Sanket PathakCo-Founder & CEO

I became obsessed with the idea of using robots to do hard labor that humans either cannot do safely or simply do not want to do. My long-term vision is to build technologies that can construct massive cities and infrastructure projects using robots, dramatically reducing the cost of building and maintaining them.

The world is already built for humans. Buildings, roads, factories, warehouses, and cities are designed around the human form. Humanoid robots can naturally operate in those environments without requiring entirely new infrastructure, making them a practical solution for many industries.

The world is already built for humans. Buildings, roads, factories, warehouses, and cities are designed around the human form. Humanoid robots can naturally operate in those environments without requiring entirely new infrastructure, making them a practical solution for many industries.

The same technology that can move heavy materials on a construction site can also be useful in defense settings. We wanted to build robots that can create economic value through commercial applications while also supporting national security and public safety when needed.

Many military tasks involve logistics, materials handling, and operating in environments that can be dangerous for people. Humanoid robots can perform those jobs while reducing risk to human personnel. They can also work in areas where traditional vehicles or drones may not be practical.

The biggest takeaway is that humanoid robots are already capable of performing many useful tasks today. We have demonstrated materials handling and logistics operations in challenging environments. The next step is scaling those deployments and improving the technology further.

Ukraine has shown how innovation can play a major role in modern warfare. The country has adopted many new technologies and adapted commercial products for defense use. That makes it a valuable environment for evaluating how robotics can support operations in real-world conditions.

I think many of those concerns are emotional rather than practical. If someone's goal is destruction, there are already more effective tools available. Humanoid robots are valuable because they can perform tasks with greater precision and potentially reduce collateral damage compared to more destructive alternatives.

Humanoid robots can navigate buildings, operate in urban environments, and complete missions that require fine control. They are designed to perform specific tasks with accuracy rather than create large-scale destruction. Their value comes from precision and adaptability.

The biggest benefit is keeping people out of dangerous situations. Whether it's a construction site, disaster zone, warehouse, or conflict area, robots can perform tasks that would otherwise expose humans to significant risk.

The technology is already capable of performing many useful tasks. The challenge now is manufacturing at scale, lowering costs, and improving durability. I believe we're roughly 12 to 18 months away from much broader adoption across several industries.

Cost, manufacturing speed, durability, and weather resistance are major priorities. The robots need to operate reliably in real-world environments and be affordable enough for large-scale deployment. Those are the key challenges we're focused on solving today.

My vision is to create robots that can build and operate large-scale infrastructure almost entirely on their own. If we can make construction dramatically cheaper and more efficient, we can unlock opportunities to build bigger, better, and more affordable cities around the world.