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title: "Laplace Intelligence red-teams robots and self-driving cars before they hit the real world"
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published_at: "2026-10-19T12:30:00.000Z"
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summary: "University of Michigan spinout Laplace Intelligence uses AI agents and interactive simulation to stress-test robots and self-driving vehicles before deployment. The profitable startup is competing in Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt, October 13-15 in San Francisco."
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# Laplace Intelligence red\-teams robots and self\-driving cars before they hit the real world

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**Published:** 2026-10-19T12:30:00.000Z
**Category:** Industry
**Topics:** safety

## Summary

University of Michigan spinout Laplace Intelligence uses AI agents and interactive simulation to stress\-test robots and self\-driving vehicles before deployment\. The profitable startup is competing in Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt, October 13\-15 in San Francisco\.

## Sources

- [Story source](<https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/laplace-intelligence-red-teams-robots-and-self-driving-cars-before-they-hit-the-real-world/>)