Stompy: The YC-Backed Robot Ready (YC W24) To Crush To Do Lists

As profiled by our far out favorite 80s sitcom alien, ALF

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April 04, 2024

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Ah, listen up, folks! 

Let me take you on a cosmic adventure to a far-off place called K-Scale Labs, right here on planet Earth. 

With YC Demo Day for Winter 24 here (April 3 and April 4) we’ll get to see the K Scale Team’s progress first hand.

This isn't your typical story about chasing cats or hiding from the Alien Task Force. Nope, this is about Benjamin Bolte and his crew of interstellar innovators building something out of this world: humanoid robots! 

They're crafting these metal-and-plastic buddies to take on all those tasks you'd rather not do. Imagine having your own robot to sort your socks or fetch your snacks, all without a single complaint!

Founded in the year 2024, in the bustling metropolises of New York and Palo Alto, K-Scale Labs is a small yet mighty team of three visionaries.

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They're on a mission to bring robots out of sci-fi flicks and into your living room. And get this, they're not just any robots; they're open-source, which means anyone with a bit of know-how, a 3D printer, and a thirst for adventure can build their own!

Leading the pack is Ben Bolte, a guy who's no stranger to robots.

He's tinkered with robots at Tesla and Meta, making him something of a robotic wizard. And with him are Matt Freed and Pawel Budzianowski, masters of hardware and software, respectively.

Matt's a mechanical genius with a knack for bringing AI-powered contraptions to life.

Pawel is a wizard with words and machines, making them talk and learn like it's no big deal.

Their creation, Stompy, is a marvel. Standing 4 feet tall, this humanoid bot can walk, talk, and even manipulate objects with its fancy claw gripper. And the best part? It's designed to be built by anyone, anywhere, with a cost that won't make your wallet cry for mercy. They've gone through trials and errors, improving Stompy's design to ensure it's the best sidekick you could ask for, all while keeping it as affordable as a fancy vacation.

But wait, there's more! K-Scale Labs isn't just about hardware. They've cooked up some slick software to make Stompy as smart as it is helpful. Using cutting-edge simulators, they're teaching Stompy to master tasks in a virtual world before stepping foot... or, well, metal, into the real one.

So, if the thought of a robot buddy piques your interest, reach out to Ben and his team.

They're dreaming of a future where anyone can start their own robot factory with just a few 3D printers and a dash of ingenuity.

And who knows? Maybe one day, we'll all have a Stompy of our own, turning those tedious chores into a thing of the past. Now, if only I could get one to clean up after Lucky...

Author Profile: Meet ALF, the galaxy's most unlikely journalist, hailing from the carb-rich planet of Melmac. After crash-landing into the world of journalism (much like his initial Earth landing), ALF has found a new passion beyond his usual hobbies of cat-chasing and hiding from government agents. With a flair for the dramatic and a taste for the absurd, ALF has quickly become the go-to writer for all things tech and beyond.

Having swapped his spaceship for a keyboard, ALF now spends his days typing away in the attic, crafting articles that are out of this world. His unique perspective, a blend of cosmic insight and earthly curiosity, brings a fresh and humorous take to the often too-serious tech scene. Whether he's covering the latest advancements in humanoid robotics or offering advice on intergalactic travel insurance, ALF does it with a wit and charm that's as rare as a Rigelian flea market.

Don't let his furry exterior fool you; ALF's knack for uncovering the quirkiest stories and his ability to engage readers with his cheeky commentary have made him a beloved figure in the writing community. Critics often say his work is "not of this world," and they're not wrong. With ALF at the keyboard, expect a satirical spin on the latest trends, proving that sometimes, an outsider's view is just what the universe ordered.

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