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Kyber Labs

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Kyber Labs develops novel artificial muscle fiber actuators for ultra low cost biomimetic robots. Founded by SpaceX veteran Tyler Habowski.

Founded 2022$2M raised
ARTIFICIAL-MUSCLEDEXTEROUS-MANIPULATIONLOW-COSTBIOMIMETIC
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Kyber Hand
Dexterous robotic hand with 20 DoF, torque-transparent actuation, and AI-native manipulation.
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About Kyber Labs

Kyber Labs is a robotics hardware company developing next-generation robotic actuators based on artificial muscle fiber technology. Rather than relying on conventional electric motors and gearboxes, the company is designing lightweight, compliant actuation systems intended to deliver human-like movement at significantly lower cost. Its artificial muscle architecture targets robotic manipulation and humanoid applications where dexterity, efficiency, and affordability are critical. By aiming to reduce actuator costs from thousands of dollars to hundreds, Kyber Labs seeks to make advanced robotic hardware more accessible for large-scale commercial deployment.

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Technology Snapshot

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Flagship PlatformKyber Hand

AI Stack

Capabilities and model layers highlighted by the company.

01AI-based controls
02Machine Learning

Investors

Cortical Ventures

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Tyler HabowskiCEO

Kyber Labs History

  1. 2022

    Kyber Labs forms around artificial muscle fiber actuators

    Founded in 2022 by Tyler Habowski (ex-SpaceX, Machina Labs) and Yonatan Robbins in Brooklyn. Core innovation: artificial muscle fiber actuators mimicking human muscle compliance.

    BrooklynArtificial muscles
  2. 2023

    Pre-seed backing gets the hardware program moving

    Raised ~$1.7M from Cortical Ventures, Starburst Ventures, and others. Based at Newlab in the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

    Pre-seedNewlab
  3. 2026

    Compliance without tactile sensors becomes the key pitch

    The backdrivable design lets robots 'feel' resistance without tactile sensors, targeting hardware costs in hundreds of dollars.

    BackdrivableLow-cost actuation