Bone Robotics

About Bone Robotics

Bone Robotics, also known as Bone AI, is a full-stack robotics company developing autonomous drones, ground robots, and mission-ready AI systems for defense and government clients. Founded in early 2024 by serial entrepreneur DK Lee, who previously co-founded MarqVision, the company operates with dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, and Palo Alto, California. This structure is designed to merge Silicon Valley's innovation culture with South Korea's advanced manufacturing capabilities. Lee describes the firm not just as a defense company but as a "physical AI" enterprise that vertically integrates advanced AI simulation, autonomy algorithms, hardware design, and large-scale manufacturing.

The company's business model is focused on business-to-government (B2G) contracts. In its first year, Bone AI has already generated $3 million in revenue and secured a seven-figure government contract. This early traction was significantly accelerated by the strategic acquisition of D-Makers, a South Korean drone manufacturer, just six months after its launch. The acquisition provided Bone AI with immediate intellectual property, manufacturing capabilities, and market access.

Bone AI is developing a portfolio of autonomous systems across air, ground, and sea, including Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs), and Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs). Its initial focus is on defense-oriented aerial drones for missions such as logistics support, wildfire detection, and anti-drone defense. The company has already been selected for a South Korean government logistics program to deploy its autonomous technology at scale. In November 2025, Bone AI emerged from stealth, announcing a $12 million seed funding round led by Third Prime, with strategic participation from South Korean industrial conglomerate Kolon Group. Founder DK Lee demonstrated significant personal commitment by investing over $1.5 million of his own funds into the round.