A commitment to innovation and sustainability
We back founders building machines that perceive, reason, and act in the physical world. From spatial intelligence and embodied AI to autonomous systems and robotic perception, Advanced Robotics Corporation (ARC) invests in the technologies bridging the gap between digital intelligence and the real world around us.
What We Look For
Deep technical innovations
We seek breakthrough technologies that demonstrate fundamental advances in robotics, AI, or automation, not incremental improvements to existing solutions.
Scalable robotics solutions
Your solution should demonstrate clear potential for deployment across multiple facilities, industries, or use cases with minimal customization requirements.
Clear commercial applications
We prioritize technologies that solve pressing industrial or commercial problems with quantifiable ROI and a clear path to market adoption.
Strong IP portfolio
Your intellectual property strategy should include both defensive and offensive patents, particularly in core technological innovations that provide sustainable competitive advantages.
Experienced technical teams
We back founding teams that combine deep technical expertise in robotics/AI with prior startup or industry experience, showing both engineering excellence and business acumen.
Sustainable unit economics
Your business model should demonstrate improving margins at scale, with clear understanding of production costs, deployment expenses, and ongoing maintenance requirements.
Our Thesis
We believe the next decade will be defined by machines that don’t just automate tasks, but genuinely understand and navigate the physical world. As spatial computing matures, sensor costs collapse, and embodied AI moves from research to reality, the window to build category-defining companies in this space is open right now.
Our investments sit at the intersection of three key forces:
Themes
- Physical AI & Robot Foundation Models
- Dexterous Manipulation & Sensorimotor Learning
- Human-Robot Interfaces & Collaborative Systems
- Embodied Intelligence & Scene Understanding
- Spatial Computing & World Models
Focus Areas
Physical World Operations
- Autonomous Industrial Systems
- Intelligent Manufacturing & Logistics
- Perception-Driven Quality Systems
- Adaptive Assembly & Process Intelligence
- Predictive & Self-Healing Infrastructure
Embodied AI Applications
- Healthcare & Surgical Robotics
- Assistive & Companion Systems
- Autonomous Retail & Hospitality
- Last-Mile & Delivery Autonomy
Core & Enabling Technologies
- Spatial Intelligence & World Models
- Robot Foundation Models & OS
- Motion Planning & Sensorimotor Control
- Digital Twins & Simulation Environments
Our Investments
“Asia’s unique combination of manufacturing expertise, engineering talent, and real-world automation needs makes it the perfect laboratory for robotics innovation. When we back companies here, we’re not just investing in technology – we’re investing in the future of global industry.”
AHC
General Partner
Ready to build something extraordinary? We’re always eager to connect with visionary founders.
Building breakthrough robotics or AI technology? We offer:
Hands-on go-to-market and global deployment support
Deep technical due diligence from operators who understand robotics at the systems level
Access to early adopters, pilot partners, and real-world deployment environments
Engineering and robotics talent network across hardware, software, and AI
Hardware manufacturing, supply chain, and systems integration expertise