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Website: https://www.skild.ai/
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Email: [email protected]
141 South Saint Clair Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Skild AI
Skild develops a unified AI framework for robotics, enabling omni-bodied interaction with physical environments. The platform supports autonomous navigation in unstructured settings, mobile manipulation through abstracted APIs, and precise skill execution for tasks like packing. Utilizing human video observation, Skild addresses the robotics data challenge, enhancing learning efficiency and operational adaptability across various robotic applications.
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