Seeing Systems

Next-gen UAS for the high-threat future.

[Seeing Systems @S2_INC]

The west now has access to a proven counter-drone capability that doesn't require a trained pilot to operate.

Today we're proud to announce Seeing Systems strategic partnership with Aerlijn, combining our autonomous AI platform Aerie with their battle-proven interceptor.

[Y Combinator @ycombinator]

happy YC Demo Day to all who celebrate

[Tom 👨‍💻 @T0M_3D]

Having a blast repping @ascend_vc at YC Demo Day! The caliber of this batch is next level, congrats to all the founders crushing it. Huge shoutout @kirbywinfield for making all this possible! ☔️🔥☔️

[Danny Chepenko @kidrulit]

non-consumer hardware represents ~15% of @ycombinator W26
hard-tech is back.

spacetech:
@axionorbital - Foundation models for 24/7 Earth Observation
@constspace - AI for space mission assurance
@gru_space - Building the first hotel on the Moon
@KytenTech - Custom battery packs for aerospace vehicles

defense:
@DroneTector Detect and track hostile drones
@S2_INC AI Drone Systems for Defence

robotics:
@GrazeMateInc Robot cowboys mustering cattle with AI drones
@Servo7Robotics Autonomous Warehouse Robots

manufacturing:
@DAIVIN_TECH Tankless dive gear for breath autonomy
@AurorinCAD Modern CAD for mechanical engineers
@SquidEnergy AI-powered grid planning

imo the most significant impact of YC's industrial push is drawing elite talent away from building another outbound tool or trading corn derivatives at a hedge fund and getting them excited about automating manufacturing again.

[Alex Le Maitre @Alex_10200]

10 Ukrainian soldiers eliminating 2 NATO battalions in a half a day of training

Drones are clearly a huge force multiplier!

Let���s listen and learn before it’s too late 🫡

[Y Combinator @ycombinator]

Seeing Systems (@S2_INC) builds inexpensive strike drones designed to adapt as warfare evolves, with modular hardware, simple operation, and an agentic control system built in collaboration with Royal Marine Commandos and other NATO forces.

Congrats on the launch @Alex_10200 and Matthew!

https://t.co/3fFlOA45B4

[Atoms Not Bits @AtomsNotBits]

Attritable Ground Autonomy, Edge Data Centers, and Australian Automation

Daily Hard Tech Headlines:

- @BlackFlagVC has launched its second cohort, an accelerator for startups building in American critical industries. The new cohort includes EraDrive (in-space mobility), Super Powers Mobility (SPM) (off-road electrification), Tarly (AI for government accountability), a stealth company focused on next-generation radios, and a stealth company developing autonomous submersibles for logistics.

- @S2_INC has launched. The Y Combinator startup is developing attritable, modular autonomous strike drones designed for mass production. The startup already has traction with the UK Royal Marine Commandos, NATO forces, and more.

- @armada_ai has secured an LOI with @nscale, a global AI infrastructure firm. The collaboration focuses on delivering edge AI through modular data center infrastructure for commercial and public sector markets. Armada enables high-performance compute to operate at the edge in critical environments.

- @Waymo is expanding its service to Boston and Sacramento.

- @voyagertech_ has announced a partnership with Max Space focused on developing expandable space infrastructure, including habitats and structures for lunar operations.

- Researchers from Stanford University and Princeton University have launched a multi-platform system integrating smart glasses, artificial intelligence, and robotic arms for medical operations.

- The United States Air Force is launching a group focused on C-UAS to secure military installations.

- Buttrose Earthmovers, an Australian construction firm, has announced the first Australian deployment of an automated roller operating on a live civil construction site. A roller is a heavy compaction machine used to flatten and compress soil, asphalt, or other materials during road and infrastructure projects.

- The Orion CMC Consortium, an African mining investment group, is receiving funding from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation and other partners to expand copper and cobalt mining in Africa for the American market.

- @MorpheusSpace, a satellite propulsion startup, has raised $15 million in funding led by Alpine Space Ventures and the European Investment Fund (EIF).

- R3 Robotics, a European startup, has raised €20 million in venture funding and grants to scale its technology for the robotic automation of electronics disassembly.

- @ExiaLabsAI has secured a CRADA with United States Military Academy at West Point to develop AI agents that replicate realistic near-peer adversaries for use in multi-domain military wargaming.

- @SwarmboticsAI, an Arizona-based ground autonomy startup, has been chosen by the U.S. Army to build attritable autonomous ground vehicles for the 1st Cavalry Division.

[Iwahori Toshiki @iw_toshiki]

【ドローンは3箇月で骨董品】
「ドローンの陳腐化問題」に取り組むMaitre兄弟が立ち上げたSeeing Systems（@S2_INC）社。モジュール設計とエージェンティック自律性でライフサイクルコストを大幅削減。現代戦で陳腐化しない低コストかつ使い易い自律型ドローン（UAV）を開発。#ドローン
《Seeing Systems: Modular Autonomous Drones for Modern Warfare》https://t.co/oDOsgVvsCR

[Seeing Systems @S2_INC]

Unknown contact has entered the airspace.

#drones #defensetech #miltech #autonomy #hardtech

[Dylan S Phillips @dylsphillips]

Congrats on the launch, @S2_INC!

https://t.co/q3h5vsMEoh

[Menlo Times @menlotimes]

Y Combinator @ycombinator Launches of the Week:

(This round-up is for informational purposes only, and in order of the date/time of the launch, from earliest to latest)

1) Mage Legal: Founded by Raffi Isanians @RIsanians, Mage Legal is a comprehensive AI coverage across your entire data room. Know More At: https://t.co/9g497KcBmd

2) Burt @trainburt: Founded by Kurt Sharma and Bobby Zhong @bobbyzhong333, Burt helps teams train and deploy models specialized for their domain and use cases. Know More At: https://t.co/tQmioVz4HM

3) VOYGR @VoygrTech: Founded by Vlad Baskakov and Yarik Markov @YaMarkov, VOYGR helps AI apps and agents understand and act in the real world with comprehensive place data. Know More At: https://t.co/R96Nmv6lTo

4) GrazeMate @GrazeMateInc: Founded by Sam Rogers @RealSamRogers, GrazeMate builds autonomous drones that herd cattle. Know More At: https://t.co/qrYWXM4P0j

5) Fort @fortwearable: Founded by Miranda Nover and Paul Schneider, Fort is a wearable that tracks strength training for people who care about longevity. Know More At: https://t.co/oo1AT9UKIf

6) Caretta: Founded by Kayra Bahadir, Omar Elamin @omarelamin_, and Pavlos Markesinis @pmarkesinis22, Caretta is a sales intelligence tool for revenue teams. Know More At: https://t.co/IEjUHkP7K9

7) REV1: Founded by Louis Liu and Alex Rivero, REV1 automates the creation of manufacturing-ready 2D drawings from 3D CAD files. Know More At: https://t.co/5V5yOtvXtA

8) Webhound @WebhoundAI: Founded by Moe Khalil, Webhound builds long-running AI research agents that scale quality with time and budget. Know More At: https://t.co/S9M2aIDNvi

9) Seeing Systems @S2_INC: Founded by Alexander Le Maitre @Alex_10200 and Matthew Le Maitre, Seeing Systems is building modular strike and reconnaissance drone platforms and a corresponding super-easy-to-use swarm control system in collaboration with Royal Marine Commandos, the US, and allied nations, to fill a capability gap. Know More At: https://t.co/0uXHvGWVoP

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Source: https://t.co/XNgPMp4yP3

[Fondo.com @Fondocom]

🚀 @S2_INC launched! Modular Autonomous Drones for Modern Warfare

"Next-gen UAS for the high-threat future."

🌐 https://t.co/kCSdDGEwRv

Congrats @Alex_10200 & Matthew Le Maitre!!

[Seeing Systems @S2_INC]

@Fondocom @Alex_10200 Onwards!

[Department of War CTO @DoWCTO]

Scaling mass attritable drones.

Unleashing American Drone Dominance.

[Seeing Systems @S2_INC]

@DoWCTO @DeptofWar @DOWResponse We need stockpiles that can stay relevant over time!

[Seeing Systems @S2_INC]

Hello World,

We’re on live on @ycombinator building modular, autonomous strike drones that evolve with the battlefield - easier upgrades, more effective operators.

https://t.co/17MzxNfWrX

[Seeing Systems @S2_INC]

Modular drones.
Swappable systems.
Drone dominance.

[Seeing Systems @S2_INC]

Seeing Systems is proud to be backed by @ycombinator.

We are building the future capabilities our people need; an interconnected ecosystem of unmanned defense systems, engineered directly with the operators who deploy them.

#YCW26 #DefenseTech #UnmannedSystems #Startup