Y Combinator Showcases Embodied Robot Cosmic-1
ycombinator · x · 2026-08-03
Y Combinator reshared real-world feedback on the embodied robot project cosmic-1. According to the project team, people's first reaction upon seeing cosmic-1 in person is usually shock at its size—though it is small compared to a traditional bulldozer or excavator.
The team specifically sized cosmic-1 to fit within tracker arrays for easy mobilization to job sites. Initially, they transported the robot themselves using just an F-250 pickup and a 24ft utility trailer, requiring no lowboy trailers, special permits, or a week of logistics planning.
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