Tetsuwan Scientific Secures $2.7M to Develop AI Scientists That Will Transform Research and Speed Up Discoveries

As children, the founders of Tetsuwan Scientific, Cristian Ponce and Theo Schafer, were captivated by Astro Boy, a show about a robotic child who used his advanced intellect and compassion to protect humanity from danger. In Japan, the show is known as Tetsuwan Atom, and its legacy was one of the first glimpses into a world where machines could think and act alongside humans. Inspired by this sense of wonder, both Ponce and Schafer pursued careers in science and technology, attending prestigious institutions such as Caltech, ETH Zurich, and MIT. It was here that they nurtured a shared vision: a future where technology not only augmented human potential but redefined it. That vision is now coming to life through Tetsuwan Scientific, a cutting-edge startup that is harnessing the power of rob