Antioch prepares to accelerate simulated testing for autonomous robots after raising $8.5M

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Antioch Inc., a startup developing cloud-based simulation software for AI-enabled robots, has raised $8.5 million in funding to accelerate autonomous robot testing. The company aims to replace physical testing with simulated environments, reducing costs and increasing efficiency.
Antioch Inc. has raised $8.5 million in funding to accelerate the development of autonomous robots using cloud-based simulation software. The funding round was led by A* and Category Ventures, with participation from other investors. Antioch's platform enables teams to create digital twins of robots, allowing for rapid validation of AI-powered systems before real-world deployment. The goal is to eliminate time-consuming testing cycles that slow down robotic development. By using simulated environments, developers can conduct thousands of tests in parallel, reducing the need for physical testing. Antioch's co-founders, including Harry Mellsop, previously worked on Tesla's Autopilot software and believe their platform will make advanced simulation tools accessible to all autonomy teams.
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