VLC Creator Builds Low-Latency Platform Kyber to Power the Robot Revolution

Jean-Baptiste Kempf created the popular free VLC media player that billions have used for smooth video playback.

Now he applies the same streaming expertise to control robots and drones in real time through his startup Kyber.

The Shift from Media Streaming to Physical AI Control

Kyber offers an open-source SDK that syncs video audio sensor data and commands with very low delay.

The company raised five million dollars led by Lightspeed Venture Partners to scale this technology.

Early customers already use it in defense telecom robotics and artificial intelligence projects.

How Efficient Remote Systems Could Transform Daily Life

This approach lets operators manage large fleets of devices without traveling to each location for updates or fixes.

Unlike big firms that built private tools for small fleets Kyber targets millions of units across many users.

Open source roots from VLC mean anyone can start experimenting while paid enterprise features support complex deployments.

Future robot growth could make remote control as common as streaming movies today changing how work safety and maintenance happen worldwide.

Everyday benefits include safer distant operations in dangerous areas and easier global collaboration without physical presence.