Launch HN: Simantic (YC F26) – Firmware Simulation for AI Agents

Simantic (YC F26) is developing a firmware simulation layer that enables engineers and AI agents to test and validate firmware without physical hardware. The company utilizes dedicated hardware validation rigs, operating 24/7 and controlled by a Linux PC running Claude, to ensure their simulation models accurately reflect real-world hardware. These rigs, which include devboards connected to a Saleae Logic MSO and a SWD bus, continuously identify and rectify discrepancies between simulated and actual hardware behavior.

Unlike traditional methods, Simantic's approach uses AI agents and 24/7 hardware validation rigs to continuously refine simulation models, ensuring higher accuracy than prior solutions.