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OpenMind is an open-source project comprising OM1, a modular robot operating system, and FABRIC, a decentralized collaboration network. OM1 provides a hardware-agnostic, AI-native OS for embodied robots, supporting perception, understanding, planning, and execution across humanoid, quadruped, wheeled, and manipulator forms, with compatibility for ROS2 and other protocols. FABRIC offers decentralized identity, task allocation, communication, and settlement infrastructure for robots and intelligent systems, enabling secure collaboration across devices and vendors. Developers can rapidly define skills via OM1's natural language interface or integrate on-chain identity and automated settlement through FABRIC.
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OpenMind is building a decentralized operating system for intelligent machines, positioning itself as the "Android for robots." Its core business includes the open-source robot operating system OM1, which unifies perception, memory, reasoning, and action, and is hardware-agnostic to support various robot models. The FABRIC protocol provides a decentralized collaboration network, enabling robot identity verification, secure communication, and task coordination. OpenMind also launched BrainPack, a plug-and-play computing module powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor, and an app store where users can download skills for their robots.
The main market pain point is the fragmentation of the robotics industry: each manufacturer builds its own closed system, making it hard for robots to collaborate or share capabilities. Additionally, robots lack the ability to independently participate in economic activities, such as paying for services. OpenMind addresses this by creating a unified software layer and introducing machine-to-machine payments. In December 2025, it partnered with Circle to enable robots to autonomously pay for charging using USDC via the x402 protocol, with pilot charging stations deployed in San Francisco.
In recent months, OpenMind has moved from protocol development to tangible products. BrainPack pre-orders began in November 2025, with first deliveries expected in Q1 2026. The OpenMind App Store went live with its first application in early 2026, aiming to build a developer ecosystem. While still in early stages, the project is transitioning from white papers to real-world deployment, with a focus on creating a global collaborative network for robots.
OpenMind's journey began with a $20M round led by Pantera, Sequoia China, and DCG, establishing its mission to build a decentralized OS for intelligent machines. The core architecture comprises OM1, an open-source robot operating system enabling perception, movement, and cognition, and FABRIC, a decentralized network providing trusted identity, location, and multi-agent collaboration—analogous to GPS, VPN, and handshake protocols for machines.
A pivotal milestone was the collaboration with Circle to deploy the world's first USDC robot self-charging station in Silicon Valley, demonstrating real-world machine-to-machine payments. The subsequent launch of BrainPack, a plug-and-play computing module for third-party robots, and the opening of FABRIC's waitlist—which surpassed 150,000 registrations within three days—marked the transition from concept to early adoption. The release on the App Store further broadened accessibility.
These developments collectively represent OpenMind's progression from foundational research to tangible infrastructure, laying the groundwork for a global machine economy where autonomous agents can transact, collaborate, and evolve.
Key progress (2026-03-01 to 2026-09-01):
OM1 Beta open-sourced on GitHub (MIT license) in March, with 1,000+ developers on the waitlist and 5 live apps across 10 robot manufacturers.
Strategic partnership with AGIBOT announced in April — AGIBOT focuses on humanoid hardware, OpenMind on software and applications, shortening iteration cycles.
App Store launched in February with initial apps, expanding to 12+ apps by August, including navigation, manipulation, and multi-robot coordination.
Future focus and roadmap:
FABRIC mainnet deployment — full rollout of identity, verification, and settlement layers, with verifier contracts expected to go live by Q4 2026.
ROBO token utility expansion — work bonds, governance, and Proof-of-Robotic-Work emissions to be activated upon mainnet launch.
x402 USDC payment integration — expanding autonomous machine-to-machine settlement beyond the charging demo, targeting logistics and warehouse automation.
Developer ecosystem growth — scaling the App Store to 100+ apps and 10,000+ developers by mid-2027, with tooling for simulation-to-real transfer.
Jan Liphardt (Founder): PhD in Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Computational Biology from Cambridge University; former Associate Professor at Stanford and UC Berkeley; founded OpenMind in 2024.
Boyuan Chen (CTO): Master's in Math and Statistics from Georgetown University; previously Principal Algorithm Lead at Boba Network; joined OpenMind as CTO in 2025.
Paige Xu (COO): Bachelor's in Actuarial Science from University of International Business and Economics; former Senior Investment Manager at OKX Ventures; joined OpenMind as COO in 2024.