Cortex AI
YC F25San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 3 employees · 5 known investors
Cortex Robot builds datasets for embodied AI and robotics, including egocentric video data from real workplaces and robot trajectories for training physical intelligence systems. The company serves robotics developers and AI researchers building foundation models and world models for embodied tasks.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureRoboticsArtificial IntelligenceReinforcement LearningUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (F25)
Cortex AI was founded in 2025 by Lucas Ngoo.
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Lucas Ngooin𝕏FounderLucas Ngoo is co-founder and former CTO of Carousell, a mobile marketplace platform. He is now founder and CEO of Cortex AI, which focuses on developing egocentric and robotic datasets.
Investors · 5
Competitors · 7
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- What does Cortex AI do?
- Cortex Robot builds datasets for embodied AI and robotics, including egocentric video data from real workplaces and robot trajectories for training physical intelligence systems. The company serves robotics developers and AI researchers building foundation models and world models for embodied tasks.
- Who founded Cortex AI?
- Cortex AI was founded by Lucas Ngoo in 2025.
- Who are Cortex AI's investors?
- Cortex AI's investors include Transpose Platform Management, Y Combinator, Catalio Capital Management, GV (Google Ventures), Lux Capital.
- Where is Cortex AI headquartered?
- Cortex AI is headquartered in San Francisco, US.