.
How will it impact the startup world?
Meta's decision to open up its VR operating system to third-party headsets will have a significant impact on the startup world. It will help improve innovation and expand market opportunities and collaboration among AR/VR startups. This development will expand Meta's reach and create new opportunities for startups to innovate and collaborate in the VR space.
Mentee Robotics Introduces AI-Powered Humanoid Robot for Household Chores??
Professor Amnon Shashua, co-founder of Mobileye, has unveiled a groundbreaking AI-enhanced humanoid robot in collaboration with Professors Shai Shalev-Shwartz and Lior Wolf. The innovative robot, the Menteebot, will hit the market in early 2025.?
Menteebot boasts autonomy, affordability, and advanced artificial intelligence tailored for domestic and corporate use. This innovation is poised to transform household and industrial tasks using natural language, executing complex functions, and autonomously navigating its environment.
Why does this matter?
Menteebot represents a new level of advancement in the field of robotics. Its ability to understand natural language, and execute complex functions autonomously sets it apart from previous robotic systems.
Menteebot also offers autonomy and affordability, making it practical for a broader range of users. With its AI-powered abilities, the robot can assist with streamlining operations in industries that rely on repetitive tasks.
How will it impact the startup world?
The arrival of Menteebot in 2025 could create new opportunities for startups in robotics and AI. Its advanced capabilities can potentially revolutionize various sectors like logistics and supply chain, the healthcare industry, and others. However, introducing robotics and AI in logistics needs scalable and custom solutions.?
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HappySignals Secures €12 million Funding Redefining Employee Engagements ??
HappySignals, a human-centric IT experience management company based in Finland, has raised €12 million from MAM Growth Equity strategy, Nauta Capital, and Vendep Capital.
HappySignals helps organizations leverage employee experience data and AI capabilities to enhance employee happiness and productivity. The company advocates a shift from conventional service-level agreements to experience-level agreements and aims to expand globally in the thriving IT Experience Management market.?
HappySignals' mission is to help IT organizations gather and analyze employee experience data, enabling better decision-making across IT's three pillars: People, Process, and Tech.
Why does this matter?
HappySignals enhances employee happiness and productivity, using data and AI to identify and address pain points. It advocates for a shift from traditional service-level agreements (SLAs) to experience-level agreements (ELAs). This shift aims to enhance the productivity and happiness of employees across organizations.?
Further. HappySignals' funding will help increase global reach and on the growing importance of employee experience management in the IT industry.
How will it impact the startup world?
HappySignal's success will inspire entrepreneurs to develop innovative solutions that prioritize employee well-being and productivity in the evolving workforce. It will also open up a new avenue for several startups and entrepreneurs looking to tap into this market.
Founder’s Food For Thought!
As founders and entrepreneurs, we deal with several startup jargon daily! Today we will have a crack at one of them- Letter of Intent(LOI)
LOI outlines the main terms and conditions of a proposed business deal.?
It is non-binding and is a preliminary agreement before a detailed, legally binding contract is signed.?
An LOI includes,
LOIs help establish a common understanding, demonstrate serious intent, and provide investors a framework for due diligences.
With that thought ending the second edition of Founder’s Herd. As a member of this herd, all of you great founders can contribute to this discussion in the comment section.?
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