Mcity, the autonomous vehicle research center on the University of Michigan campus.Mcity is the only advanced mobility R&D center that combines early-stage research, testing in a real-world environment, and on-road vehicle deployments to further prove new technologies.
Virtual Apprentice offers virtual reality workplace and occupational training. They also utilize VR to help with recruitment, upskilling, and employment retention. Their training content enhances productivity in healthcare, construction, communications, technology, transportation, manufacturing, hospitality, and education.
InnovBot develops wall-climbing robot technologies that provide vertical mobility and high-precision positioning solutions. The company is based in Yorktown Heights, New York.
Inception Robotics offers robot as a service and software as a service. They provide services such as contactless deliveries, safe navigation in dense crowds, robust indoor localization, compliant navigation, robust AI-based navigation, multi-modal sensor configuration support, environment data analysis, cloud-based deployment, and monitoring.
OffWorld is focused on creating a new generation of universal industrial robots intended for use on the Moon, asteroids, and Mars. The company aims to deploy millions of smart robots that will operate under human supervision in offworld environments, transforming the inner solar system into a more sustainable habitat for life and civilization. In addition to its offworld ambitions, OffWorld is rethinking mining, processing, manufacturing, and urban development on Earth. The company has an extensive background in advanced technologies, having developed air-breathing rocket engines, orbital spacecraft, and a range of robots. OffWorld's artificial intelligence-powered platform is specifically designed for extreme, unstructured environments, catering to the needs of the mining and infrastructure sectors. This innovation enhances productivity, cost efficiency, and employee safety while also aiming to reduce the carbon footprint associated with these industries.
Ambidextrous Laboratories, Inc. is a company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2018. It specializes in developing software that enables AI-based robotic picking specifically for e-commerce applications. By focusing on advanced control systems for object manipulation, Ambidextrous aims to enhance how robots interact with their environments, thereby improving efficiency in various logistical processes.
RoadPrintz, Inc. specializes in the manufacture of robotic equipment designed for road painting and pavement markings. Based in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, the company focuses on providing machines that can survey, map, paint, and repaint various road markings, including signs such as turn arrows and lane separators. Founded in 2018, RoadPrintz aims to enhance road safety by making effective visual street markings more affordable and accessible for all road users.
RoadPrintz, Inc. specializes in the manufacture of robotic equipment designed for road painting and pavement markings. Based in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, the company focuses on providing machines that can survey, map, paint, and repaint various road markings, including signs such as turn arrows and lane separators. Founded in 2018, RoadPrintz aims to enhance road safety by making effective visual street markings more affordable and accessible for all road users.
4D Avionic Systems specializes in providing advanced aviation and aerospace solutions focused on enhancing airspace management. The company offers strategic and tactical deconfliction services, along with four-dimensional prescriptive control and flight path management capabilities. These services enable high-density operations, ensuring that aviation industry stakeholders can achieve safer, more efficient, and more profitable outcomes. By integrating innovative technology into airspace management, 4D Avionic Systems aims to improve overall safety and operational effectiveness for airplane operators.
Lambda Function specializes in industrial automation software that enhances autonomous precision manufacturing. The company's software integrates advanced analytics and physics-based machine learning with real-time process parameter data from CNC machines and contextual data from Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) systems. This comprehensive approach supports effective decision-making in manufacturing engineering and operations. By leveraging these technologies, Lambda Function enables machine shops to boost productivity and improve machining autonomy, ultimately facilitating more efficient manufacturing processes.
SubUAS specializes in the development of unmanned aerial and underwater vehicles that are capable of operating in challenging weather and underwater conditions. These vehicles are designed to carry a variety of sensors tailored to specific missions, allowing clients to perform tasks such as inspection, reconnaissance, and payload delivery efficiently and cost-effectively. By leveraging advanced technology, SubUAS aims to enhance operational capabilities for its clients across various sectors, providing solutions that address the complexities of both air and water applications.
GrayMatter Robotics creates solutions to assist humans in tedious and ergonomically challenging tasks. It develops robotic brains for industrial robots designed to allow them to transform into smart assistants for high-mix low-volume manufacturing applications. It makes AI-brains for robots to make them smart, easy to use and rapidly deployable for complex operations, enabling users to improve their quality of life by leveraging robotics and artificial intelligence. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Los Angeles, California.
STL Scientific develops a non-invasive screening tool for detecting overweight trucks on the road in real-time. The company's headquarters are in Temple City, California.
AMBOTS Inc. is commercializing the patent-pending swarm 3D printing and assembly technologies. This technology aims to automate manufacturing with a swarm of smart and autonomous mobile robots, from everyday products to houses and infrastructures. Just like how a swarm of bees or wasps would work together to build their nests, the swarm of smart mobile robots can work together to print and assemble products based on digital models on demand. AMBOTS stands for Autonomous Mobile ROBOTS and Advanced Manufacturing ROBOTS.
Ecate is developing an organo-robotic interface that combines human and machine intelligence. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
BirdHabitatBot develops a robotic system to remove invasive plant species from the environment. Unpiloted aerial systems images from the company's drones are used to map, monitor, and remove non-native invasive plants in the deciduous forest that are significantly contributing to the degradation of forest habitat, allowing natural resource professionals to manage understory invasive shrub species and improve habitat for native plants and wildlife.
Autonomous underwater swarm robotic systems for ocean exploration, founded by Sushil Tyagi
Hyprlift is a technology startup focused on developing innovative elevator systems specifically designed for skyscraper-class buildings. The company is creating self-propelled, high-performance electric elevator cabs that operate as autonomous vehicles. Unlike traditional elevators that are confined to a single shaft, Hyprlift's design allows these cabs to navigate through multiple shafts, significantly enhancing passenger convenience and efficiency. This advancement aims to transform vertical transportation in tall buildings, making it more effective and user-friendly.
QAS.AI focuses on developing and commercializing advanced software that enhances the functionality of image-guided surgical equipment. The company specializes in image analysis and treatment management, creating tools that accurately assess tissue perfusion status and identify vessel occlusion. This software is designed for use during surgical procedures, enabling clinicians to detect areas of inadequate blood flow in the brain and to evaluate the effectiveness of aneurysm correction six months post-embolization. By providing real-time assistance during endovascular surgeries, QAS.AI aims to improve patient outcomes and support healthcare professionals in delivering precise interventions. The multidisciplinary team at QAS.AI includes specialists in biomedical engineering, neurosurgery, and pathology, ensuring a comprehensive approach to surgical technology.
Dextrous Robotics is a robotics company that develops AI-enabled warehouse robots. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.
Recurrent Motors, Inc. specializes in analyzing electric vehicle (EV) batteries and providing detailed reports that assist car dealers and private buyers in purchasing used electric cars. Founded in 2020 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company offers tools that assess battery health, life expectancy, and current maximum range of EVs, addressing the complexities involved in understanding these factors as vehicles age. By delivering non-invasive tests and leveraging a national database of vehicle data and history, Recurrent enables informed decision-making for both dealers and consumers. Additionally, the company provides personalized monthly battery analyses for EV owners, enhancing their understanding of their vehicles' performance over time.
Aura Intelligent Systems provides solutions in the fields of radio technology, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Its patented technology provides 5D situational awareness without the harmful effects of interference, jamming, and multipath. Their technology is based on a 5G hardware architecture and intelligent software that can be programmed.
Novo Aero Technology, Inc. specializes in the development of Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft, utilizing innovative aerospace technology. Founded in 2018 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company employs a lift-generating mechanism that features compact propellers positioned within ducts in the aircraft's fuselage. This design allows for a more efficient powertrain with fewer moving parts compared to traditional helicopter systems. By focusing on enhancing fuel efficiency and performance, Novo Aero Technology aims to provide significant advantages for helicopter and business jet manufacturers in the competitive aerospace market.
Thinking Robots provides software solutions for robotic tasks that can be performed on any robotic platform. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
TRIC Robotics develops an autonomous, non-chemical pesticide alternative for strawberry farms. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Newark, DE.
Armada Marine Robotics develops asymmetric propulsion technology for enhancing marine maneuverability. The company's headquarters are in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
VasoGnosis is an AI-powered diagnostic and surgical planning software platform for cerebrovascular diseases such as a brain aneurysm. It specializes in the fields of healthcare, machine learning, and software. It was founded in 2019 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Mapless AI is a research company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, focused on developing safe alternatives for transportation systems. The company has created a remote vehicle operations platform tailored for autonomous driving applications. This platform features a proprietary fail-operational safety system and optimized low-latency connectivity, allowing for safe and scalable solutions. Additionally, it offers a fleet-friendly retrofit that can be easily installed on existing vehicles, enabling customers to deploy and operate autonomous vehicles efficiently and cost-effectively. Through its innovations, Mapless AI aims to accelerate the adoption of autonomous vehicles without the necessity of human drivers.
WideSense unlocks the value of data in the automobile by combining on-vehicle data streams with cloud data sources to deliver context-aware digital services through their connected services smartphone app and in-vehicle infotainment and also receive high-precision forecasts on the ageing and degradation of the vehicle components of each of their connected vehicles on the road, enabling clients to increase driver assistance and automation.
Box Robotics is a mobile robotics startup bringing high-definition maps, three-dimensional LiDAR, and deep learning to the warehouse and manufacturing automation space.
Maverick Space SystemsMaverick Space Systems offers satellite deployment hardware as well as integration and launch brokering services. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California.
GrayMatter Robotics creates solutions to assist humans in tedious and ergonomically challenging tasks. It develops robotic brains for industrial robots designed to allow them to transform into smart assistants for high-mix low-volume manufacturing applications. It makes AI-brains for robots to make them smart, easy to use and rapidly deployable for complex operations, enabling users to improve their quality of life by leveraging robotics and artificial intelligence. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Los Angeles, California.
Ximpatico is a robotics company focused on developing data-efficient artificial intelligence technology aimed at enhancing the autonomy of various robots. Their innovative solutions empower robots equipped with cameras and robotic arms to autonomously manipulate objects within home environments. This capability enables users, including families, to prepare for a more advanced and automated future.
Clean Earth Rovers specializes in innovative technology aimed at addressing the marine debris crisis. The company has developed a system that operates similarly to a robotic vacuum, specifically designed for marinas. This technology autonomously skims for trash, collects oil, and gathers real-time water data, streamlining the cleanup process and reducing the reliance on manual labor. Additionally, it provides predictive analytics to anticipate pollution events, enhancing operational efficiency for waterfront businesses. Clean Earth Rovers focuses on both visible and invisible pollutants, including plastics, oils, and toxins, which contribute to harmful algal blooms. By enabling proactive monitoring and cleanup, the company supports marinas and governments in safeguarding marine ecosystems and maintaining water quality.
EarthSense, Inc. specializes in developing agricultural robotics and artificial intelligence solutions to enhance farming practices. Based in Champaign, Illinois, the company has created TerraSentia, an ultracompact, autonomous robot equipped with various sensors and onboard computing capabilities for plant phenotyping. This innovative technology addresses critical issues in agriculture, such as labor shortages, environmental impacts, and the need for sustainable practices. EarthSense's platform focuses on three main applications: improving crop productivity and sustainability, providing actionable intelligence for growers, and tackling challenges like herbicide-resistant weeds. The modular design of their technology encourages collaboration and innovation within the agricultural sector, ultimately aiming to create a climate-smart agricultural system that enhances plant and soil health while reducing reliance on chemicals and costly inputs.
Obsidian Sensors
Grant in 2020
Obsidian Sensors develops a glass microelectromechanical system designed to manufacture automotive sensors. The MEMS uses infrared imaging for applications like security cameras and autonomous vehicles, enabling clients to get incumbent silicon MEMS-based sensors easily. it was founded in La Jolla, California in 2017.
Owl Autonomous Imaging, Inc. is a technology company based in Fairport, New York, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing advanced imaging solutions, including a two-color infrared camera for the US Air Force and a 4D-camera that integrates 1550nm Flash-LiDAR and thermal imaging within a single solid-state megapixel focal plane. These innovations are aimed at enhancing safety in the automotive mobility sector, particularly for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles. Their proprietary Monocular 3D Thermal Ranging™ technology employs optical fusion and deep learning techniques to generate dense range maps from heat signatures without the need for additional illumination. Co-founder Chuck Gershman brings over 30 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, having held leadership roles in multiple startups, three of which he led to successful acquisitions.
OAM Photonics specializes in photonic sensing solutions that leverage the orbital angular momentum of light for 3D imaging applications. The company's technology is particularly relevant for industries such as autonomous driving, drone navigation, and robotics. OAM Photonics develops photonic integrated circuits and coherent optical systems, enhancing sensing and imaging capabilities. Currently, the company operates in stealth mode, indicating a focus on research and development to refine its innovative offerings.
RoadPrintz, Inc. specializes in the manufacture of robotic equipment designed for road painting and pavement markings. Based in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, the company focuses on providing machines that can survey, map, paint, and repaint various road markings, including signs such as turn arrows and lane separators. Founded in 2018, RoadPrintz aims to enhance road safety by making effective visual street markings more affordable and accessible for all road users.
Vimaan Robotics, Inc. specializes in developing fully autonomous solutions for drone management, data acquisition, and analytics. Founded in 2016 and based in Burlingame, California, the company focuses on creating next-generation drone technology tailored for industrial indoor environments. Vimaan Robotics aims to enhance operational efficiency through safe, quiet, and intelligent automation in drone operations. As an industry pioneer, it is dedicated to advancing the capabilities of drones to meet the specific needs of various sectors.
EarthSense, Inc. specializes in developing agricultural robotics and artificial intelligence solutions to enhance farming practices. Based in Champaign, Illinois, the company has created TerraSentia, an ultracompact, autonomous robot equipped with various sensors and onboard computing capabilities for plant phenotyping. This innovative technology addresses critical issues in agriculture, such as labor shortages, environmental impacts, and the need for sustainable practices. EarthSense's platform focuses on three main applications: improving crop productivity and sustainability, providing actionable intelligence for growers, and tackling challenges like herbicide-resistant weeds. The modular design of their technology encourages collaboration and innovation within the agricultural sector, ultimately aiming to create a climate-smart agricultural system that enhances plant and soil health while reducing reliance on chemicals and costly inputs.
Root AI, Inc. manufactures artificial intelligence robots for indoor farming. It offers Virgo 1, an agricultural robot to pick tomatoes without bruising them, and detect ripeness better than humans. The company’s robot is an autonomous tomato harvesting platform. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Woburn, Massachusetts.
Automat Solutions focuses on accelerating materials innovation and disrupting the lithium battery market. Founded by Xiao-Liang (Leon) Wang in 2019 and is located in Fremont, California.
Parallel Flight Technologies is a California-based company founded in 2018 that focuses on developing advanced drone technology aimed at enhancing safety and environmental protection. The company specializes in designing heavy-lift Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) utilizing proprietary parallel hybrid technology. This innovative approach includes a system that allows drones to maintain flight even in the event of engine failures, thereby improving operational safety. Parallel Flight Technologies is committed to leveraging its technology to save lives, protect property, and benefit the environment.
Autonomous underwater swarm robotic systems for ocean exploration, founded by Sushil Tyagi
Aeromutable operates in the trucking industry, focusing on the design and development of aerodynamic-enhancement systems for heavy vehicles. The company specializes in flow control technologies that dynamically alter the aerodynamic behavior of these vehicles. By sensing their surroundings, Aeromutable's technology actively modifies the perceived shape of heavy vehicles, leading to reduced fuel consumption and improved maneuverability and safety. This innovation aids heavy vehicle manufacturers in achieving significant drag reduction and enhancing stability within their fleets.
Akrobotix is a research and product development startup that specializes in autonomous systems and robotics technology across various domains, including space, air, land, and sea. The company has developed an autopilot system tailored for fully autonomous unmanned aerial, ground, and marine vehicles. By integrating multi-modal situational awareness information, Akrobotix creates reliable and reproducible mission plans specific to various applications. This technology aims to enhance operational safety and efficiency, providing businesses with mission planning software that is focused on industry-specific needs.
Developer of electric car battery designed to assist in large-scale electric vehicle adoption. The company's battery is based on proprietary solid-state electrolyte and cobalt-free cathode technology and is readily synthesized using scalable processes and has demonstrated high ionic conductivity at both low and high temperatures, enabling car manufacturers to use it as a drop-in replacement for existing cathode materials.
ESTAT Actuation make robots more dynamic using breakthrough actuator technology.
Advanced Paving Technologies, founded in 2002 and based in Monterey, California, specializes in the development of innovative asphalt paving machines aimed at road rehabilitation. The company's technology utilizes lidar scanning, asphalt mat modeling, and a multi-segmented variable screed to create compact asphalt material. This approach effectively addresses surface variations and reduces the milling required in rehabilitation projects, providing a more efficient and environmentally friendly solution for road contractors and engineers. By enhancing the quality and speed of road repairs, Advanced Paving Technologies aims to improve the overall effectiveness of infrastructure maintenance.
Non-Inertial Navigation Technology develops and deploys Non-Inertial Navigation systems and devices. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Forward Edge AI develops artificial intelligence for public safety and national security. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.
Designer and manufacturer of unmanned aerial systems designed to fly anywhere. The company's products are artificially intelligent drones that can fly to confined areas where there is limited or no global positioning system access, enabling clients to get information in real-time and improving decision-making in the critical moments of a disaster or for any type of inspection/assessment.
Developer of a self-aware system designed to protect the lives of national security, public safety, and private security personnel. The company's system consists of a series of small, ruggedized Artificial intelligence-powered sensors built into the grips of a firearm that monitor utilization at the edge and provide analytics and insights using instant notification, enabling clients to save lives and protect people.
Akabotics is an autonomous robotic platform that conducts continuous maintenance dredging on shallow waterways. Its system reduces mobilization, labor, and energy costs. The company is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Squishy Robotics Inc. develops mobile sensing robots for disaster rescue, remote monitoring, and space exploration. Its product is equipped with visual, audio, chemical, biological, radiological, and GPS sensors which further can traverse rough environments and be deployed by ground or aerial vehicle to inform first responders, and assist in the rescue of victims until human responders can arrive. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Berkeley, California.
InnovBot develops wall-climbing robot technologies that provide vertical mobility and high-precision positioning solutions. The company is based in Yorktown Heights, New York.
STL Scientific develops a non-invasive screening tool for detecting overweight trucks on the road in real-time. The company's headquarters are in Temple City, California.
ETALYC is a software as a service (SaaS) provider. We focus on improving traffic operations through the integration of modern technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, and big data analytics. ETALYC’s products harness the widespread data collected from various transportation modes, such as connected vehicles or GPSs, to analyze and optimize traffic flow in various areas.
Wilder Systems is a robotics and automation company that specializes in the aerospace industry. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
AMBOTS Inc. is commercializing the patent-pending swarm 3D printing and assembly technologies. This technology aims to automate manufacturing with a swarm of smart and autonomous mobile robots, from everyday products to houses and infrastructures. Just like how a swarm of bees or wasps would work together to build their nests, the swarm of smart mobile robots can work together to print and assemble products based on digital models on demand. AMBOTS stands for Autonomous Mobile ROBOTS and Advanced Manufacturing ROBOTS.
LinkDyn Robotics develops advanced robotic systems and control algorithms for physical rehabilitation.
Robotic Materials provides solutions to improve efficiency in manufacturing and e-commerce by leveraging robotic AI. The company develops general purpose mobile manipulators that combine the power of deep learning with semantic reasoning to perform mobile bin picking, kitting, and assembly.
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Mirada Technologies Inc. specializes in the development and sale of LiDAR sensor components aimed at enhancing autonomous vehicles and advanced driver safety systems. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company focuses on creating essential components for advanced LiDAR technology, including laser scanning and detector systems. One of its key offerings is a groundbreaking laser scanner designed to provide superior ranging distance, wide field of view, high reliability, and scalability in volume production.
Unanimous A.I., Inc. designs and develops swarm artificial intelligence-based software solutions. It offers Swarm AI, a solution that connects people online as real-time systems modeled after natural swarms enabling deeper insights and predictions; and Swarm Insight, a subscription service which builds and deploys intelligent swarms to provide predictive guidance for any application, including sales, marketing, product innovation, and finance. Unanimous A.I., Inc. was founded in 2014 and is based in San Francisco, California with additional offices in Arlington, Virginia; San Luis Obispo, California; Chicago, Illinois; and Washington, District of Columbia.
Robotic Materials provides solutions to improve efficiency in manufacturing and e-commerce by leveraging robotic AI. The company develops general purpose mobile manipulators that combine the power of deep learning with semantic reasoning to perform mobile bin picking, kitting, and assembly.
Manufacturer of drone technology intended to enable safe, robust autonomous navigation in complex environments. The company makes technical payloads that open a gateway to new capabilities for drone flight along electric utility rights-of-way through the detection of power line electromagnetic fields (EMF) as a navigational source allowing drones to automate power line inspections, enabling various industries to create a safer method for beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) flight, boost efficiency, and cut the cost of power line inspections in half.
Root AI, Inc. manufactures artificial intelligence robots for indoor farming. It offers Virgo 1, an agricultural robot to pick tomatoes without bruising them, and detect ripeness better than humans. The company’s robot is an autonomous tomato harvesting platform. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Woburn, Massachusetts.
Autonomous Healthcare’s mission is to reduce intensive care unit morbidity and mortality through automation.
SinWaves, Inc. is a wireless communication company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2016. It focuses on developing a roadside communication network that integrates Internet of Things technologies, vehicular networks, and wireless sensor networks. The company manufactures detection systems aimed at enhancing road safety and improving traffic flow management. By creating a cloud platform that connects vehicle telemetry with traffic light infrastructure, SinWaves enables real-time applications designed to enhance mobility and support autonomous vehicles. The platform utilizes existing city networks and algorithms to optimize traffic signal timings based on varying conditions, such as time of day and traffic volume. Initial applications include emergency vehicle preemption and prioritizing public transit, contributing to more efficient road networks.
Harvest Croo, LLC is a technology company that specializes in manufacturing robotic harvesters for the agricultural sector. Founded in 2013 and based in Plant City, Florida, the company aims to address the labor shortages in agriculture through automation. By developing innovative solutions, Harvest Croo seeks to enhance efficiency and productivity in farming, thereby contributing to the modernization of the industry.
Enertia Microsystems commercializes inertial sensors for autonomous vehicles using microelectromechanical systems. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
EarthSense, Inc. specializes in developing agricultural robotics and artificial intelligence solutions to enhance farming practices. Based in Champaign, Illinois, the company has created TerraSentia, an ultracompact, autonomous robot equipped with various sensors and onboard computing capabilities for plant phenotyping. This innovative technology addresses critical issues in agriculture, such as labor shortages, environmental impacts, and the need for sustainable practices. EarthSense's platform focuses on three main applications: improving crop productivity and sustainability, providing actionable intelligence for growers, and tackling challenges like herbicide-resistant weeds. The modular design of their technology encourages collaboration and innovation within the agricultural sector, ultimately aiming to create a climate-smart agricultural system that enhances plant and soil health while reducing reliance on chemicals and costly inputs.
Resonant Link LLC manufactures and develops wireless charging solutions by leveraging coil technology. Its products include Resonant Link’s multi-layer self-resonant structure (MSRS). It serves robot, drone, and electric vehicles industries throughout the world. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Shelburne, Vermont.
Kraenion is an applied machine learning company developing a visual cortex for machines that interact with the physical world. Their vision algorithms, stereo camera technology, sensors and compute hardware together deliver integrated perception solutions for robotics and industrial machinery. The company was founded in 2017 by Dr. Binu Mathew and is located in Silicon Valley.
Realtime Robotics, Inc. specializes in developing motion planning and control processors that empower robots and vehicles to swiftly respond to their surroundings. Founded in 2016 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers a collision-free motion planning platform that adapts to changes in work environments, allowing for the safe operation of single or multiple robots in unstructured settings. Its RapidPlan processor utilizes advanced computer processing and software to eliminate the trade-off between speed and safety in automation, enabling machines to generate safe motion plans in milliseconds. This innovation facilitates collision avoidance around both static and dynamic objects, while performing various tasks in diverse locations. Realtime Robotics aims to transform automation across industries and enhance the functionality of autonomous vehicles, promoting broader applications and faster adoption of robotics technology.
Aware Vehicles
Grant in 2018
Aware Vehicles develops self-driving drones that capture and analyze spectral aerial images. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.
Actibiomotion develops physical modeling and motion analysis systems, as well as software, for the transportation and machinery industries. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Coralville, Iowa.
Vimaan Robotics, Inc. specializes in developing fully autonomous solutions for drone management, data acquisition, and analytics. Founded in 2016 and based in Burlingame, California, the company focuses on creating next-generation drone technology tailored for industrial indoor environments. Vimaan Robotics aims to enhance operational efficiency through safe, quiet, and intelligent automation in drone operations. As an industry pioneer, it is dedicated to advancing the capabilities of drones to meet the specific needs of various sectors.
Developer of a self-aware system designed to protect the lives of national security, public safety, and private security personnel. The company's system consists of a series of small, ruggedized Artificial intelligence-powered sensors built into the grips of a firearm that monitor utilization at the edge and provide analytics and insights using instant notification, enabling clients to save lives and protect people.
Lunewave Inc. is a Tucson, Arizona-based company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of Luneburg lens-based antennas and automotive radar sensor systems. Founded in 2017, Lunewave creates innovative three-dimensional printed antennas designed for applications in autonomous driving, wireless communications, and drones. The company's products cater to various sectors, including telecommunications, aerospace and defense, and specialized research. Lunewave's sensors are characterized by their custom-made antennas, which come in different sizes and operating frequencies to meet specific requirements. These sensors are compact, robust, and capable of providing high resolution with an all-directional field of view and long detection range, making them suitable for the growing demands of 5G technology and autonomous vehicles.
DeepScale is a technology company that develops perceptual systems for semi-autonomous and autonomous vehicles. It help automakers use industry-standard low-wattage processors to power more accurate perception. Alongside sensors, mapping, planning and control systems, perception, (sometimes referenced as “computer vision”) enables vehicles to make sense of what’s going on around them in real time.
Planck Aero has developed an entirely new capability for drone flight — the ability to launch and land on a moving vehicle. Planck integrates artificial intelligence into government and commercial drone applications, helping these organizations unlock new capabilities. Planck's core technology is vision-based navigation and control that vastly expands the operational applications of drones across security, defense, maritime, and logistics industries.
Squishy Robotics Inc. develops mobile sensing robots for disaster rescue, remote monitoring, and space exploration. Its product is equipped with visual, audio, chemical, biological, radiological, and GPS sensors which further can traverse rough environments and be deployed by ground or aerial vehicle to inform first responders, and assist in the rescue of victims until human responders can arrive. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Berkeley, California.
Operator of a robotics company intended to deliver and scale a variety of general-purpose robots. The company's general-purpose humanoid robots are capable of handling tasks typically performed by humans and have versatile functionality like case picking, down stacking, trailer unloading, palletizing, sortation, and handling heavy lifting, enabling industries to address labor shortages, improve job satisfaction by taking over undesirable tasks, and enhance efficiency.
AutoModality Inc. specializes in developing flight control software for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that allows these systems to operate autonomously in GPS-denied environments. Founded in 2014 and based in Syracuse, New York, the company focuses on providing technology for automated close-up inspections, particularly in the agriculture and infrastructure sectors. AutoModality's software enables drones to navigate challenging locations, such as bridges, culverts, and cell towers, while delivering live streaming data to users, facilitating detailed inspections comparable to those conducted by human operators. The company also manufactures drone platforms that utilize off-the-shelf components, enhancing their inspection capabilities.
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Neurable Inc. develops an artificial intelligence software that allows people to control software and objects with their brain activity. Its technology enables people to play games, operate toys, and drive a full-sized car using their brain activity; and allows for virtual reality and augmented reality applications. Neurable Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Cuberg, Inc. is focused on advancing battery technology for aerospace and industrial applications, particularly in the realm of electric mobility. Founded in 2015 and based in Berkeley, California, the company has developed a next-generation battery that offers significant improvements in energy density and safety compared to current lithium-ion batteries. This innovative battery utilizes a non-flammable liquid electrolyte and a lithium metal anode, allowing it to capitalize on existing lithium-ion manufacturing processes for quicker market entry. Cuberg's technology is designed to power the future of electric vehicles both on the ground and in the air. The company has garnered over $12 million in funding from various sources, including private investments, government grants, and support from organizations such as Boeing HorizonX Ventures and the U.S. Department of Energy. Cuberg originated from the materials science department at Stanford University and gained recognition through the Cyclotron Road fellowship program at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
Mirada Technologies Inc. specializes in the development and sale of LiDAR sensor components aimed at enhancing autonomous vehicles and advanced driver safety systems. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company focuses on creating essential components for advanced LiDAR technology, including laser scanning and detector systems. One of its key offerings is a groundbreaking laser scanner designed to provide superior ranging distance, wide field of view, high reliability, and scalability in volume production.
Robotic Materials provides solutions to improve efficiency in manufacturing and e-commerce by leveraging robotic AI. The company develops general purpose mobile manipulators that combine the power of deep learning with semantic reasoning to perform mobile bin picking, kitting, and assembly.
Diligent Robotics Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in developing and manufacturing hospital service robots. Incorporated in 2017, the company focuses on creating advanced robotic systems that assist clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks, thereby allowing healthcare providers to dedicate more time to direct patient care. Their flagship product, Moxi, is designed to collaborate with human teams in dynamic environments, utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance its ability to adapt to various situations. By integrating these robotic assistants into healthcare settings, Diligent Robotics aims to improve patient satisfaction, quality of service, and overall safety in hospitals.
Perceptive Automata, Inc. specializes in machine learning and computer vision technologies aimed at predicting human behavior to enhance the safety and efficacy of automated vehicles. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company addresses a critical challenge in automated driving: enabling vehicles to anticipate the actions of pedestrians, cyclists, and other drivers. This capability is vital for the smooth and safe operation of highly automated (L2/3) and fully autonomous (L4/5) vehicles, particularly in urban environments. By leveraging advanced AI that surpasses conventional physics-based models, Perceptive Automata facilitates a more natural driving experience and promotes the acceptance of autonomous vehicles in human-dominated road scenarios. The company collaborates with original equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and technology firms involved in the development of advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous driving solutions, drawing on a team of experts from esteemed institutions such as Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.
Perceptive Automata, Inc. specializes in machine learning and computer vision technologies aimed at predicting human behavior to enhance the safety and efficacy of automated vehicles. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company addresses a critical challenge in automated driving: enabling vehicles to anticipate the actions of pedestrians, cyclists, and other drivers. This capability is vital for the smooth and safe operation of highly automated (L2/3) and fully autonomous (L4/5) vehicles, particularly in urban environments. By leveraging advanced AI that surpasses conventional physics-based models, Perceptive Automata facilitates a more natural driving experience and promotes the acceptance of autonomous vehicles in human-dominated road scenarios. The company collaborates with original equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and technology firms involved in the development of advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous driving solutions, drawing on a team of experts from esteemed institutions such as Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.
Z-senz develops the next leap in LIDAR to enable safety and reliability in autonomous vehicles. The company's headquarters are in Washington, D.C. Founded in 2015 by a group of scientists with expertise in optics, lasers, material science, physics, and manufacturing,
Akabotics is an autonomous robotic platform that conducts continuous maintenance dredging on shallow waterways. Its system reduces mobilization, labor, and energy costs. The company is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.
LinkDyn Robotics develops advanced robotic systems and control algorithms for physical rehabilitation.
SpringActive, Inc. specializes in providing innovative solutions to powered human assistance. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for people with mobility challenges. They will accomplish Their mission by utilizing Their more than 20 years of experience in engineering fields such as electronics, mechanics, computer science, and biomechanics. They are working to develop a new generation of robotics, creating advances in prosthetics, rehabilitation and soldier systems.
Planck Aero has developed an entirely new capability for drone flight — the ability to launch and land on a moving vehicle. Planck integrates artificial intelligence into government and commercial drone applications, helping these organizations unlock new capabilities. Planck's core technology is vision-based navigation and control that vastly expands the operational applications of drones across security, defense, maritime, and logistics industries.