Asimov
YC W26San Francisco, US · Founded 2026 · 3 employees · Hiring · 4 known investors
Asimov collects real-world human activity data at scale from diverse environments to create annotated datasets for training robotics AI models. The company operates both as a data collection platform where individuals earn money for recording their activities and as a service for businesses whose workers perform physical tasks, offering zero-cost labor in exchange for recording data.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureRoboticsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W26)
Asimov was founded in 2026 by Lyem Ningthou.
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Lyem Ningthouin𝕏FounderLyem Ningthou previously worked in defense technology robotics research and now leads Asimov, which develops data infrastructure for humanoid robotics systems.
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- What does Asimov do?
- Asimov collects real-world human activity data at scale from diverse environments to create annotated datasets for training robotics AI models. The company operates both as a data collection platform where individuals earn money for recording their activities and as a service for businesses whose workers perform physical tasks, offering zero-cost labor in exchange for recording data.
- Who founded Asimov?
- Asimov was founded by Lyem Ningthou in 2026.
- Who are Asimov's investors?
- Asimov's investors include Y Combinator, AME Cloud Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Casdin Capital.
- Where is Asimov headquartered?
- Asimov is headquartered in San Francisco, US.