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One Robot

YC W26

San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 2 employees · Hiring · 9 known investors

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One Robot builds simulation environments with world models that enable robotics teams to train manipulation policies faster by learning physics and visuals from real robot experience, reducing reliance on physical hardware during development.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W26)

One Robot was founded in 2025 by Hemanth Sarabu and Elton Shon.

HSHemanth Sarabu
Hemanth SarabuFounderHemanth Sarabu previously held roles in robot learning and perception at Industrial Next, Symbio Robotics, NASA JPL, and Google, and founded and bootstrapped geospatial AI company Crescer AI to profitability. He is currently working on machine learning and world models for robotics at One Robot.
ESElton Shon
Elton ShonFounderElton Shon has built robot learning and control systems at Industrial Next and contributed to the Dojo project at Tesla, with background in robotics software and firmware.

Investors · 9

AccelreportedPalo Alto · $500K – $100M

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Amino CapitalreportedPalo Alto · $100K – $10M

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Blast.Clubreported$5.5M

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boundless venturesreportedMumbai

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F-LOG VenturesreportedGreven · $550K

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GaingelsreportedNew York · $200K – $500K

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OurCrowdreportedJerusalem

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One Robot - World models for robotsycombinator.com · Feb 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does One Robot do?
One Robot builds simulation environments with world models that enable robotics teams to train manipulation policies faster by learning physics and visuals from real robot experience, reducing reliance on physical hardware during development.
Who founded One Robot?
One Robot was founded by Hemanth Sarabu, Elton Shon in 2025.
Who are One Robot's investors?
One Robot's investors include Y Combinator, Accel, Amino Capital, Blast.Club, boundless ventures, F-LOG Ventures, Gaingels, OurCrowd and 1 more.
Where is One Robot headquartered?
One Robot is headquartered in San Francisco, US.