Foundation is building the future of general purpose robotics to address critical labor shortages across manufacturing, logistics, domestic settings, and defense. The company develops advanced humanoid robots powered by proprietary physics-action models, with plans to scale from 40+ Mk-1 units in 2025 to over 20,000 robots by 2028. Foundation's innovative approach relies solely on camera-based systems, eliminating sensor noise and complexity while enabling robots to operate in complex, real-world environments.
The San Francisco-based startup has secured significant investor interest, raising an $11 million seed round and targeting a $100 million raise at a $1 billion valuation. Foundation's dual-use humanoid robots are designed for both commercial and defense applications, with the company actively engaging with U.S. defense stakeholders. Their technology represents a bold bet on the future of automation, combining cutting-edge AI with practical robotics solutions to transform how work is performed across industries.