Launch HN: Simantic (YC F26) – Firmware Simulation for AI Agents
Summary
Simantic announces firmware simulation for AI agents, enabling testing of firmware without hardware via virtual devboards and a cloud-hosted simulator. The team explains why they moved from Renode to a Rust-based simulator focused on timing accuracy, and highlights use cases in safety-critical systems like avionics, EVs, robotics, and satellites. They offer an AI firmware reviewer, CI/CD integration, and ongoing model coverage updates for embedded MCUs.