Building a Robotics AI Startup: Embody's Journey from Demo to Industrial Deployment

In this episode of Build Mode, host Isabelle Johannes speaks with Xavier Chi, co-founder of Embody, about the company's AI software that enables anyone to teach industrial robots new skills through natural language. The conversation covers Embody's origins, its experience on the Startup Battlefield stage, and the realities of building and funding a robotics startup.

■ Technology and market
- AI software for natural-language robot control
- Replacing manual tasks in warehouses and factories

■ Business and fundraising
- ABB partnership and go-to-market approach
- Y Combinator, seed round, and advice for founders
- Future outlook for robotics deployment

This episode is intended for founders, robotics enthusiasts, and professionals interested in industrial automation. Listeners will gain insight into go-to-market strategies, fundraising, and the importance of reliability in bringing AI-driven robotics from the lab to production.