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Deft Robotics

Corporate marketmanufacturingcobotCurated record

Deft Robotics deploys AI-powered software and systems integration on top of third-party wheeled humanoid robots to automate unstructured assembly tasks in manufacturing facilities. The AI stack uses lightweight transformer models optimized for factory-floor perception and state estimation to handle unpredictable tasks such as cable insertion and flexible part alignment. The company targets the 'last 20%' of hard-to-automate manufacturing processes for automotive, electronics, and appliance OEMs without requiring structural facility changes. Pilots are underway with global Tier 1/2 suppliers as of early 2026.

HeadquartersSan Bruno, US
Founded2024
Corporate fundingNot disclosed
Team1-10
Deployments0
Open roles0
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeIntegrator
Market segmentCorporate
StageSeed
FoundersShinhee Lee (CEO), Jungwon Shin (CTO)
Regions servedUS
Countries deployedNot listed
Service footprintNot listed
Last reviewed2026-07-05
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Funding history

Publicly announced rounds

Investors on recordFounders IncRainfall VenturesSpringCamp
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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2026-02-08Secured seed funding from Rainfall Ventures and SpringCamp to scale AI-powered humanoid manufacturing workcellsWowTale
2024-01-01Founded by ex-Tesla and ex-Hyundai/Motional engineers; began AI software stack development for wheeled humanoid robot integrationFounders Inc
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