Skild AI

Skild AI: Revolutionizing Robotics with General-Purpose Intelligence

Founded in 2023 by Deepak Pathak and Abhinav Gupta, Skild AI emerged from a vision to transform robotics through 'physical AI' or embodied intelligence, moving beyond specialized machines to adaptable systems. Their flagship model, Skild Brain, uses advanced simulation and Cosmos Transfer to enable robots to learn from text prompts and adapt to new environments without retraining, addressing a major limitation in traditional robotics.

Key capabilities include real-time adaptation to environmental changes, built-in safety features like force limits, and a focus on making AI accessible for any robot body, from humanoid to industrial arms. This approach allows for universal automation across diverse tasks, from manufacturing to domestic assistance.

Skild AI's traction includes raising over $1.83 billion in funding, with a Series C round tripling their valuation to $14 billion. They've grown revenue from zero to $30 million in 2025, demonstrating exponential commercial success as they scale their technology for global applications.