SafeWorld raises $12.2M in Seed funding to accelerate platform development and support early deployments. Investors include Shine Capital and a16z Speedrun.
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SafeWorld, based in Palo Alto, CA, has raised $12.2M in Seed funding. The company will use the new capital to enhance its safety testing and simulation software for physical AI and robotics. Investors include Shine Capital, a16z Speedrun, and others. Founded by Dr
Company Information
Company
SafeWorld
Location
Palo Alto, California, United States
About
SafeWorld is a provider of safety testing and simulation software for physical AI and robotics. Founded by Dr. Ding Zhao, Kyle Wong (CEO), and Simo Rachidi, the company offers generative 3D simulation tools that help hardware makers evaluate and validate AI-driven machines safely and efficiently. Their platform integrates natural-language scenario generation with reactive human trajectory models for continuous edge-case simulations. The goal is to ensure safety in the deployment of robots operating in environments with people.
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