Salem Robotics joins Y Combinator Summer 2026 batch
Salem Robotics joined Y Combinator's Summer 2026 batch to develop deterministic autonomy software for inspections and surveys in nuclear and other hazardous facilities.

Evidence notes
- Y Combinator lists Salem Robotics as an active Summer 2026 robotics and industrial company.
- Its software enables robots to traverse facilities, handle instruments, collect measurements and produce auditable records.
- The founders are applying nuclear-robotics deployment experience to deterministic inspection and survey workflows.
Company context
Salem Robotics deploys robots for inspection in hazardous spaces such as nuclear facilities. The Austin company is a Y Combinator S26 startup focused on remote inspection where human access is difficult, risky or costly.