Antioch raises funding to bring ‘software speed’ to robot development
Antioch, a New York-based startup, has raised $8.5 million to develop cloud-based simulation for autonomous robots, aiming to reduce the need for physical testing. The company's platform allows for scalable testing and validation of robot behavior in a virtual environment.
Antioch, a New York-based startup founded in May 2025, has secured $8.5 million in funding to bring 'software speed' to robot development. The company aims to move the development and evaluation of autonomous systems from the physical world to cloud-based simulation. Currently, validating a robot's behavior is expensive and slow, requiring physical space and manual staging. Antioch's platform uses physics engines and world models to create realistic virtual environments, allowing for instantaneous and cost-effective testing. The company's founders have a background in security, AI, and robotics, having worked at companies like Tesla, Google DeepMind, and Meta Reality Labs. Antioch's technology enables customers to replicate real-world tests in a virtual setting, slashing costs and increasing efficiency.
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