French tech whiz Jean-Baptiste Kempf, known for his humble VLC Media Player, is now aiming high. With his new project Kyber, he’s gearing up for a future where robots and drones share our streets, controlled with lightning-fast precision.

The rise of physical AI means more than just smart machines; it’s about their seamless interaction with the world around us. Kempf envisions a world where every millisecond counts, making sure that your robot doesn’t just follow commands— it does them instantly.

Building Kyber wasn’t just a side project for Kempf. It evolved from his time at cloud gaming startup Shadow and now stands as a sophisticated platform designed to manage millions of devices efficiently. This is no small feat; even today, managing thousands of vehicles requires specialized software. Picture the challenge of handling millions.

For enterprise customers, Kyber offers not just an SDK but also custom deployment through forward-deployed engineers (FDEs), ensuring that every device works perfectly under the hood. With a team of 25 full-time staff and offices in Paris, San Francisco, and Singapore, Kyber is preparing for global domination across industries like defense, telecom, and AI.

As Kempf looks to the future, he’s not just aiming to outdo Citrix; he wants to build something everyone can use. The world will soon see if his open-source roots and entrepreneurial spirit can truly revolutionize how we interact with technology in our daily lives.