OpenMind wants to be the Android operating system of humanoid robots

OpenMind, a Silicon Valley startup founded in 2024 by Stanford professor Jan Liphardt, aims to become the "Android operating system" for humanoid robots by developing an advanced OS that enables more natural human-robot interactions. Unlike traditional robots designed for repetitive tasks, OpenMind focuses on creating machines that think and communicate more like humans, facilitating collaboration between humans and robots. Central to this vision is OpenMind’s new protocol called FABRIC, which allows robots to verify identities and share contextual information instantly, enabling rapid learning and seamless communication among machines. For example, robots could share language data with each other to interact with people in multiple languages without direct human teaching. OpenMind plans to launch its first fleet of 10 OM1-powered robotic dogs by September 2025 to gather real-world user feedback and iterate quickly on its technology. The company recently raised $20 million in funding led by Pantera Capital, with participation from Ribbit, Coinbase Ventures, and others, to accelerate product development and