
Yondu is a robotics engineering firm that leverages AI and robotics to provide autonomous solutions for retail and warehouse operations. Their flagship product automates the picking, stocking, and inventory management processes, significantly increasing worker efficiency and improving customer experience. With a pricing model that includes a $50k investment per robot and a $5k annual fee, Yondu offers a quick return on investment and substantial savings in total cost of ownership. The company positions itself as a leader in retail automation, addressing the challenges of unfilled retail jobs and rising labor costs while enhancing operational efficiency.

Yondu is a robotics engineering firm that leverages AI and robotics to provide autonomous solutions for retail and warehouse operations. Their flagship product automates the picking, stocking, and inventory management processes, significantly increasing worker efficiency and improving customer experience. With a pricing model that includes a $50k investment per robot and a $5k annual fee, Yondu offers a quick return on investment and substantial savings in total cost of ownership. The company positions itself as a leader in retail automation, addressing the challenges of unfilled retail jobs and rising labor costs while enhancing operational efficiency.
Company: yondu — robotics startup building embodied AI robots for brownfield warehouse automation
Founded: 2023
Headquarters: Gardena / Los Angeles, California
Product focus: Bin-picking, pick-and-place, shelf navigation for 3PLs and mid-sized warehouses
Investors: Y Combinator, SBXi
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Warehouse and retail automation—reducing manual picking and stocking labor in brownfield facilities.
2023
Robotics Engineering
500000
Crunchbase lists a Pre-Seed round on this date with two investors (Y Combinator, SBXi).
2100000
Dealroom records a Seed round of $2.1M dated September 2024 with investors including Y Combinator, Link Ventures, SBXi.
“YC-backed (Y Combinator participation and investment); investors named include Y Combinator and SBXi”
As a Data Collector, you’ll play a crucial role in training and improving our robotic systems!
Your job is simple: control a robot arm using intuitive computer-based tools to complete simple tasks. You’ll either move the robot directly, which it mirrors, or guide it using our specially designed controllers. These tasks could be as simple as picking up objects.
What We’re Looking For:
✅ Some programming background needed
✅ Comfortable working late hours: Work time is at 7PM - 3AM or 3AM - 10AM.
✅ Good attention to detail – You'll be following specific instructions to ensure accuracy.
✅ Dexterity and coordination – You’ll be controlling a robotic arm, so precision is helpful.
✅ Reliable and focused – This is a repetitive but important role.
Why You’ll Love This Job:
Easy to learn – we love someone who is willing and eager to learn!
Hands-on & engaging – You get to work with innovative technology in a fun, low-pressure environment.
Great for students, career changers, or anyone looking for an interesting job!
If you have programming know-how and are looking for a simple, hands-on role with cutting-edge technology, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now to be part of our team!