Flywheel AI
About
About Flywheel AI
Flywheel installs cameras, communications, sensing and drive-by-wire interfaces on existing excavators so an operator can control the machine from a remote station. The interface returns multiple video views and machine state while safety software detects people or obstacles and constrains selected commands. One operator can access equipment across different sites without remaining inside the cab.
Teleoperated work also generates synchronised observations, control inputs and task outcomes from real construction environments. Flywheel uses this robotics dataset to train semi-autonomous and later autonomous excavation policies around loading, grading and other repeated operations. Flywheel currently supplies remote operation and safety assistance, while autonomous excavation remains under development.
Team
- Jash Mota - Founder and CEO - He leads Flywheel AI's work on autonomous construction excavators for labor-intensive earthmoving and skilled-labor shortages.
Timeline
Events
- 2025-09-02 - Demonstration - Flywheel AI announces Kyle excavator for YC Demo Day
Founder Jash Mota announced a real excavator for Y Combinator Demo Day. The machine would demonstrate both remote teleoperation and autonomous operating capability. Flywheel named the demonstration excavator Kyle, distinguishing this displayed system version.
Source - 2025-08-08 - Product Launch - Flywheel AI launches excavator teleoperation retrofit
Y Combinator launched Flywheel AI's remote-operation system for existing excavators. The retrofit lets operators control construction equipment without remaining physically onsite. Flywheel said one operator could manage machines across multiple construction sites.
Source
Context
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Context tags
- Construction-equipment autonomy stack - Stack Layer - Flywheel AI belongs in the construction heavy equipment autonomy peer group based on its robotics segment and product or workflow focus.
- Autonomous heavy equipment operation - Workflow - Flywheel AI's robotics products or services are relevant to autonomous heavy equipment operation workflows.