Yondu is creating the robotic workforce of the future starting with logistics automation. We're deploying humanoid robots in the first flexible, drop-in picking automation solution designed for 3PLs. Our approach is building robot foundation models to enable off the shelf robots to do these tasks autonomously. To train these models, we're building our own teleoperation system in house. Finally, there's a whole stack of classical robotics and integration work to make our systems work in the real world . Learning constantly and keeping up with SOTA research is one of the pillars of our company's culture. The company was founded by MIT students and has raised seed funding after graduating from the YC W24 batch. Join us in shaping the way the world works.

We are looking for robotics researchers who would like to work on using robot policies to perform manipulation tasks involving single and dual arm robots. Consider applying if you would like to be involved with any part of the process which includes but may not be limited to

• working on methods to acquire and process data such as through teleoperation or simulation
• developing effective models that have high rates of success when deployed
• optimizing the performance of robots already deployed

In terms of experience, it is incredibly useful to have worked on similar problems particularly at a PhD level. Candidates who have done research in robot manipulation are greatly preferred, but other forms relevant experience are also appreciated.

Our approach is building robot foundation models to enable off the shelf robots to do these tasks autonomously. To train these models, we're building our own teleoperation system in house. Finally, there's a whole stack of classical robotics and integration work to make our systems work in the real world . Learning constantly and keeping up with SOTA research is one of the pillars of our company's culture.