OpenMind Raises $20M for OM1 Robotics OS, FABRIC Protocol

OpenMind, a Silicon Valley startup founded by Stanford professor Jan Liphardt, is developing OM1, an open-source, hardware-agnostic operating system for humanoid robots, positioning itself as the 'Android' of robotics. Unlike other companies focusing on robot hardware, OpenMind emphasizes software that enables robots to think and interact more human-like, facilitating dynamic human-machine collaboration in homes, schools, and public spaces. The company recently introduced FABRIC, a decentralized protocol that allows robots to authenticate identities and share contextual information globally, enhancing their learning and communication capabilities. OpenMind's platform aims to unify diverse robotic systems under one adaptable framework, allowing robots to learn tasks without human instruction and share knowledge instantly, such as language skills. This decentralized approach bolsters security, resilience, and scalability for AI robotics applications, and has attracted significant funding led by Pantera Capital with participation from major crypto and tech investors. Overall, OpenMind's innovations promise to democratize humanoid robot development and accelerate their integration as collaborative partners in everyday life.