Redwood City startup races ahead with next-generation foundation model and commercial-ready robots
Dyna Robotics, a Redwood City, CA-based startup pioneering embodied AI, has raised an impressive $120 million Series A round to accelerate its mission of bringing intelligent, general-purpose robots into mainstream commercial use.
The round was led by Robostrategy, CRV, and First Round Capital, with additional backing from Salesforce Ventures, NVIDIA’s NVentures, Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund, Samsung Next, and LG Technology Ventures. The fresh capital will fuel research, expand engineering capacity, and scale deployment of Dyna’s advanced robotic systems.
This announcement follows Dyna’s $23.5 million seed round in March, underscoring the company’s rapid progress. In just months, Dyna launched the DYNA-1 model, a robot that has already set new standards in real-world performance. Capable of operating more than 24 hours without human intervention, DYNA-1 boasts a 99.4% task success rate, supporting industries with unmatched reliability and precision. Early deployments show the robots working sixteen-hour shifts daily, quickly transitioning from lab prototypes to trusted workplace collaborators.
The Technology Behind DYNA-1’s Reliability
At the core of Dyna’s breakthrough lies its proprietary engineered reward model (RM). Unlike traditional robots that stumble when encountering edge cases, DYNA-1 adapts in real time, correcting errors without external intervention. This closed-loop system generates valuable training data during operation, enabling self-improvement and resilience.
Unlike narrow-purpose machines, DYNA-1 is powered by a single-weight foundation model, allowing it to handle a wide range of everyday tasks. This flexibility is key for industries that demand cost-effective, adaptable automation.
Experienced Founders with Proven Track Records
Dyna was founded by Lindon Gao and York Yang, the entrepreneurs behind Caper AI, a smart cart startup acquired for $350 million in 2021. They are joined by Jason Ma, a former DeepMind scientist specializing in robotics and machine learning. Together, the team blends research excellence with hands-on business success, making the company highly attractive to investors.
Toward Physical AGI
Dyna’s vision extends beyond today’s commercial deployments. The startup aims to pioneer physical AGI—robots that not only perform tasks but also learn new skills within hours. With strong financial backing and industry confidence, Dyna Robotics is positioning itself as a leader in the next era of robotics, where machines operate as adaptive partners in the global economy.
