OpenMind.org
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OpenMind is a software development company based in San Francisco, founded in 2024. It specializes in creating a universal operating system layer for intelligent machines and robots, allowing them to perceive and adapt to complex human environments. The company aims to be the "Android for robotics," offering open-source, hardware-agnostic software that promotes flexibility and interoperability across various robot platforms. The team at OpenMind, led by Stanford professor Jan Liphardt, includes experts from diverse fields such as robotics and security. They have developed products like OM1, a hardware-agnostic operating system that enables robots to understand and adapt to different contexts, and FABRIC, a decentralized coordination protocol that facilitates identity verification and collaborative learning among robots. OpenMind has secured $20 million in funding to support its mission of empowering developers and enhancing real-world applications in various settings.