Robot maker · early
Foundation
General-purpose humanoid startup (Foundation Future Industries) whose Phantom platform runs on 'Cortex', a hybrid AI stack combining imitation learning, physics/kinematics-based state models and reinforcement-learning locomotion; the robot uses proprietary cycloidal electric actuators (no hydraulics) and targets industrial manufacturing plus U.S. defense/military use, with early units tested on the Ukraine frontline.
Company overview
Identity and operating footprint
Robot models
Specifications remain vendor-claimed
Phantom MK-1
- 1.8 m (5'11") tall, 80 kg (176 lb), 29 degrees of freedom, 40 kg (88 lb) payload, top speed 1.7 m/s
vendor-defined physical dimensions, joint count, rated payload and walking speed
Claim source - Proprietary cycloidal actuators with 160 Nm peak torque, <1.0 Nm back-driving torque and 48V/72V operation
vendor-defined actuator torque and drive specifications
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Deployment log
Announced and cited only
Funding history
Publicly announced rounds
Grant
Round sourcePre-seed
Investors undisclosed
Round sourcePre-seed
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Public job board · 2026-07-13
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5 unique public sources