🇺🇸 Foundation
Founded by ex-Synapse CEO Sankaet Pathak to build industrial and defense-oriented humanoids; leases units to auto manufacturers and holds US military research contracts.
Humanoid robots by Foundation
1 · scored byHMX
Also by Foundation · 1 not ranked
All listed robots →Listed from cited sources; information not verified, so not scored or ranked until a second check confirms their core facts.
- Phantom MK-2 · Foundation · announced
History · 2 robots recorded, current and past
Full history →Every model and generation from Foundation the index has recorded, including retired and merged ones. Nothing is deleted; each robot's full version history is one click away.
| Year | Robot | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Phantom MK-1 | pilot | history |
| 2026 | Phantom MK-2 | prototype announced | history |
Company record: 1 version and 1 earlier update recorded. See every change →
Foundation in 2026: lineup, ranking and funding
Foundation has 1 ranked model across 1 category in this catalogue. Counts and ranks cover all its models, including later pages; specification scores do not establish independently tested performance.
Among its 1 humanoid records, each score is compared within that category. Its highest-scoring, Phantom MK-1, ranks 74th of 169 on the HMX at 49.7. Its scores in this category range from 49.7 to 49.7.
0 of its 1 ranked records claim commercial or limited-production maturity. Deployment evidence is reported separately.
Foundation has disclosed $24m in funding, 44th among 55 companies reporting funding. These figures are not independently audited.
Its last reported valuation is $3bn, 13th among 45 reporting a valuation.
Frequently asked questions about Foundation
What robots does Foundation make?
This catalogue contains 1 ranked models. Its category leaders include Phantom MK-1.
What is Foundation's best robot?
Each category has its own score and leader: Phantom MK-1 (HMX 49.7, 74th of 169). Composite scores are compared within categories.
Can you buy the Phantom MK-1?
Its recorded stage is pilot, with a published price of $100,000. Confirm availability and terms with the maker.
Where is Foundation based?
Foundation is based in San Francisco, CA, founded in 2024.