ahmedbaracat

ko-br | Robotics, Computer Vision, Imitation Learning, Reinforcement Learning Engineers & Reserchers | https://ko-br.com | Cairo, Egypt & London, UK

We build Physical AI models deployable today in warehouses to solve mundane tasks like palletizing. Our tech lets robotic arms adapt to mixed SKUs, grip slips, and chaotic environments in real time.

Have a read through our manifesto: https://ko-br.com/manifesto

We want you if you solve problems like an owner (no ego, no blockers). Don’t say "it won’t work." Try it. Validate it. Ship it.

Engineering roles:

  — You're hands-on, no theory, just building
  — Experienced engineer? Great! Recent grad/PhD? Don't get discouraged, apply if you're itching to ship real products

  — Generous base + equity
  — Work with state-of-the-art AI and real robots (UR/ABB/KUKA/FANUC).
  — Build tech that solves valuable problems today.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmadbaracat

Apply: https://ko-br.com/careers

I am in the process of figuring out how to do something similar but to teach a robotic arm a new task in the physical world for ko-br: https://ko-br.com/

When I moved off Google, I used DuckDuckGo (search) and Proton/Fastmail (email). But now I am using Kagi (search & assistant) and Hey (email) and couldn’t be happier :). Highly recommended.

ko-br | Robotics, Computer Vision, Imitation Learning, Reinforcement Learning Researchers & Engineers | https://ko-br.com | Cairo, Egypt & London, UK

We build Physical AI models deployable today in warehouses to solve mundane tasks like palletizing. Our tech lets robotic arms adapt to mixed SKUs, grip slips, and chaotic environments in real time.

Have a read through our manifesto: https://ko-br.com/manifesto

We want you if you solve problems like an owner (no ego, no blockers). Don’t say "it won’t work." Try it. Validate it. Ship it.

Engineering roles:

  — You're hands-on, no theory, just building
  — Experienced engineer? Great! Recent grad/PhD? Don't get discouraged, apply if you're itching to ship real products

  — Generous base + equity
  — Work with state-of-the-art AI and real robots (UR/ABB/KUKA/FANUC).
  — Build tech that solves valuable problems today.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmadbaracat

Apply: https://ko-br.com/careers

ko-br | Computer Vision, Imitation Learning, Reinforcement Learning Researchers & Engineers | https://ko-br.com | REMOTE (Globally)

We build Physical AI models deployable today in warehouses to solve mundane tasks like palletizing. Our tech lets robotic arms adapt to mixed SKUs, grip slips, and chaotic environments in real time.

Have a read through our manifesto: https://ko-br.com/manifesto

We want you if You solve problems like an owner (no ego, no blockers). Don’t say "it won’t work." Try it. Validate it. Ship it.

Engineering roles:

  — You're hands-on, no theory, just building
  — Experienced engineer? Great! Recent grad/PhD? Don't get discouraged, apply if you're itching to ship real products

  — Generous base + equity
  — Work with state-of-the-art AI and real robots (UR/ABB/KUKA/FANUC).
  — Build tech that solves valuable problems today.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmadbaracat

Apply: https://ko-br.com/careers

Thanks for sharing. Beavers are my favorite animals and the trailer is actually quite nice.

ko-br | cofounders hunting and founding members across design, engineering, research and business development | https://ko-br.com | Onsite (SF, USA)

Looking for another technical cofounder, a commercial cofounder (work closely with Stacey, our advisor and ex-CCO of universal Robots) and founding members. If interested, let’s catchup over coffee in sf in sep.

P.S. we are closing our pre-seed round soon so don’t worry about our runway :)

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It’s a shame that we have unbelievably good hardware like collaborative robots (cobots) that could transform warehouses and yet they still struggle with basic tasks like unloading mixed pallets. Why? Because today's software can't handle real-world chaos.

That's where we come in. At ko-br, we're building the AI brains that make robots truly adaptable. Our physical AI models tackle messy, unstructured problems starting with depalletizing of mixed boxes in dynamic warehouses. Think real-time adaptation to shifting pallets, mixed SKUs, and unexpected failures.

We're a deep tech startup at the crossroads of AI, robotics, and human-machine interface. While warehouses are our first battlefield, our core mission is physical AI. So you need to be comfortable with the idea of pivoting to other sectors like education (ex: building robots for schools and universities).

Curious about our philosophy? Dive into our manifesto: https://ko-br.com/manifesto

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We're hiring generalists across design, engineering, research, and business development. If you thrive on agency: designing, building, and shipping products end-to-end, join us :).

We offer strong base salaries and we don’t shy from offering large equities, following PG advise: https://www.paulgraham.com/equity.html

Apply here: https://ko-br.com/careers

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About me: Ex-Amazon/Meta, 2x founder (agritech & gaming). Built ML models and infra for everything from satellite imagery to nanotech, powered Alexa's vision, and led ML for WhatsApp.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmadbaracat

Thanks for sharing. Note that the GitHub at the end of the article is not working…

Yup.

ko-br | Hiring across design, engineering, research and business development | https://ko-br.com | Onsite (London, UK or Cairo, Egypt)

It’s a shame that we have unbelievably good hardware like collaborative robots (cobots) that could transform warehouses and yet they still struggle with basic tasks like unloading mixed pallets. Why? Because today's software can't handle real-world chaos.

That's where we come in. At ko-br, we're building the AI brains that make robots truly adaptable. Our physical AI models tackle messy, unstructured problems starting with depalletizing of mixed boxes in dynamic warehouses. Think real-time adaptation to shifting pallets, mixed SKUs, and unexpected failures.

We're a deep tech startup at the crossroads of AI, robotics, and human-machine interaction. While warehouses are our first battlefield, our core mission is physical AI. So you need to be comfortable with the idea of pivoting to other sectors like education (ex: building robots for schools and universities).

Curious about our philosophy? Dive into our manifesto: https://ko-br.com/manifesto

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We're hiring generalists across design, engineering, research, and business development. If you thrive on agency: designing, building, and shipping products end-to-end, join u :).

We offer strong base salaries: £100k+. We don’t shy from offering large equities, following PG advise: https://www.paulgraham.com/equity.html

Apply here: https://ko-br.com/careers

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About me: Ex-Amazon/Meta. Built AI for everything from satellite imagery to nanotech, powered Alexa's vision, and led ML for WhatsApp.

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P.S. We'll be in SF USA this fall, say hi if you're around :)

Greatly appreciate it, Chai. Will get in touch soon :)

Thanks Daulet for the kind words. Appreciate you taking the time to fill the form. Will reach out soon :))

ko-br | Computer Vision, Imitation Learning, Backend Engineers & Business Dev | https://ko-br.com | Onsite (London, UK or Cairo, Egypt)

We build Physical AI for warehouses—solving palletizing, kitting, and pick/pack tasks that giants like Amazon/ABB/Universal Robots haven't cracked. Our tech lets cobots adapt to mixed SKUs, grip slips, and chaotic environments in real time. No reconfiguration. No coding. Just results.

Have a read through our manifesto: https://ko-br.com/manifesto

We want you if You solve problems like an owner (no ego, no blockers)

Engineering roles:

  — You're hands-on, no theory, just building
  — Experienced engineer? Great! Recent grad/PhD? Don't get discouraged, apply if you're itching to ship real products

  — You've closed deals in robotics, warehouse automation, or enterprise SaaS
  — Happy to wear multiple hats across commercial functions (partnerships, strategy, etc.)

  — £100k base + equity
  — Work with state-of-the-art AI and real cobots (UR/ABB/KUKA).
  — Build tech that solves valuable problems—today.

About me: Ex-Amazon/Meta. Built AI from satellite imagery to nanotech SEM, powered Alexa’s vision, led ML for WhatsApp. Now building robots that adapt to chaos.

Apply: https://ko-br.com/careers

Well, there’s a middle ground, kinda. Using more specialized hardware (ex: cobots) but deploy state-of-art Physical AI (ML/Computer Vision) on them. We’re building one such startup at ko-br (https://ko-br.com/) :))

Couldn’t agree more. Wrote this few years back:

https://barac.at/essays/we-only-need-to-plant-1-trillion-tre...

ko-br | Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) | Europe/London (preferred) | Equity + Leadership Role

We’re ko-br – a London-based AI robotics startup on a mission to end the "3AM cobot meltdown" in warehouses. Our robots handle real-world chaos (grip slips, conveyor jams, dust storms) through:

* No-code AI that plugs into ABB/KUKA/UR arms

* Self-recovery protocols proven to reduce emergency calls by 85%

* Human-taught systems that turn warehouse teams into robot mentors

Why This Matters

Industrial robots keep failing when faced with mixed SKUs or shifted pallets. We’re fighting this $35B conformity crisis (see manifesto) by building robots that adapt to humans – not the other way around.

We Need You If You’ve…

* Scaled commercial ops in industrial tech/robotics/AI

* Closed 6-7 figure deals within the logistics space

* Built partner ecosystems around OEMs like ABB/KUKA

* Crave building vs. babysitting (this is hands-on founding role)

Founding Team

* Founder: Ex-Amazon/Meta ML engineer, expertise in ML infrastructure, computer vision, distributed systems, and building Internet-scale ML pipelines.

* Team: 40+ years combined expertise in VR, ML, robotics, MLOps, data annotation and cybersecurity

Apply

Email hiring@ko-br.com with subject “CCO REBELLION” + 2-sentence pitch on how you’d attack our £1B market playbook.

Manifesto: https://ko-br.com/manifesto

ko-br | Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) | Europe/London (preferred) | Equity + Leadership Role

We’re ko-br—a London-based robotics AI startup automating variable warehouse operations (palletizing, kitting) with AI-powered robots that handle real-world chaos (grip slips, conveyor jams, dust storms). Our no-code solution plugs into ABB/KUKA/UR arms, saving clients 85% on emergency calls.

The Rebellion:

We’re fighting the “3AM cobot meltdown” industrial hangover. Our robots learn from humans, adapt to chaos, and recover autonomously—no coding, no all-nighters.

Our manifesto: https://ko-br.com/manifesto

The Role:

As CCO, you’ll co-lead our commercial strategy, build partnerships (ABB, KUKA), and scale revenue. This is a co-founder role with significant equity.

You:

- Built sales engines in robotics/AI/industrial tech

- Have logistics/manufacturing contacts

- Thrive in early-stage chaos

- Want to turn warehouse workers into robot mentors

Why Join?

- Founder: Ex-Amazon/Meta ML engineer, expertise in ML infrastructure, computer vision, distributed systems, and building Internet-scale ML pipelines.

- Team: 40+ years combined expertise in VR, ML, robotics, MLOps, data annotation and cybersecurity

Apply: Email hiring@ko-br.com with “CCO Rebellion” in subject. Let’s automate drudgery, not creativity.

No recruiters. Let’s build robots that respect humans.

Thanks so much @chfritz for the honest feedback and for taking the time to go through the pitch deck in detail. Super valuable.

Are you referring to Kagi Assistant?

https://help.kagi.com/kagi/ai/assistant.html

Thank you. That’s good feedback. Thank you for taking the time to go through them :)

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Nope. We are building on top of that research.

Wow. This is the first time I hear about Mullvad as a service. I live their account number approach. No email or other identifier needed. Love it.

I would recommend reading these resources:

The Internet Is Broken: https://secushare.org/broken-internet

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Online Anonymity: https://anonymousplanet.org/guide.html

Pointers to more resources: https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/15005-books-or-sources-on-p...

I am recommending both. The problem is that Signal (which I use along with the other messaging apps) is that it is not feature rich as the other 2 and Signal is not popular so ppl download it just to interact with one person (Me) whereas Telegram has more user base.

I am wondering if there was any incident that disproved the “we have disclosed 0 bytes of user data to third parties, including governments.” statement.

Are there any pointers for work to try to make metadata private (I.e encrypted)?

I was recently very curious about this question and asked similar ones here:

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41267877

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41270863

On a side note, I was just recommending Telegram as alternative to WhatsApp (but I did mention that we need to enable Private chats for E2E). It is definitely not an ideal UX.

https://barac.at/essays/on-leaving-meta

Working on: https://www.mylondonhomesearch.co.uk/

To help Londoners find their perfect home by filtering for proximity to parks, river, PoIs, commute time, etc.

The website is not optimized for mobile and customers have to pay to access the functional filters/properties.

I agree that a big part of the problem is human behavior and how ppl are not willing to change their buying behavior to buy more privacy preserving products or demand the creation of such products or stop using the ones that are “clearly” harming them.

That said, the Internet in terms of privacy and surveillance is broken by design. Here is a relevant quote from the website I shared and you referred to:

“ According to Washington Post's "Net of Insecurity" series the inventors of TCP/IP originally wanted to build basic end-to-end cryptography directly into the protocols, thus guaranteeing at least the authenticity of transmissions if not the content, within the possibilities of the late '70s. By impeding any public use of cryptography, the National Security Agency fundamentally broke the Internet early on. Since then we not only have an Internet which is unencrypted by default, it is also insecure as the provenience of any IP packet can be spoofed at will.”

Couldn’t agree more tbh. I am currently in the process of cutting ties to all Meta and Alphabet products.

I am documenting my steps/actions here: https://barac.at/essays/on-trying-to-escape-the-surveillance...

For ppl interested in understanding why surveillance is prevailing on the Internet, I highly recommend https://secushare.org/broken-internet