CarbonSix, Inc.
Category: Robotics / Embodied AI
An AI-driven robotic intelligence platform that enables flexible, human-like manipulation for manufacturing automation. CarbonSix, Inc. was founded in 2024. The company is led by Terry Tae Yeon Moon. Based in San Francisco, CA, USA. Team size: 2-10. Total funding raised: USD 44 million. Latest round: Series A. Key investors include DSC Investment, LB Investment, IMM Investment, Korea Development Bank, SV Investment, Cortentia, A Squared (ASQ), Foothill Ventures, Storm Ventures, Zeitgeist Capital, Xquared, CarbonBlack Fund.
- Founded
- 2024
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA, USA
- Team size
- 2-10
- Total funding
- USD 44 million
Value proposition
Delivers precision and flexibility by automating intricate, variable manual tasks that traditional automation solutions cannot handle, especially in dynamic production environments.
Products and solutions
Robotic intelligence software, Dexterous robotic manipulators, SigmaKit (robot imitation learning toolkit)
Unique value
Integrates cutting-edge AI with advanced robotics to achieve complex, human-like manipulation and precision assembly, tailored for dynamic manufacturing needs.
Target customer
Manufacturing companies, particularly in electronics, batteries, and Food & Beverage (F&B) sectors.
Industries served
Electronics, Batteries, Food & Beverage (F&B)
Technology advantage
Led by experienced executives with global exit experience, deep technical expertise in AI and robotics, and strategic partnerships with leading industry manufacturers.
How they differentiate
Focuses on AI-powered dexterous manipulation for intricate and variable tasks, offering capabilities that exceed those of traditional automation solutions.
Main competitors
ABB Robotics, KUKA Robotics, Boston Dynamics, RightHand Robotics
Key partnerships
Partnership with Taerim Industry (dark factory / autonomous manufacturing MOU, Jun 2026), Safetics (robot teaching to safety validation MOU, Aug 2026), collaborations with electronics manufacturers, advisory affiliations with MIT (Russ Tedrake) and Université Laval (Clément Gosselin)
Notable customers
Leading electronics manufacturers, Taerim Industry (automotive parts / autonomous manufacturing pilot)
Major milestones
Raised USD 4M seed (May 2025) led by Foothill Ventures and Storm Ventures., Launched SigmaKit imitation-learning toolkit for manufacturing., Raised USD 40M Series A (Jul 2026) co-led by DSC Investment and LB Investment, commercial contracts and revenue., Partnerships with Taerim Industry and Safetics for factory deployment., Advisory board: Russ Tedrake (MIT), Clément Gosselin (Université Laval).
Growth metrics
Commercial contracts and revenue from factory-floor deployments; Series A $40M (Jul 2026) to scale talent, infrastructure, and global expansion; data-flywheel model in production environments.
Market positioning
A deep-tech startup pioneering advanced robotic solutions for precision assembly and manipulation in manufacturing.
Geographic focus
North America and South Korea / Asia
Patents and IP
No patents filed yet; several innovations are pending patent protection.
About Terry Tae Yeon Moon
Terry is a repeat entrepreneur with an exit experience from his previous company which combined machine vision and deep learning to innovate manufacturing inspection. Throughout his career, he has had diverse backgrounds spanning from business development and project management to product marking. He served as Chief Strategy Officer at SUALAB and Product Marketing Director at Cognex.
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Official website: https://www.carbon6robotics.com