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Hemlock

YC F26

Los Angeles, US · Founded 2025 · 1 employees · Hiring · 1 known investors

Hemlock builds a wearable device, the Bracelet, that captures force-labeled human manipulation demonstrations from everyday work to create training datasets for robotics foundation models and embodied AI.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsHard TechUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (F26)

Hemlock was founded in 2025 by Julian Olschwang.

JOJulian Olschwang
Julian OlschwanginFounderFounder of Hemlock and a Carnegie Mellon graduate in electrical and computer engineering. He previously worked at the UCLA Biomechatronics Lab, developing GANs to generate data for military robotics.

Investors · 1

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

In the news

Hemlock Semiconductor receives $40 million from the State of Michigan for expansionmidmichigannow.com · Aug 2026Hemlock Semiconductor loses $40M in Michigan fundingourmidland.com · Dec 2025Hemlock Charmed with $325 Million in CHIPS Fundingfinance.yahoo.com · Jan 2025Feds award $325M for Hemlock Semiconductor's new facility in Saginaw County • Michigan Advancemichiganadvance.com · Jan 2025Hemlock Semiconductor officially awarded $325M CHIPS investmentourmidland.com · Jan 2025Hemlock Semiconductor receives $325M in federal CHIPS Act funding | Local | abc12.comabc12.com · Oct 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does Hemlock do?
Hemlock builds a wearable device, the Bracelet, that captures force-labeled human manipulation demonstrations from everyday work to create training datasets for robotics foundation models and embodied AI.
Who founded Hemlock?
Hemlock was founded by Julian Olschwang in 2025.
Who are Hemlock's investors?
Hemlock's investors include Y Combinator.
Where is Hemlock headquartered?
Hemlock is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.