HLabs
HLabs provides US-made plug-and-play control boards and actuators that simplify robotics development by eliminating the need for low-level CAN bus driver code. The hardware stack pairs with simple Python APIs from day one, letting engineers focus on robot behavior rather than integration. Free engineering tools, including calculators and exporters, support fast iteration for builders at any skill level.
- Robotics
- Hardware
Funding
Raised to date
$500KRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Founder details are not available yet.
Product
Problem
Robotics development today is highly fragmented, requiring engineers to build custom electronics and write low-level driver code before they can even begin working on robot functionality. This slows down prototyping, increases complexity, and creates supply-chain uncertainties that impede iteration and scaling.
Solution
HLabs provides a stack of US-made plug-and-play electronics and actuators designed to simplify robotics development. The company offers control boards and actuators paired with simple Python APIs from day one, letting developers focus on robot behavior instead of low-level CAN bus drivers. Every board and actuator is designed and manufactured in the United States, reducing supply-chain surprises. The product line includes an Actuator Control Board (ACB) range, supported by free engineering tools—calculators and exporters—available to anyone building robots, enabling fast swapping, extension, and iteration without rework.
Target Audience
Primary customers are robotics developers and engineers—from hobbyists to professional teams—who need reliable, easy-to-integrate hardware components to prototype and build robots quickly.
Features
- US-made control boards and actuators designed for plug-and-play integration
- Simple Python APIs that eliminate the need to write low-level CAN bus driver code
- Actuator Control Board (ACB) range for motor control, with version 2.0 documentation available
- Free engineering tools, including calculators and exporters, open to any robotics builder
- Developer-first design prioritizing ease of use, extensibility, and rapid iteration
- Hardware components built to work together as a stack, reducing integration friction