Hundred: Automated inspection for precision hardware parts

YC LaunchesNov 3, 7:00 AM PT

Context: Hundred inspects precision hardware parts to catch sub-100μm visual defects before they reach the assembly line.

From YC Launches: Catch sub-100μm visual defects before parts reach the assembly line

Source: YC Launches (ycombinator.com)
Published: Nov 3, 7:00 AM PT
First seen here: Nov 3, 7:28 PM PT
Edition: Tuesday, November 3, 2026, ranked 38
Status: The company itself announced or confirmed this.
Why it’s here: Manufacturing quality inspection, a less crowded corner of AI than the usual launches.
Topics: AI, Robotics, Y Combinator

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