Cerulion
YC S24San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 2 employees · Hiring · 3 known investors
Cerulion provides a ROS2-compatible robot middleware that achieves microsecond-latency inter-process communication through zero-copy shared memory and deterministic execution. Built in Rust, it enables faster, more reliable real-time performance for robotics applications compared to standard ROS2.
Also known as RenardOS
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S24)
Cerulion was founded in 2024 by Lakshay Sharma.
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Lakshay Sharmain𝕏Founder and CEOHe studied computer engineering, astrophysics and robotics at the University of Pennsylvania and conducted research on robot motion planning at MIT.
Investors · 3
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Cerulion do?
- Cerulion provides a ROS2-compatible robot middleware that achieves microsecond-latency inter-process communication through zero-copy shared memory and deterministic execution. Built in Rust, it enables faster, more reliable real-time performance for robotics applications compared to standard ROS2.
- Who founded Cerulion?
- Cerulion was founded by Lakshay Sharma in 2024.
- Who are Cerulion's investors?
- Cerulion's investors include Olive Tree Capital, SBXi, Y Combinator.
- Where is Cerulion headquartered?
- Cerulion is headquartered in San Francisco, US.


