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Piggy Robotics

YC F25

London, GB · Founded 2024 · 5 employees · 9 known investors

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Piggy Robotics develops humanoid robots with artificial muscle actuators powered by a single pump, designed for mass production at consumer price points to perform household tasks.

Also known as RigManic, Inc. · RigManic

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRoboticsSmart Home AssistantsAIHome AutomationUnited KingdomEuropePartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (F25)

Piggy Robotics was founded in 2024 by Richard Gong, Chenny (Qianyi) Deng, and Qianyi Deng.

RGRichard Gong
Richard GongCEORichard Gong studied medicine at Oxford before leaving to focus on developing humanoid robots for residential applications.
C(Chenny (Qianyi) Deng
Chenny (Qianyi) DengCo-FounderPhD candidate in computer science at the University of Oxford; previously worked as an AI researcher at Tencent; founder of Piggy Robotics.
QDQianyi Deng
Qianyi DengCo-Founder
RG
Richard Gong Chenny DengFounder
RL
Ruining Li

Investors · 9

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Zelos Venture Partnerslisted by Zelos Venture PartnersSingapore

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Batch Venturesreported

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Exit Venturesreported

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Metsu Capitalreported

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OurCrowdreportedJerusalem

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Team IgnitereportedFolsom · $15M

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Virtuals Protocolreported

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In the news

Piggy Robotics - Humanoid robotsycombinator.com · Nov 2025Piggy Robotics: Humanoid robots that do your chores at iPhone prices.ycombinator.com · Sep 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Piggy Robotics do?
Piggy Robotics develops humanoid robots with artificial muscle actuators powered by a single pump, designed for mass production at consumer price points to perform household tasks.
Who founded Piggy Robotics?
Piggy Robotics was founded by Richard Gong, Chenny (Qianyi) Deng, Qianyi Deng in 2024.
Who are Piggy Robotics's investors?
Piggy Robotics's investors include Pioneer, Y Combinator, Zelos Venture Partners, Batch Ventures, Exit Ventures, Metsu Capital, OurCrowd, Team Ignite and 1 more.
Where is Piggy Robotics headquartered?
Piggy Robotics is headquartered in London, GB.