Robot hand company settles Tesla trade secret suit and announces $11M raise
The startup, Proception, is taking a unique approach to collecting training data to tackle one of the hardest problems in robotics: hands.

The startup, Proception, is taking a unique approach to collecting training data to tackle one of the hardest problems in robotics: hands.
The short version
- The first StrictlyVC of 2026 hits SF on April 30.
- Founder Summit ticket savings of up to $190 end June 26.
- Join 1,000+ founders and VCs for all-day bootcamp.
- Jay Li doesn’t recommend getting sued by Tesla if you’re trying to get a startup off the ground.
What happened
The first StrictlyVC of 2026 hits SF on April 30. Founder Summit ticket savings of up to $190 end June 26.
Why it matters
But he does think his company, Proception, might be better off for having endured the experience.
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