Fundraising Fox

Vassar Robotics

YC X25

Los Angeles, US · Founded 2025 · 3 employees · 1 known investors

Vassar Robotics develops gearbox-free robotic arms with direct-drive actuators for robot learning and imitation learning applications. The company's actuators are designed to eliminate hysteretic artifacts in data and simulation, enabling better model transfer and fleet consistency.

Also known as JORCA Robotics

AI & Machine LearningConsumerHardwareRoboticsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X25)

Vassar Robotics was founded in 2025 by Charles Yong.

CYCharles Yong
Charles YonginFounderCharles Yong has background in mechanical engineering and computer science.

Investors · 1

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

Competitors · 2

by search overlap
Spacer Robotics3 shared keywordsSpacer Robotics builds autonomous AI robots for construction, starting with GRID, a mobile robot that automates rebar tying on commercial job sites using computer vision and self-navigation. Its roadmap extends to semi-humanoid robots for high-complexity site tasks and future lunar construction robots.
Anscer3 shared keywordsANSCER Robotics designs and manufactures autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for warehousing, intralogistics, and manufacturing, including pallet stacking, tugging, lifting, and point-to-point material transport, along with a software platform for fleet monitoring and ERP/MES/WMS integration. Based in India, the company serves industrial customers and is expanding into the US and other international markets.

Companies competing with Vassar Robotics for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

In the news

Network VC Invests in AI Robotic Arms from Vassar Robotics | Scroll.mediascroll.media · Jun 2025Vassar Robotics: Bringing a Body to AIycombinator.com · Jun 2025Vassar Robotics Funding | Complete Analysis | Extruct AIextruct.ai

Frequently asked questions

What does Vassar Robotics do?
Vassar Robotics develops gearbox-free robotic arms with direct-drive actuators for robot learning and imitation learning applications. The company's actuators are designed to eliminate hysteretic artifacts in data and simulation, enabling better model transfer and fleet consistency.
Who founded Vassar Robotics?
Vassar Robotics was founded by Charles Yong in 2025.
Who are Vassar Robotics's investors?
Vassar Robotics's investors include Y Combinator.
Where is Vassar Robotics headquartered?
Vassar Robotics is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.