Philon
General Purpose Robots
Y CombinatorFall 2025ActiveB2BRoboticsAI
What they do
Problem
Many tasks are unsafe, repetitive, or boring for humans and lack accessible automation options.
Solution
They build open-source general-purpose robots that can be programmed to perform a wide range of physical tasks.
Who it's for
Organizations and developers who need robots to automate hazardous or repetitive work.
Founders
Alexandros Petkos
Founder
Building General Purpose Robots
Company timeline
- Founded2025
- YC batchFall 2025
- StatusActive
- LocationPalo Alto, CA, USA
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