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Bright Machines, Inc. manufactures robotic arms and cells for micro factories for assembly and inspection of products. The company also develops software for manufacturing processes. Bright Machines, Inc. was founded in 2018 and is based in San Francisco, California. It has additional offices in Tel Aviv, Israel; China and Mexico.

Instrumental, Inc. specializes in developing software that enhances the efficiency of assembly lines by enabling them to operate autonomously, learn, and adapt to various processes. Founded by former Apple engineers Anna-Katrina Shedletsky and Samuel Weiss, the company aims to address inefficiencies in manufacturing, ultimately saving significant costs related to scrap and rework. Instrumental's software allows manufacturers to quickly identify and resolve issues on their assembly lines, thereby preventing production delays and improving yield rates. The service is employed by leading manufacturers globally and focuses on analytics that provide insights into assembly line performance, allowing engineers to evaluate part dimensions and diagnose problems in real-time without needing physical access to the production environment. Based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Instrumental combines its software capabilities with a range of consulting and integration services to support both commercial enterprises and government agencies in optimizing their operations.

Provider of advanced aircraft automation services intended to make aircraft safer, available, and affordable. The company's service uses a certification-forward approach with gate-to-gate fully automated operation, enabling businesses to fundamentally transform and streamline the airline industry.

Third Wave Automation, Inc. is a technology company based in Union City, California, specializing in the development of autonomous forklifts that leverage machine learning and computer vision. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on enhancing material handling automation through its innovative cloud robotics technology. Its autonomous forklifts are designed to perform complex tasks with shared autonomy, making them adaptable to various warehouse environments and operational demands. By integrating deep learning research with modern robotics, Third Wave Automation aims to improve warehouse throughput and efficiency in the supply chain and logistics sectors. The technology allows for robust vehicle navigation and infrastructure-free pallet handling, ultimately making forklift operations safer and more efficient.

Symbio Robotics, Inc. specializes in developing industrial automation systems through the integration of robotics and artificial intelligence technologies. Founded in 2014 and based in Emeryville, California, the company focuses on creating digital control solutions aimed at eliminating production bottlenecks in various applications. Its offerings include AI software designed for real-time control of industrial robots, enhancing their capability and ease of use. Additionally, Symbio Robotics provides consulting, training, and support services to manufacturing companies, helping them improve efficiency, quality, and safety in their operations.

Instrumental, Inc. specializes in developing software that enhances the efficiency of assembly lines by enabling them to operate autonomously, learn, and adapt to various processes. Founded by former Apple engineers Anna-Katrina Shedletsky and Samuel Weiss, the company aims to address inefficiencies in manufacturing, ultimately saving significant costs related to scrap and rework. Instrumental's software allows manufacturers to quickly identify and resolve issues on their assembly lines, thereby preventing production delays and improving yield rates. The service is employed by leading manufacturers globally and focuses on analytics that provide insights into assembly line performance, allowing engineers to evaluate part dimensions and diagnose problems in real-time without needing physical access to the production environment. Based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Instrumental combines its software capabilities with a range of consulting and integration services to support both commercial enterprises and government agencies in optimizing their operations.

Third Wave Automation, Inc. is a technology company based in Union City, California, specializing in the development of autonomous forklifts that leverage machine learning and computer vision. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on enhancing material handling automation through its innovative cloud robotics technology. Its autonomous forklifts are designed to perform complex tasks with shared autonomy, making them adaptable to various warehouse environments and operational demands. By integrating deep learning research with modern robotics, Third Wave Automation aims to improve warehouse throughput and efficiency in the supply chain and logistics sectors. The technology allows for robust vehicle navigation and infrastructure-free pallet handling, ultimately making forklift operations safer and more efficient.

Instrumental, Inc. specializes in developing software that enhances the efficiency of assembly lines by enabling them to operate autonomously, learn, and adapt to various processes. Founded by former Apple engineers Anna-Katrina Shedletsky and Samuel Weiss, the company aims to address inefficiencies in manufacturing, ultimately saving significant costs related to scrap and rework. Instrumental's software allows manufacturers to quickly identify and resolve issues on their assembly lines, thereby preventing production delays and improving yield rates. The service is employed by leading manufacturers globally and focuses on analytics that provide insights into assembly line performance, allowing engineers to evaluate part dimensions and diagnose problems in real-time without needing physical access to the production environment. Based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Instrumental combines its software capabilities with a range of consulting and integration services to support both commercial enterprises and government agencies in optimizing their operations.

Provider of advanced aircraft automation services intended to make aircraft safer, available, and affordable. The company's service uses a certification-forward approach with gate-to-gate fully automated operation, enabling businesses to fundamentally transform and streamline the airline industry.

Kindred Systems, Inc. designs and develops artificial intelligence (AI) based robots to solve human problems. Its products include Kindred SORT, an AI powered robotic putwall solution that works with fulfillment center associates to assemble e-commerce orders from batch-picked items; and AutoGrasp, a robotic platform that controls robots to operate with human-like intelligence in dynamic environments. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in San Francisco, California with additional offices in Vancouver and Toronto, Canada.

Bright Machines, Inc. manufactures robotic arms and cells for micro factories for assembly and inspection of products. The company also develops software for manufacturing processes. Bright Machines, Inc. was founded in 2018 and is based in San Francisco, California. It has additional offices in Tel Aviv, Israel; China and Mexico.

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Symbio Robotics, Inc. specializes in developing industrial automation systems through the integration of robotics and artificial intelligence technologies. Founded in 2014 and based in Emeryville, California, the company focuses on creating digital control solutions aimed at eliminating production bottlenecks in various applications. Its offerings include AI software designed for real-time control of industrial robots, enhancing their capability and ease of use. Additionally, Symbio Robotics provides consulting, training, and support services to manufacturing companies, helping them improve efficiency, quality, and safety in their operations.

6 River Systems, Inc. specializes in warehouse automation solutions that leverage collaborative robots and artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency in e-commerce and retail operations. The company's key products include Chuck, a robot designed to guide warehouse associates through their tasks, Mobile Sort, which offers a comprehensive solution for picking and sorting orders, Packout for fulfillment processes, and Fast Lane, aimed at automating the picking of high-velocity stock-keeping units. Founded in 2015 by former executives of Kiva Systems and Mimio, 6 River Systems is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. The company focuses on optimizing warehouse productivity while reducing training costs and improving the onboarding process for new employees. Since becoming a subsidiary of Shopify, it continues to innovate in the fulfillment automation space, addressing the evolving needs of retailers and manufacturers.

Kindred Systems, Inc. designs and develops artificial intelligence (AI) based robots to solve human problems. Its products include Kindred SORT, an AI powered robotic putwall solution that works with fulfillment center associates to assemble e-commerce orders from batch-picked items; and AutoGrasp, a robotic platform that controls robots to operate with human-like intelligence in dynamic environments. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in San Francisco, California with additional offices in Vancouver and Toronto, Canada.

6 River Systems, Inc. specializes in warehouse automation solutions that leverage collaborative robots and artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency in e-commerce and retail operations. The company's key products include Chuck, a robot designed to guide warehouse associates through their tasks, Mobile Sort, which offers a comprehensive solution for picking and sorting orders, Packout for fulfillment processes, and Fast Lane, aimed at automating the picking of high-velocity stock-keeping units. Founded in 2015 by former executives of Kiva Systems and Mimio, 6 River Systems is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. The company focuses on optimizing warehouse productivity while reducing training costs and improving the onboarding process for new employees. Since becoming a subsidiary of Shopify, it continues to innovate in the fulfillment automation space, addressing the evolving needs of retailers and manufacturers.

Instrumental, Inc. specializes in developing software that enhances the efficiency of assembly lines by enabling them to operate autonomously, learn, and adapt to various processes. Founded by former Apple engineers Anna-Katrina Shedletsky and Samuel Weiss, the company aims to address inefficiencies in manufacturing, ultimately saving significant costs related to scrap and rework. Instrumental's software allows manufacturers to quickly identify and resolve issues on their assembly lines, thereby preventing production delays and improving yield rates. The service is employed by leading manufacturers globally and focuses on analytics that provide insights into assembly line performance, allowing engineers to evaluate part dimensions and diagnose problems in real-time without needing physical access to the production environment. Based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Instrumental combines its software capabilities with a range of consulting and integration services to support both commercial enterprises and government agencies in optimizing their operations.

Modbot brings industrial precision and power to consumer assembled robots. Imagine automated manufacturing and consumer robots within reach of everybody, assembled like Lego. Modbot is a system of affordable and re-usable modules that snap together, filling the gap between $100 hobby and $20,000 industrial motion equipment.

OTTO Motors, a subsidiary of Clearpath Robotics Inc., specializes in designing and developing autonomous mobile robots for material handling in manufacturing facilities and warehouses. Founded in 2015 and based in Kitchener, Canada, the company offers two primary products: the OTTO 100, which handles human-scale payloads like boxes and carts, and the OTTO 1500, designed for larger loads such as pallets and racks. These self-driving vehicles utilize infrastructure-free navigation to ensure safe and efficient transportation in dynamic production environments, with applications spanning various industries, including automotive, medical devices, aerospace, and logistics. OTTO Motors combines proprietary hardware, software, and services to enhance operational excellence for its customers.

6 River Systems, Inc. specializes in warehouse automation solutions that leverage collaborative robots and artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency in e-commerce and retail operations. The company's key products include Chuck, a robot designed to guide warehouse associates through their tasks, Mobile Sort, which offers a comprehensive solution for picking and sorting orders, Packout for fulfillment processes, and Fast Lane, aimed at automating the picking of high-velocity stock-keeping units. Founded in 2015 by former executives of Kiva Systems and Mimio, 6 River Systems is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. The company focuses on optimizing warehouse productivity while reducing training costs and improving the onboarding process for new employees. Since becoming a subsidiary of Shopify, it continues to innovate in the fulfillment automation space, addressing the evolving needs of retailers and manufacturers.

Kindred Systems, Inc. designs and develops artificial intelligence (AI) based robots to solve human problems. Its products include Kindred SORT, an AI powered robotic putwall solution that works with fulfillment center associates to assemble e-commerce orders from batch-picked items; and AutoGrasp, a robotic platform that controls robots to operate with human-like intelligence in dynamic environments. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in San Francisco, California with additional offices in Vancouver and Toronto, Canada.

Kinema Systems Inc., a subsidiary of Boston Dynamics, is a robotics startup based in Silicon Valley that focuses on advanced robotic manipulation applications. The company specializes in developing innovative solutions for logistics and manufacturing, with its flagship product, Kinema Pick, recognized as the world's first self-training, self-calibrating software for robotic depalletizing. This cutting-edge solution is engineered to handle various pallet configurations, including multi-SKU, single SKU, and random pallets. By leveraging deep learning and 3D vision technology, Kinema Systems provides businesses with a fully integrated solution for efficient pick-and-place logistics, enhancing operational productivity and flexibility in supply chain management.