Proception Inc
YC W25San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 10 employees · Hiring · 5 known investors
Proception develops advanced humanoid hands that combine robotics and artificial intelligence to enable dexterous manipulation. The company focuses on solving complex challenges in robotic dexterity and mechanical design.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsArtificial IntelligenceUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W25)
Investors · 5
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$11M disclosed across 1 round · 2026
- $11Mseed roundJun 2026
First Round Capital (lead), BoxGroup, Y Combinator
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Competitors · 3
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Physical Intelligence3 shared keywordsPhysical Intelligence develops generalist AI models for robotics that can control any robot to perform various tasks through learning algorithms and multi-robot training. The company is building foundation models for general-purpose physical intelligence to enable widespread robotics applications across different industries.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Proception Inc do?
- Proception develops advanced humanoid hands that combine robotics and artificial intelligence to enable dexterous manipulation. The company focuses on solving complex challenges in robotic dexterity and mechanical design.
- Who founded Proception Inc?
- Proception Inc was founded by Jay Li, Jack Xu in 2024.
- Who are Proception Inc's investors?
- Proception Inc's investors include Transpose Platform Management, Y Combinator, 468 Capital, BoxGroup, First Round Capital.
- How much funding has Proception Inc raised?
- Proception Inc has disclosed $11M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Proception Inc headquartered?
- Proception Inc is headquartered in San Francisco, US.