Breaker Secures $2M to Scale AI Agents in Robotics

Breaker Secures $2M to Scale AI Agents in Robotics

Breaker, an Australian AI company building autonomous systems, has raised $2 million in pre-seed funding led by Main Sequence to accelerate development of its AI-powered robotics platform.

The funding will enable Breaker to triple its team within six months and expand operations in the United States, where the company has established an office in Austin, Texas to serve defense clients.

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Software-First Autonomy

Founded in 2023, Breaker takes a software-first approach to autonomy, developing AI agents that enable robots to make decisions autonomously, adapt to changing environments, and collaborate with each other and human operators.

The company's platform allows a single operator to control multiple robotic systems simultaneously, multiplying effectiveness while reducing the human resources required to manage autonomous operations.

"True autonomy isn't just about building better individual robots, but about making them work together - and work seamlessly with humans," said Matthew Buffa, co-founder and co-CEO of Breaker. "The future of robotics is smarter software that enables machines to collaborate and adapt dynamically, just like people do."

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On-Device Intelligence

Unlike conventional approaches that rely on cloud connectivity, Breaker's platform embeds AI agents directly on devices. This architecture ensures robots remain functional in disconnected environments—critical for defense applications and operations in remote locations.

The on-device intelligence enables real-time, context-aware decision-making without latency or connectivity vulnerabilities.

"Autonomous systems in defense often fall short - frontline operators still micromanage robots, making them more of a liability than an asset," said Buffa. "Autonomy must be trusted, adaptable, and seamlessly integrated into human teams."

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Strategic Partnerships

Alongside the funding, Breaker announced partnerships to accelerate development and deployment:

• SensorOps: Collaboration on synthetic data and simulation platforms for autonomous defense applications
• Airvolute: Integration of Breaker's AI agents into advanced drone platforms for tactical operations
• AIML: Research partnership with the Australian Institute of Machine Learning focused on intelligent and adaptive robotics

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Beyond Defense

While initially focused on defense, Breaker plans to expand into sectors where coordinated autonomous decision-making is crucial: critical infrastructure security, search and rescue operations, agriculture, and mining.

"Today's 'autonomous' systems still rely on bulky equipment, hard coded instructions and skilled operators, limiting their scalability and adaptability," said Mike Zimmerman, Partner at Main Sequence. "By combining generative AI with robotics, Breaker adds a step change in intelligence to these systems and delivers enormous advantages in utility. We see this 'Physical AI' as the next wave of what's possible for autonomy."

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About Breaker

Breaker originated through the UNSW Founders Defence 10X program with early backing from UNSW Founders and Banksia. The company is currently a resident at Cicada Innovations in Sydney. The co-founding team of Matthew Buffa, Michael Irwin, and Vanja Videnovic brings together expertise in AI, robotics, engineering, and defense.