Yong Wang

StarBot Inc. is a robotics startup based at the CNSI University of California, Santa Barbara.We design and build wheeled humanoid robots tailored for real-world applications in warehouse inspection, restaurant service, and hotel hospitality. Our robots combine stable and energy-efficient mobility with advanced dual-arm manipulation, enabling them to autonomously navigate, carry out inspections, deliver meals, and perform guest services with precision. Powered by our proprietary small language model (LLM), StarBot robots provide natural voice and vision interaction, ensuring seamless integration into dynamic service environments. With proven deployment in live restaurant settings and a multidisciplinary team from UCSB and UC Berkeley, StarBot is pioneering practical humanoid robotics that redefine efficiency, safety, and customer experience in the service and logistics industries.