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Mecka, which collects human motion data to train humanoid robots, raised a $60M Series B led by Sequoia, with participation from Nvidia, M12, and others (Marina Temkin/TechCrunch)

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Mecka, focusing on human motion data for humanoid robot training, secured $60 million in a Series B round led by Sequoia Capital, with participation from Nvidia, M12, and other investors. Based in Israel, Mecka develops robots that interact more naturally with humans.

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Mecka raised $60 million in a Series B round.: Mecka raised $60 million in a Series B round.
Mecka aims to develop robots that interact more naturally with humans.: Mecka aims to develop robots that interact more naturally with humans.

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Mecka, which collects human motion data to train humanoid robots, raised a $60M Series B led by Sequoia, with participation from Nvidia, M12, and others (Marina Temkin/TechCrunch)

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