Beyond Imagination

About Beyond Imagination

Beyond Imagination, Inc. is a robotics and artificial intelligence firm established in 2018 by Dr. Harry Kloor and noted futurist Ray Kurzweil. The company is developing a general-purpose humanoid robot, Beomni, powered by a proprietary, multi-modal AI platform referred to as the "AI Brain." This venture stems from Dr. Kloor's extensive background as a scientist, entrepreneur, and filmmaker, holding simultaneous Ph.D.s in Physics and Chemistry, combined with Kurzweil's long-standing explorations into artificial intelligence and the future of human-machine convergence. The initial prototype was completed within a year, a milestone supported by a team with over 150 years of combined experience in AI and robotics.

The core of the business is the Beomni AI Brain, a cognitive engine designed to learn and perform physical tasks by observing human operators. Initially, a human pilots the robot using a virtual reality headset, allowing the AI to gather data and train itself to perform tasks autonomously over time. This system is designed for broad application, targeting labor shortages in sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, and logistics. The company’s primary go-to-market strategy involves a Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) subscription model, providing the Beomni robot, cloud platform access, and maintenance for a recurring fee, which aims to reduce labor expenses for clients by up to 75%. The initial focus is on the healthcare sector, particularly for tasks in surgical rooms, elder care, and medical device handling, through a partnership with Cobotic Surgical, Inc.

The Beomni robot itself is a wheeled platform, chosen for stability and energy efficiency over legged systems, capable of operating for 10-12 hours. It features dexterous arms and hands with opposable thumbs that can handle both heavy loads and delicate maneuvers. The platform also includes an operating system called Aura, designed to facilitate collaboration between humans, robots, and legacy machinery in industrial settings. Beyond Imagination has secured significant capital, including seed rounds totaling over $5.3 million and is in discussions for a $100 million Series B funding round led by Gauntlet Ventures, which would value the company at $500 million. This positions the company to scale deployment, with projections to deliver 100 units within two years of its next funding close.