Asim alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Asim in Industrials, ranked by how closely they match what Asim actually does — not just by category.
How this list was built: every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Asim. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Asim's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Asim?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phases | AI for the physical world | Summer 2025 | 3 | Active |
| Shepherd Robotics | Robots for high skilled labor powering AI infrastructure | Fall 2026 | 4 | Active |
| Deploy | The generalist robot deployment company. | Fall 2026 | 2 | Active |
| Teleo | Supervised Autonomous Heavy Equipment | Winter 2020 | 30 | Acquired |
| Ultrasonium | Metal manufacturing, faster, cheaper, and more versatile. | Summer 2026 | 5 | Active |
| Piggy Robotics | Humanoid robots that do your chores for the price of an iPhone! | Fall 2025 | 5 | Active |
| Grip | Robots for waste manipulation | Summer 2026 | 4 | Active |
| Asimov | Real-world human movement data for humanoid robots | Winter 2026 | 3 | Active |
| PerfectBit, Inc. | Robotics | Spring 2026 | 3 | Active |
| Robocurve | Evals for robots | Summer 2026 | 3 | Active |
| Agency Tool Company | Reliable infrastructure to build, deploy and manage real-world robots. | Summer 2026 | 3 | Active |
| Twolabs | Humanoid robot platform for builders. | Spring 2026 | 2 | Active |
Is Asim still active?
Asim is still operating, so switching is a choice rather than a forced migration. Compare on fit and price rather than urgency.
How was this list put together?
Every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Asim. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Asim's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.