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Corporate marketlogisticsCurated record

Operator (OP1) is a general-purpose AI robot for e-commerce fulfillment; neural networks trained on teleoperation data (RGB cameras) enable autonomous packing, sorting, kitting, and returns processing; deploys at existing workstations in hours without facility redesign; achieves 1 000+ orders per shift and reports zero down-days at customer sites.

HeadquartersBrooklyn, US
Founded2024
Corporate funding$4M
Team1-10
Deployments2
Open roles9
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentCorporate
StageSeed
FoundersJon Miller Schwartz (CEO), Max Friefeld (COO), Chetan Parthiban (Chief Scientist), Oliver Ortlieb (CTO)
Regions servedNorth America
Countries deployedUS
Service footprintBrooklyn, NY HQ; OP1 robots deployed at e-commerce 3PLs and brand-owned fulfillment centers across the United States
Last reviewed2026-07-05
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Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

Machinelogistics

OP1 (Operator)

  • 5×5 ft footprint, up to 10×10 ft work area, 0–10 ft vertical reach

    vendor-stated physical work envelope dimensions

    Claim source
  • Standard 120V outlet, 10A peak draw; dedicated 10 Mbps ethernet; no floor bolts or construction required

    vendor-stated power and connectivity requirements enabling zero-infrastructure deployment

    Claim source
  • Up to 10 lbs payload; handles poly bags, padded mailers, and boxes

    vendor-stated payload capacity and supported packaging formats

    Claim source
  • 1,000+ orders per shift; zero reported down-days at customer sites; $2,500–$3,000/robot/month

    vendor-stated throughput, uptime, and RaaS pricing

    Claim source
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Deployment log

Announced and cited only

AnnouncedCustomerSiteCountryCountEvidence
2026-04-16Physical Intelligence (warehouses)warehouse automationNot listedNot disclosedAnnouncement
2024-08-20Undisclosed e-commerce fulfillment centers (US)e-commerce fulfillment centerUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
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Funding history

Publicly announced rounds

Investors on recordY CombinatorPioneer FundGreat Wave Ventures
HR

Hiring signal

Public job board · 2026-07-13

Open roles9

Hiring is an operating signal, not deployment evidence. Roles are refreshed from the company’s public careers system.

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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2024-08-20Launched OP1 Operator at YC S24 Demo Day with robots already generating revenue in the fieldY Combinator
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Source ledger

5 unique public sources