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Proception.AI secures $11M in Seed funding led by First Round Capital to enhance hardware capabilities and expand its engineering teams.

PRIVATEJul 01, 2026•about 1 month ago

Amount Raised

$11 Million

Round Type

Seed

Mountain ViewBiotechnologyArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningRobotics

Investors

Box GroupY CombinatorFirst Round Capital

Description

Proception.AI, based in Mountain View, California, has raised $11 million in seed funding. The round was led by First Round Capital, with participation from Y Combinator and BoxGroup. The funds will be used to expand hardware manufacturing and accelerate project deployment. The company has begun shipping its initial robotic hands to research labs.

Company Information

Company

Proception.AI

Location

Mountain View, California, United States

About

Proception.AI is a developer of dexterous robotic hands and tactile data pipelines for humanoid robots. The company was founded by former Tesla Optimus engineers and focuses on creating highly advanced robotic solutions. Their product lineup includes 'Prohand,' a robotic hand designed to mimic human-level manipulation, and 'ProGlove,' a glove that captures human hand movements and tactile data. Proception.AI is accelerating the deployment of its solutions in research and robotics firms.

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