Tuurny
San Francisco physical AI startup deploying precision robotics and computer vision to surgically extract RAM chips and components from e-waste at scale.
Tuurny is a San Francisco-based physical AI and robotics startup building an intelligent platform for the circular economy, with a focus on recovering critical semiconductor components from electronic waste. The company was founded by Sina Ghashghaei (CEO) and operates with a mission to address U.S. chip supply shortages by recovering intact, reusable memory modules and rare earth materials from discarded electronics rather than exporting them as bulk scrap.
The company's core system moves beyond conventional e-waste shredding. Using advanced computer vision, Tuurny's robots identify individual components on circuit boards — including RAM ICs, capacitors, and connectors — assess their condition, and then use precision robotic actuators to surgically remove them intact without damage. The system also databases recovered components for traceability and secondary market reuse.
Tuurny's flagship robotic cell is called Nantul, a fully automated system that integrates computer vision with precision robotics and thermal processing. Nantul is capable of autonomously identifying, thermally treating, and extracting up to 300 intact RAM ICs per cell per hour, operating without manual intervention. The company secured its first six-figure commercial contract prior to public announcement, validating commercial demand.
Tuurny was accepted into the NVIDIA Inception Program, which supports AI startups revolutionizing industries. The company also received a NASA grant to collaborate with Texas A&M University on the development of its advanced computer vision system. In April 2026, Tuurny issued a press release announcing commercial deployment of the Nantul system to address the U.S. RAM shortage and reduce export of rare earth-rich e-waste.
The company is also listed on Crunchbase and PitchBook (Tuurny Robotics). The CEO's contact is [email protected].
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Contact Tuurny
WEBSITE
https://www.tuurny.com/HEADQUARTERS
United States
Company Facts
Founded
2025
Primary Role
Manufacturer
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Primary Region
North America
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