As World Models Scale, Tacta Builds the Sensory Layer for Robotics

Even with breakthroughs in language and vision AI, the physical world remains frustratingly out of reach for machines. Even the most advanced large language models can write code, compose poetry, or simulate conversation, but they still struggle to open a door, sort through clutter, or fold a towel. This chasm between cognitive capability and physical dexterity is one of the most formidable barriers in robotics. Tacta Systems, a Palo Alto-based startup, is betting that the solution lies in what it calls “Dextrous Intelligence,” and it just raised $75 million to prove it can work. The company’s Series A round, led by America’s Frontier Fund and SBVA, with participation from Matter Venture Partners, B Capital, EDBI, and others, builds on an earlier, undisclosed $11 million seed ro