Factory Partnership Program

Helping Robots Learn From Human Expertise

We partner with factories to capture how skilled workers operate — turning real-world demonstrations into the training data that makes industrial robotics smarter, safer, and more capable.

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Per Worker Session

Ops Disruption

100%

Confidential

Process

Simple, Non-Intrusive, Respectful

Our data collection process is designed to fit seamlessly into your existing operations — no downtime, no changes to workflow.

Step 01

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Partnership Agreement

We sign a comprehensive confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement before any recording begins. Your data, your IP, and your operations stay protected.

Step 02

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Workers Wear Our Cap

Each participating worker is fitted with our lightweight recording headset — an adjustable cap with a small front-facing camera. It's as comfortable as any regular cap.

Step 03

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Work Normally for 8 Hours

Workers simply do their job as usual. No scripts, no changes, no performance pressure. We capture authentic, natural task execution across a full shift.

Step 04

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Data Is Secured & Anonymized

All faces are automatically blurred. Data is encrypted and used exclusively for AI and robotics research — never sold, never shared commercially.

Adjustable Fit Ultra Lightweight All-Day Comfort

The Device

A Cap Workers Will Forget They're Wearing

Our recording device is built into a standard adjustable cap — no bulky headsets, no heavy equipment. It's designed for comfort across a full workday.

Fully adjustable back strap — fits all head sizes comfortably
Weighs no more than an ordinary baseball cap
Compact front-mounted camera, no protruding parts
Breathable fabric — suitable for warm factory environments
Workers can wear it over existing safety headgear if needed
No cables, no belts — entirely self-contained unit

Data Purpose

Data Used Exclusively for AI & Robotics Research

The footage and motion data we collect has one purpose and one purpose only: advancing robot learning. It is never used commercially, never sold, and never shared with third parties outside of research.

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Robot Training Data

Demonstrations are used to train robotic systems to replicate human-level dexterity and judgment in industrial environments.

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Pure Research Only

All collected data feeds exclusively into AI and robotics research pipelines. It is not used for marketing, surveillance, or commercial analytics.

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Never Sold or Shared

Your workers' data is not a product. It is not monetized. It is not passed to advertisers, brokers, or any third party. This is contractually guaranteed.

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Task-Specific Capture

We only capture footage relevant to the specific manufacturing tasks agreed upon. Nothing outside the defined scope is recorded or retained.

Privacy & Trust

Worker Privacy Is Non-Negotiable

We built our entire data pipeline with worker privacy as the foundation — not an afterthought.

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Faces Auto-Blurred

Every frame is processed to blur faces before the data enters any research pipeline. No worker is identifiable.

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Full Worker Consent

Participation is voluntary and documented. Each worker signs an informed consent form before the session begins.

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Encrypted Storage

All footage is transferred over encrypted channels and stored in secure, access-controlled environments.

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Right to Deletion

Any participant may request deletion of their data at any time. We honor these requests promptly and completely.

For Your Factory

What You Get From Partnering With Us

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Zero Operational Impact

Workers keep doing their jobs exactly as normal. No altered workflows, no downtime, no disruption to production targets.

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Meaningful Contribution

Your facility helps advance industrial robotics — contributing to technology that will shape the future of manufacturing.

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Full Legal Protection

We sign comprehensive NDAs covering all operational details, data handling, and worker information before we begin.

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Complete Transparency

You have full visibility into what is recorded, how it is used, and where it is stored. No black boxes, no surprises.

Get In Touch

Let's Start the Conversation

Whether you have questions or are ready to move forward, we'd love to hear from you. Our team typically responds within one business day.

Talk to the Northstar Team

We understand partnering with a research company requires trust. We're happy to answer every question, share our documentation, and meet in person if needed.

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miki@northstarrobotics.ai

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pratham@northstarrobotics.ai

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northstarrobotics.ai

Our commitment to you: Before any session begins, we will provide — and sign — full confidentiality agreements, data processing agreements, and any additional documentation your legal team requires.

First Name

Last Name

Company / Factory Name

Work Email

Number of Employees

Message (Optional)

Ready to Partner?

The Future of Robotics Is Built on Real Human Expertise

Your factory's workers hold knowledge that no simulation can replicate. Help us capture it — and accelerate the future of intelligent automation.

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