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Revolutionizing Robotics: The VLC Developer's New Venture

Discover how Jean-Baptiste Kempf, the mastermind behind VLC Media Player, is transforming robotics with his new startup, Kyber. This innovative platform aims to control millions of robots in real-time, pushing the boundaries of physical AI.

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Revolutionizing Robotics: The VLC Developer's New Venture

The Vision Behind Kyber

Jean-Baptiste Kempf, known for his work on VLC Media Player, is now venturing into the world of robotics with his startup, Kyber. He envisions a future where "hundreds of millions of robots and drones" will be integrated into daily life, necessitating a robust infrastructure for real-time control.

Kyber's core software is an SDK designed to synchronize video, audio, sensor data, and control inputs with minimal latency. This technology is crucial for applications where operators are not physically present with the devices they control. The startup recently secured $5 million in funding, highlighting the growing interest in physical AI.

  • Key Features of Kyber:
  • Real-time control of remote devices
  • Minimal latency for critical applications
  • Open-source core with enterprise solutions
Kempf emphasizes that as the scale of robotic fleets increases, so does the need for observability and performance optimization. With Kyber, companies can manage everything from a few devices to millions, revolutionizing how we interact with technology in our environments.