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Maven Robotics is building the world’s leading general purpose AI robots.

Tezi is building an Autonomous AI trained by top hiring managers and recruiters to lead the end-to-end hiring process. It proactively sources, screens applications, schedules interviews, collects scorecards, and never drops the ball.

Carbon Robotics is a robotics company dedicated to advancing agricultural practices through innovative technology. Its flagship product, the Autonomous Weeder, is designed to autonomously identify and remove weeds from crop fields. This robotic system employs artificial intelligence and computer vision to differentiate between crops and weeds, allowing it to accurately target and eliminate unwanted plants without the use of herbicides or manual labor. By offering a more sustainable and efficient approach to weed management, Carbon Robotics aims to transform traditional farming methods and help farmers optimize crop yields.

Natilus Inc., founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, develops innovative aircraft drones for freight forwarding. Co-founded by Aleksey Matyushev and Anatoly Starikov, the company aims to revolutionize the freight transport industry through advanced technology and design, leveraging a team with extensive experience in various aviation sectors. Natilus seeks to reduce air freight costs, making goods more affordable and enhancing global trade by connecting underdeveloped regions. The market for autonomous cargo aircraft is estimated to exceed $280 billion, and Natilus projects that its cost-effective solutions could expand the total addressable market to $470 billion. The company’s drones utilize carbon fiber composites and existing engine technology, allowing for efficient operation with standard air cargo containers. Its product line includes several models tailored for varying ranges and capacities, providing a comprehensive solution for transport and delivery companies.

Airhart Aeronautics creates semi-autonomous airplanes that make it easier for pilots to operate their own planes. Airhart airplanes use a fault-tolerant fly-by-wire control technology that streamlines all stages of flying. Comprehensive testing are integrated into the design from the outset, guaranteeing that every flight is safe. Airhart Aeronautics was founded in 2022.

AeroVect Technologies Inc. specializes in developing autonomous cargo handling systems tailored for airport operations. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers advanced ground support equipment (GSE) technology along with ground handling management software. Its systems incorporate a combination of LiDAR, cameras, radars, and GPS-RTK technology to enhance airside operations at major passenger and cargo hubs worldwide. AeroVect's solutions aim to improve efficiency, safety, and reliability, addressing challenges such as irregular operations, ground damage, and suboptimal equipment utilization. By streamlining baggage and cargo handling processes, AeroVect enables its clients to achieve more cost-effective operations in the aviation sector.

Developer of autonomous machines intended to upshift the civilization's capabilities. The company transforms existing heavy equipment into fully autonomous machines by retrofitting any earthmoving machine irrespective of age, size, or brand, and preserves the ability to manually operate the equipment, enabling construction companies to grow and upskill to advanced site planning, remote management, analytics, higher value jobs.

Carbon Robotics is a robotics company dedicated to advancing agricultural practices through innovative technology. Its flagship product, the Autonomous Weeder, is designed to autonomously identify and remove weeds from crop fields. This robotic system employs artificial intelligence and computer vision to differentiate between crops and weeds, allowing it to accurately target and eliminate unwanted plants without the use of herbicides or manual labor. By offering a more sustainable and efficient approach to weed management, Carbon Robotics aims to transform traditional farming methods and help farmers optimize crop yields.

Freedom Robotics, Inc. is a software company that provides essential infrastructure for modern robotics companies, enabling them to build, operate, support, and scale robotic systems and fleets. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, the company develops powerful control and monitoring software tailored for robotic applications. Its platform is designed for easy integration and customization through an API, allowing businesses to manage fleets of robots from various devices, including desktops and smartphones. Freedom Robotics focuses on streamlining the deployment and automation of diverse robotic fleets, facilitating the market entry of robotics companies with minimal resource investment.

Freedom Robotics, Inc. is a software company that provides essential infrastructure for modern robotics companies, enabling them to build, operate, support, and scale robotic systems and fleets. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, the company develops powerful control and monitoring software tailored for robotic applications. Its platform is designed for easy integration and customization through an API, allowing businesses to manage fleets of robots from various devices, including desktops and smartphones. Freedom Robotics focuses on streamlining the deployment and automation of diverse robotic fleets, facilitating the market entry of robotics companies with minimal resource investment.

Bear Flag Robotics, Inc. specializes in developing autonomous technology for farm tractors, aiming to enhance productivity and safety in agriculture. Founded in 2017 by Igino Cafiero and Aubrey Donnellan, the company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. Its software enables users to plan routes, schedule jobs, and receive real-time alerts about equipment status. Additionally, it features remote emergency stop capabilities and obstacle avoidance, ensuring safe operation in various conditions. By utilizing perception sensors and robotic actuators, Bear Flag Robotics' technology allows central mission control to manage tractor operations, providing real-time data that helps farmers optimize their practices, reduce input costs, and increase production yields.

Shone Automation specializes in developing autonomous retrofitted ships aimed at enhancing safety and sustainability in ocean trade. The company's platform utilizes artificial intelligence to provide a digital co-pilot for container ships, effectively minimizing risks associated with maritime operations. By optimizing navigation and reducing fuel consumption, Shone Automation helps shipowners safeguard their crews and contribute to environmental protection.

Passenger AI develops remote monitoring software specifically for robotaxi operations. The company's technology employs deep learning and computer vision to automatically identify in-cabin incidents, such as passengers smoking, littering, or carrying weapons. By providing fleet operators with the necessary tools to intervene in these situations, Passenger AI enhances fleet management capabilities, contributing to safer and more efficient autonomous mobility.

Natilus Inc., founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, develops innovative aircraft drones for freight forwarding. Co-founded by Aleksey Matyushev and Anatoly Starikov, the company aims to revolutionize the freight transport industry through advanced technology and design, leveraging a team with extensive experience in various aviation sectors. Natilus seeks to reduce air freight costs, making goods more affordable and enhancing global trade by connecting underdeveloped regions. The market for autonomous cargo aircraft is estimated to exceed $280 billion, and Natilus projects that its cost-effective solutions could expand the total addressable market to $470 billion. The company’s drones utilize carbon fiber composites and existing engine technology, allowing for efficient operation with standard air cargo containers. Its product line includes several models tailored for varying ranges and capacities, providing a comprehensive solution for transport and delivery companies.

May Mobility, Inc. is an autonomous vehicle company focused on transforming urban transportation through the development and operation of driverless shuttle services. Founded in 2017 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company utilizes six-passenger electric vehicles that navigate mapped routes to provide micro-transit services for enterprise and municipal clients. By analyzing traffic patterns and commuter flows, May Mobility designs optimal routes that enhance public transit systems. Their autonomous shuttles aim to minimize human error in driving, reduce pollution, and improve economic benefits for communities and riders. The company offers a fleet operation service that contributes to creating safer, more efficient, and accessible transportation solutions.

Applied Intuition, Inc. is a software company established in 2017 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Silicon Valley and Detroit, Michigan. The company specializes in providing software infrastructure that supports the safe development, testing, and deployment of autonomous vehicles at scale. Its product suite emphasizes advanced simulation and analytics, offering automotive industries the tools needed to comprehensively test their autonomous vehicle systems. By delivering sophisticated infrastructure tailored for scalability, Applied Intuition enables faster and more efficient development processes for companies in the autonomous vehicle sector.

Skyways is a company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in the development and construction of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones. These drones are designed primarily for military applications, providing autonomous delivery systems that can transport payloads of up to 45 pounds without risking human life. Founded in 2017 and backed by Y Combinator, Skyways aims to revolutionize cargo transportation and is also exploring the future potential of personal air transportation services. The company emphasizes the development of advanced software to support full autonomy and large-scale fleet operations, positioning itself as a leader in unmanned transport solutions for emergency situations and military logistics.

Zippy.ai specializes in the development of autonomous robots aimed at enhancing last-mile delivery services for groceries and packages. The company employs advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and GPS to create a fleet of robots that can efficiently deliver orders directly to consumers. These robots are designed to integrate smoothly into urban environments, facilitating everyday activities like food delivery and online shopping. By focusing on autonomous mobility, Zippy.ai aims to contribute to a future economy that relies on intelligent and independent robotic solutions, ultimately improving efficiency and productivity for its clients.

Zendar Inc. specializes in the manufacture of high-resolution radar systems for autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2017 and located in Berkeley, California, the company offers a product that merges the advantages of radar technology, such as long-range capabilities and all-weather functionality, with the resolution typically associated with lidar systems. Zendar's radar solutions are designed to enhance the safety and reliability of self-driving cars, allowing them to operate effectively in adverse weather conditions. Through its innovative technology, Zendar aims to enable true all-weather autonomy for autonomous vehicles, ensuring safer driving experiences in challenging climatic environments.

Skyways is a company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in the development and construction of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones. These drones are designed primarily for military applications, providing autonomous delivery systems that can transport payloads of up to 45 pounds without risking human life. Founded in 2017 and backed by Y Combinator, Skyways aims to revolutionize cargo transportation and is also exploring the future potential of personal air transportation services. The company emphasizes the development of advanced software to support full autonomy and large-scale fleet operations, positioning itself as a leader in unmanned transport solutions for emergency situations and military logistics.

PRENAV was founded in October 2013 with a goal of solving autonomous flight in complex environments. Since then, they’ve assembled one of the top robotics teams in the world, with experts in computer vision, mechanical engineering, aeronautics, embedded systems, and software. In their short history, they’ve taken their technology to large industrial sites, inspected wind turbines, designed playful light shows, filmed music videos, and traveled around the world for their customers. And they’re only just getting started. At PRENAV, they’re solving fundamental challenges in robotics around localization, materials, planning, and computer vision in order to build autonomous systems that are ready for the real world.

Starsky Robotics, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, is focused on developing technology to automate vehicles, particularly in the trucking sector. Recognizing that trucking is essential to the American economy, transporting 70% of all freight, the company aims to enhance safety and efficiency by creating autonomous trucks for highway use, while allowing drivers to remotely control the vehicles for the initial and final segments of delivery. This approach not only seeks to improve road safety but also offers drivers the opportunity to work closer to home, thereby addressing the challenges faced by long-haul truck drivers who often spend extended periods away from their families.