We build voice devices for real work — not AI gadgets.

Voice Hardware
Foundry

We support a small number of teams building voice-first operational devices for real work environments. Logistics. Warehousing. Industrial field work. Infrastructure operations.

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Based in
San Francisco Bay Area
Annual capacity
Only 10 projects per year

Why Voice Devices Matter

In many industries, work does not happen in front of a screen.

  • Drivers report status by phone.
  • Technicians describe problems on site.
  • Warehouse supervisors coordinate work over radio.
  • Field engineers record inspection notes verbally.

Important information is often spoken, but never captured properly.

Voice-first devices can turn those conversations into structured records that systems can actually use.

Not as a gadget. But as a practical tool for real operations.

Industries We Focus On

  • 01

    Logistics and fleet operations

  • 02

    Warehousing and distribution

  • 03

    Industrial maintenance

  • 04

    Field service operations

  • 05

    Energy and infrastructure

  • 06

    Construction and site operations

What We Provide

  • Product architecture
  • Acoustic hardware design
  • Prototype development
  • Embedded integration
  • ODM / OEM manufacturing support
  • Production preparation

We help software teams turn workflow ideas into real hardware systems.

Program Structure

Projects usually move through four stages:

  1. 01

    Product definition

  2. 02

    Prototype development

  3. 03

    Engineering validation

  4. 04

    Manufacturing preparation

Not every project goes through all stages. Some teams only need prototypes. Others are preparing for production.

Only 10 Projects Per Year

Hardware execution requires focus.

To keep engineering quality high, we limit the program to 10 projects per year.

This allows us to work closely with each team and avoid taking on projects we cannot support properly.

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What We Are Not Building

  • Consumer gadgets
  • AI toys
  • Concept hardware
  • Fundraising demo devices
  • Projects without clear workflow use

Program Timeline

  1. Now

    Applications open this year.

  2. Aug — Sep

    The first projects are expected to be selected around August–September.

  3. Dec

    Selected teams may be invited for an in-person discussion. Initial meetings are expected to take place in December.

Apply for a Foundry Slot

Tell us about your team and the device you want to build. Applications are reviewed periodically.

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