Jean-Baptiste Kempf, the lead developer of VLC Media Player, is now focused on building Kyber, an infrastructure layer for controlling remote devices in real-time. Kyber's core software is an SDK that synchronizes video, audio, sensor data, and control inputs with minimal latency, making it suitable for applications beyond AI, such as remote control and IoT. The company's approach to eliminating lag is rooted in video-streaming technology, and its early focus on streaming is reminiscent of Kempf's work at cloud gaming startup Shadow. Kyber's potential applications are vast, spanning robotics, drones, and remote IT access, with a total addressable market that is sizable. The company has raised a $5 million round led by Lightspeed and is already in commercial deployment with customers in defense, telco, robotics, and AI. Kyber's user base will likely span far more companies than will ever become paying customers, and the core project is open source, while the company sells a productized version to enterprise customers. With a team of 25 full-time staffers, including forward-deployed engineers, Kyber is well-positioned to support its global client base across various industries. The company is prioritizing three segments: robotics, drones, and remote IT access, where demand has been particularly strong. By building a scalable and reliable infrastructure layer, Kyber aims to enable the widespread adoption of remote devices and AI-powered systems.

Source: TechCrunch