The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency established in 1950 and based in Alexandria, Virginia. It is dedicated to supporting research and education in science and engineering across a wide range of disciplines. The NSF provides significant non-dilutive funding, up to $1.5 million, to startups and small businesses through its America's Seed Fund initiative, which is part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program mandated by Congress. With an operating budget of approximately $7.8 billion, the NSF is committed to advancing fundamental research and education, thus fostering innovation and technological development in the United States.
OSCorp is an in-space services company that safeguards the space domain and builds a thriving in-space economy. OSCorp develops cutting-edge technologies at the nexus of GN and C, AI/ML, LiDAR sensors, space robotics, and lasercom terminals. The company aims to revolutionize space operations by delivering strategic capabilities for the U.S. government and commercial space operators. It also aims to provide government operators with unparalleled situational awareness and enable them to execute tactically responsive space operations to protect strategic government and commercial space assets, and the services they provide, from denial, disruption, destruction, or degradation.
MCity
Grant in 2022
Mcity is an autonomous vehicle research center located on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It serves as a unique urban test facility that facilitates collaboration among industry, government, and academia to enhance transportation safety, sustainability, and accessibility. Mcity combines early-stage research with real-world testing and on-road vehicle deployments to validate and advance new technologies in the mobility sector. The center is staffed by renowned researchers and aims to contribute to the development of safer and more efficient transportation systems for the benefit of society.
Xona Space Systems
Grant in 2022
Xona Space Systems, Inc. specializes in developing and manufacturing position, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite solutions. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company is focused on creating a constellation of low-cost, low-Earth orbiting satellites designed to enhance navigation for various applications, including autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, and mobile robotics. Their flagship product, the Xona Pulsar, delivers high-power signals from low Earth orbit, ensuring secure and accurate navigation and timing services. This innovative approach aims to meet the demands of smart transportation and smart infrastructure, providing the resilience and precision necessary for modern intelligent systems to operate safely and efficiently at scale.
Artimus Robotics
Grant in 2022
Artimus Robotics focuses on advancing robotics and automation through innovative motion technology that mimics life-like movement. The company has developed a system that utilizes electrostatic forces to manipulate hydraulic fluid, resulting in soft and flexible structures capable of various actuation modes simultaneously. This technology aims to enhance productivity and improve quality of life by providing clients with actuators that are controllable, silent, and efficient. Through its efforts, Artimus Robotics is contributing to the evolution of a new generation of robots and machines.
InnovBot
Grant in 2022
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
Grant in 2022
Inception Robotics focuses on accelerating the development of autonomous mobile robotics applications through a suite of cloud-based tools designed for early-stage robotics companies. Their platform offers comprehensive resources that enable users to streamline the development process and reduce research and development costs. The company also specializes in creating autonomous robots capable of navigating public spaces for tasks such as contactless deliveries and indoor localization. This technology allows businesses to integrate small robots into their operations, enhancing productivity while lowering overall labor costs.
HardShell Labs
Grant in 2022
HardShell Labs develops and launches services and products producing profits and environmental conservation internet-controlled guardian angel rovers, predation research on endangered juvenile desert tortoises by ravens, and laser research for agricultural use.
OffWorld
Grant in 2022
OffWorld is focused on developing advanced modular robots designed for use in the mining, infrastructure, and space sectors. The company utilizes a proprietary artificial intelligence-powered platform that facilitates multi-robot swarm behaviors and collective intelligence, allowing for enhanced operation in extreme and unstructured environments. This innovative approach aims to address critical operational challenges, enabling clients to significantly boost productivity and cost efficiency while improving employee health and safety and reducing their carbon footprint. OffWorld's technology is tailored to meet the demanding requirements of mission-critical applications across various industries.
Grain Weevil
Grant in 2022
Grain Weevil develops a robotic solution aimed at enhancing safety and efficiency in grain management. This robot is specifically designed for tasks within grain bins, such as leveling grain, breaking crusts, conducting inspections, and feeding grain into extraction augers. By automating these processes, Grain Weevil enables farmers and agricultural organizations to increase management frequency, reduce labor costs, and minimize losses due to spoilage. The technology helps ensure safer working conditions around grain bins, allowing farmers to store grains for extended periods while mitigating long-term risks associated with grain management.
PHYTunes
Grant in 2022
PHYTunes, based in Palo Alto, California, addresses mobility challenges and handover interruptions for various applications, including robotics, automated mobile robots, automated guided vehicles, VoIP, and mobile real-time video. The company has developed a patented technology that creates a Single Frequency Wi-Fi Network capable of covering spaces up to 100,000 square feet, offering deployment at a significantly lower cost compared to traditional WLAN providers. Additionally, PHYTunes is working on a converged Wi-Fi and mid-band 5G solution for private networks, allowing for the simultaneous distribution of both network types across multiple carriers. This innovative approach utilizes existing wire-line infrastructure, such as telephone lines and fiber-optic cables, to enhance the coverage of high-frequency mobile systems, thus enabling cellular network providers and businesses to improve connectivity for their customers.
Juggernaut Life Sciences
Grant in 2022
Juggernaut Life Sciences provides novel technological solutions to common medical problems. They provide fields of medicine, image guidance, robotics, and artificial intelligence.
Ambi Robotics
Grant in 2022
Ambi Robotics is an artificial intelligence and robotics company founded in 2018 and based in Berkeley, California. The company focuses on developing advanced AI-powered robotic systems aimed at enhancing e-commerce operations and simplifying supply chain processes. Ambi Robotics offers a range of innovative solutions, including a robotic put wall, a configurable modular kitting line, and a sophisticated robot operating system that utilizes simulation-to-reality technology. These systems are designed to improve operational accuracy and efficiency while helping clients reduce costs, ultimately allowing human workers to focus on more complex tasks.
Rowbot Systems
Grant in 2022
Rowbot Systems LLC, founded in 2012 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, develops robotic technology designed to assist farmers with in-season nitrogen management. The company's innovative machine enhances nitrogen use efficiency, enabling farmers to retain nitrogen on their fields. This approach not only helps to increase crop yields but also aims to reduce costs for agricultural producers. By integrating advanced technology into production agriculture, Rowbot Systems seeks to improve farming practices and promote sustainable agricultural methods.
Roadprintz
Grant in 2021
RoadPrintz, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, specializing in robotic equipment for road painting and pavement markings. Established in 2018, the company develops machines that efficiently survey, map, paint, and repaint road markings for various traffic signs, including turn arrows and lane separators. The primary objective of RoadPrintz is to enhance road safety by making effective visual street markings more affordable and accessible. By utilizing robotic technology, the equipment allows traffic engineers and road painting contractors to apply paint schemes on roads quickly, thereby reducing the risk of accidents and improving overall road safety.
Monogram Orthopedics
Grant in 2021
Monogram Orthopaedics is a medical equipment manufacturing company. Monogram Orthopaedics develops a solution architecture for enabling the mass personalization of orthopaedic implants by linking 3D printing and robotics via automated digital image analysis algorithms. They offer a delivery solution for patient-specific load-bearing joint replacements. Monogram Orthopaedics is paving the way for the future of joint replacement surgery.
Corinnova
Grant in 2021
CorInnova Incorporated provides device-based therapies for the treatment of congestive heart failure. CorInnova’s non-blood-contacting soft robotic cardiac assist device could potentially triple or quadruple the number of heart failure patients who could be eligible for such a life-saving device therapy.”
Organic Robotics
Grant in 2021
Organic Robotics Corporation, founded in 2018 and based in Rochester, New York, specializes in the design and development of advanced sensors that measure touch in real time. The company's flagship product, Light Lace, utilizes fiber-optic technology to create a flexible sensor capable of bending and twisting with the human body, offering effective motion capture and pressure sensing. This innovative solution combines sensibility, elasticity, and washability at a competitive cost. Additionally, Organic Robotics focuses on performance monitoring for professional athletes, providing real-time feedback on motion, muscle fatigue, and vital signs. Their technology is designed for comfort and minimal distraction, enabling accurate analysis of chest movement to deliver actionable insights regarding fatigue and performance levels.
Gencores
Grant in 2021
Gencores focuses on developing advanced materials and technologies to enhance safety and efficiency in transportation and sports. The company manufactures customizable, smart, shock-absorbing helmet inserts designed to reduce the risk of concussion. Additionally, Gencores specializes in composite metamaterials that significantly lower the weight of passenger vehicles and aircraft. By leveraging state-of-the-art robotics, innovative 3D printing techniques, and advanced material science, Gencores aims to enable high-volume production of these metamaterials. This approach not only addresses technical challenges in the transportation and manufacturing sectors but also contributes to making vehicles lighter and more energy-efficient.
SubUAS
Grant in 2021
SubUAS provides vehicles that operate in rough weather and underwater current conditions and can carry a suite of sensors custom to each mission, enabling clients to conduct inspection, reconnaissance, and payload delivery missions quickly and with reduced costs.
GrayMatter Robotics
Grant in 2021
GrayMatter Robotics specializes in addressing complex surface treatment and finishing challenges encountered by manufacturers with high-mix, high-variability production needs. The company develops advanced robotics equipped with proprietary artificial intelligence, which are integrated into smart robotic cells. These systems are designed to assist human operators in performing tedious and ergonomically challenging tasks, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and productivity. By leveraging its innovative technologies, GrayMatter Robotics aims to streamline manufacturing processes, making them more effective and user-friendly for clients in various industries.
Revolute Robotics
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Revolute Robotics builds inspection and surveillance robots to collect data where never before possible. The company's Hybrid Mobility Robot (HMR) can safely fly in confined spaces and drive to multiply operating time.
Mechanismic
Grant in 2021
Mechanismic provides after-school and camp programs, curricula, and tutorials for children using a robotics product. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Saint James, New York.
BirdHabitatBot
Grant in 2021
BirdHabitatBot specializes in developing robotic systems aimed at eliminating invasive plant species from natural environments. The company utilizes drones equipped with unpiloted aerial systems to capture images that facilitate the mapping, monitoring, and removal of non-native invasive plants in deciduous forests. These invasive species pose a serious threat to forest habitats, leading to the degradation of ecosystems. By providing natural resource professionals with advanced tools to manage understory invasive shrubs, BirdHabitatBot enhances the ability to restore and maintain habitats for native plants and wildlife.
Modular Science
Grant in 2021
Modular Science aims to automate ninety nine percent of the processes involved in vegetable farming with modular machines for agriculture.
Dextrous Robotics
Grant in 2021
Dextrous Robotics is a robotics company established in 2019 and based in Memphis, Tennessee. The firm specializes in developing AI-enabled robots designed for warehouse operations. These robots assist in various tasks, including loading and unloading pallets, trucks, and containers, as well as material picking, sorting, and storage. By providing advanced automation solutions, Dextrous Robotics aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of logistics processes for its clients.
Canopii
Grant in 2021
Canopii is a producer of healthy and locally grown farm products, focusing on making them affordable and accessible through environmentally conscious practices. The company employs end-to-end labor automation and energy management systems to automate the entire food-growing process. By remotely controlling each farm, Canopii addresses the unpredictability and inefficiencies typically associated with industrial agriculture. This innovative approach enables the establishment of turn-key urban farms that reduce costs and streamline operations, contributing to a reliable and sustainable network of farms within local communities.
Vertiq
Grant in 2021
Vertiq specializes in high-performance propulsion solutions for aerial vehicles and mobile robots. The company designs ultra-compact, integrated motors and electronic speed controllers (ESC) that feature embedded position sensors. These innovations, combined with advanced motor calibration and control software, provide vehicles with significant performance enhancements, such as extended flight times, improved maneuverability, and increased reliability. By optimizing motor performance and controllability, Vertiq enables its clients to elevate the capabilities of their vehicles, making them suitable for a range of applications in various industries.
Labrador Systems
Grant in 2021
Labrador Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Oak Park, California, focused on developing assistive robots to enhance daily living. Founded in 2017, the company aims to improve the quality of life for individuals by creating a new generation of personal robots that address everyday needs. By leveraging advanced robotics hardware and software, Labrador Systems designs practical applications to support home health and assist individuals in their daily activities.
Aura Intelligent Systems
Grant in 2021
Aura Intelligent Systems specializes in advanced solutions within the domains of radio technology, robotics, and artificial intelligence. The company has developed patented digital imaging radar technology that offers high-resolution spatial sensing, addressing issues of interference and latency commonly faced by existing radar systems. Their innovative approach combines a 5G hardware architecture with intelligent, programmable software, facilitating 5D situational awareness while minimizing harmful effects such as jamming and multipath interference. This software-defined radar not only achieves longer operational ranges but also maintains low power consumption, providing a cost-effective solution for automotive and robotics applications.
SeaDrone
Grant in 2021
SeaDrone specializes in reducing the costs associated with subsea infrastructure inspections through the use of innovative robotic hardware and mobile software. Their platform includes an aerial drone system specifically designed for underwater observation and filming, allowing professionals to conduct inspections efficiently and effectively. By leveraging low-cost technology, SeaDrone provides a comprehensive underwater visual inspection service that streamlines the inspection process for various industries.
Thinking Robots
Grant in 2020
Thinking Robots, founded in 2010 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in software solutions for robotic tasks applicable across various robotic platforms. The company develops custom software that integrates natural language dialogue, sensors, and actuators to enhance robotic architecture. This technology enables robots to interact with humans and includes high-level planning capabilities, allowing developers to create interactive and teachable robots that can be directly instructed by users.
TRIC Robotics
Grant in 2020
TRIC Robotics, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Newark, DE, specializes in developing robotic technology aimed at automating agricultural practices, specifically for strawberry farms. The company focuses on providing an autonomous, non-chemical pesticide alternative that enhances farming efficiency. Its modular robotic systems are equipped with capabilities for event monitoring, infrared detection, chemical detection, pipe inspection, and environmental sensing. This innovative approach allows farmers to access effective treatment options that increase profitability while reducing labor demands.
Ubiros
Grant in 2020
Ubiros specializes in the production of food-grade robotic grippers designed for automation in the food and beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical sectors. Their innovative electrically actuated soft grippers, such as the gentle flex module, gentle duo, and gentle pro, enable precise handling of fragile objects without causing damage. These grippers operate without an external air source, which reduces costs, complexity, and noise typically associated with traditional pneumatic or vacuum systems. By utilizing materials like polyurethane, Ubiros provides effective control over gripping force and movement, facilitating the automation of material handling in non-traditional industries.
Revolute Robotics
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Revolute Robotics builds inspection and surveillance robots to collect data where never before possible. The company's Hybrid Mobility Robot (HMR) can safely fly in confined spaces and drive to multiply operating time.
Armada Marine Robotics
Grant in 2020
Armada Marine Robotics develops asymmetric propulsion technology for enhancing marine maneuverability. The company's headquarters are in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
Xonotiv
Grant in 2020
Xonotiv develops a prosthetic knee that will improve amputee mobility and safety while also allowing robots to walk like humans. The company's headquarters are in Auburn, Washington.
ThruWave
Grant in 2020
ThruWave produces millimeter wave imaging technology designed for markets including robotics, construction, and quality control. The company's low-cost sensors for commercial and industrial applications use patent-pending radar signal processing innovations and GPU accelerated image reconstruction techniques. Its technology lowers risk by imaging the internal structure of walls, ceilings, and floors that enable construction professionals to work faster. ThruWave was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Healing Innovations
Grant in 2020
Healing Innovations, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Nashville, Tennessee, founded in 2018. The company specializes in the development and commercialization of advanced robotic rehabilitation equipment designed for individuals recovering from conditions such as spinal cord injuries, strokes, traumatic brain injuries, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and muscular dystrophy. By focusing on innovative rehabilitation technology, Healing Innovations aims to enhance health, mobility, and independence for patients. Their products are intended to improve efficiency and the quality of care in various rehabilitation settings, making these advanced solutions more accessible and affordable for both medical professionals and managed care groups.
Organic Robotics
Grant in 2020
Organic Robotics Corporation, founded in 2018 and based in Rochester, New York, specializes in the design and development of advanced sensors that measure touch in real time. The company's flagship product, Light Lace, utilizes fiber-optic technology to create a flexible sensor capable of bending and twisting with the human body, offering effective motion capture and pressure sensing. This innovative solution combines sensibility, elasticity, and washability at a competitive cost. Additionally, Organic Robotics focuses on performance monitoring for professional athletes, providing real-time feedback on motion, muscle fatigue, and vital signs. Their technology is designed for comfort and minimal distraction, enabling accurate analysis of chest movement to deliver actionable insights regarding fatigue and performance levels.
Manus Robotics
Grant in 2020
Manus Robotics is focused on developing a smart health and wellness device aimed at promoting independent and healthy living. The company offers a wearable robot that assists individuals with disabilities in their daily activities, providing intelligent support to enhance their quality of life. In addition to daily living assistance, the device collects and analyzes muscle data from patients, facilitating rehabilitation efforts and helping users regain independence.
Terran Robotics
Grant in 2020
Terran Robotics is a construction company based in Bloomington, Indiana, that focuses on innovative home construction services, particularly in automated adobe wall building. The company utilizes artificial intelligence and robotics to enhance traditional earthen building techniques. By employing a custom-designed cable-driven robot for three-dimensional printing of homes, Terran Robotics aims to improve durability with features such as fire resistance and superior sound dampening. This approach enables clients to significantly reduce housing costs, lower energy expenses, and maintain an environmentally friendly footprint.
Box Robotics
Grant in 2020
Box Robotics is a mobile robotics startup focused on enhancing warehouse and manufacturing automation through advanced technology. The company specializes in developing an Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) perception stack that utilizes high-definition maps, three-dimensional LiDAR, and deep learning. Their products significantly improve AGV localization, planning, and object detection capabilities, allowing for faster and safer operation. By creating voxel layers in HD maps and enabling precise object localization, Box Robotics achieves a higher level of scene understanding, which contributes to safer vehicle operation and efficient path replanning. This innovation not only enhances AGV speed and safety but also increases overall vehicle throughput, making it a valuable asset for clients in the automation sector.
GrayMatter Robotics
Grant in 2020
GrayMatter Robotics specializes in addressing complex surface treatment and finishing challenges encountered by manufacturers with high-mix, high-variability production needs. The company develops advanced robotics equipped with proprietary artificial intelligence, which are integrated into smart robotic cells. These systems are designed to assist human operators in performing tedious and ergonomically challenging tasks, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and productivity. By leveraging its innovative technologies, GrayMatter Robotics aims to streamline manufacturing processes, making them more effective and user-friendly for clients in various industries.
EarthSense
Grant in 2020
EarthSense, Inc. is a company based in Champaign, Illinois, specializing in agricultural robotics and artificial intelligence. The company develops innovative robots, such as the TerraSentia, an autonomous and compact device equipped with various sensors for plant phenotyping and data collection. EarthSense addresses the challenges faced by modern agriculture, including labor shortages, environmental impact, and food security concerns exacerbated by unpredictable weather. Its platform focuses on three key areas: enhancing crop productivity and sustainability, providing actionable insights for growers, and managing issues such as herbicide-resistant weeds. The modular design of the EarthSense platform allows for easy integration and innovation, promoting the development of a climate-smart agricultural system that aims to improve plant and soil health while reducing reliance on synthetic chemicals and costly inputs.
Xona Space Systems
Grant in 2020
Xona Space Systems, Inc. specializes in developing and manufacturing position, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite solutions. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company is focused on creating a constellation of low-cost, low-Earth orbiting satellites designed to enhance navigation for various applications, including autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, and mobile robotics. Their flagship product, the Xona Pulsar, delivers high-power signals from low Earth orbit, ensuring secure and accurate navigation and timing services. This innovative approach aims to meet the demands of smart transportation and smart infrastructure, providing the resilience and precision necessary for modern intelligent systems to operate safely and efficiently at scale.
Roadprintz
Grant in 2020
RoadPrintz, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, specializing in robotic equipment for road painting and pavement markings. Established in 2018, the company develops machines that efficiently survey, map, paint, and repaint road markings for various traffic signs, including turn arrows and lane separators. The primary objective of RoadPrintz is to enhance road safety by making effective visual street markings more affordable and accessible. By utilizing robotic technology, the equipment allows traffic engineers and road painting contractors to apply paint schemes on roads quickly, thereby reducing the risk of accidents and improving overall road safety.
OAM Photonics
Grant in 2020
OAM Photonics provides photonic sensing solutions for 3D imaging with applications in autonomous driving, drone, and robotics.
EarthSense
Grant in 2020
EarthSense, Inc. is a company based in Champaign, Illinois, specializing in agricultural robotics and artificial intelligence. The company develops innovative robots, such as the TerraSentia, an autonomous and compact device equipped with various sensors for plant phenotyping and data collection. EarthSense addresses the challenges faced by modern agriculture, including labor shortages, environmental impact, and food security concerns exacerbated by unpredictable weather. Its platform focuses on three key areas: enhancing crop productivity and sustainability, providing actionable insights for growers, and managing issues such as herbicide-resistant weeds. The modular design of the EarthSense platform allows for easy integration and innovation, promoting the development of a climate-smart agricultural system that aims to improve plant and soil health while reducing reliance on synthetic chemicals and costly inputs.
Automat Solutions
Grant in 2020
Automat Solutions, founded by Xiao-Liang (Leon) Wang in 2019 and based in Fremont, California, specializes in advancing materials innovation in the lithium battery sector. The company develops a battery materials system that utilizes artificial intelligence and robotics to streamline research and development processes. This technology allows clients to rapidly customize and mass-produce high-performance electrolyte materials, significantly reducing the time to market for products in the global lithium battery industry. Through its focus on enhancing battery material development, Automat Solutions aims to disrupt the traditional landscape of battery production.
Parallel Flight Technologies
Grant in 2020
Parallel Flight Technologies is focused on developing advanced drone technology aimed at enhancing safety and efficiency in various applications. The company specializes in designing heavy-lift unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that utilize proprietary parallel hybrid technology. This innovative approach includes a unique feature that allows drones to maintain flight stability in the event of engine failures, thereby improving safety for large unmanned systems. Through its technology, Parallel Flight Technologies aims to contribute positively to society by saving lives, protecting property, and benefiting the environment.
Berkeley Marine Robotics
Grant in 2020
Berkeley Marine Robotics specializes in the development of autonomous underwater swarm robotic systems aimed at enhancing ocean exploration and conservation. The company has created unmanned underwater vehicles that enable efficient inspections of ships entering ports, facilitating fast and cost-effective evaluations through underwater wireless communication. Its technology measures hull-fouling levels, allowing for optimized cleaning schedules and improved coating performance. By leveraging swarm robotics, underwater laser communication, and machine learning for vision models, Berkeley Marine Robotics addresses challenges in GPS-denied and degraded marine environments. This innovation helps shipping operators lower fuel costs and minimize emissions related to biofouling, while also contributing to the protection of marine ecosystems.
Akrobotix
Grant in 2019
Akrobotix is a research and product development startup focusing on autonomous systems and robotics technology for space, air, land and sea applications.
SkyMul
Grant in 2019
SkyMul is an Atlanta-based robotics company that specializes in developing industrial manipulation drones aimed at transforming the construction industry. The company focuses on automating physically demanding tasks traditionally performed manually on concrete construction sites, significantly enhancing efficiency and productivity. Its flagship product, SkyTy, consists of a swarm of modular drones capable of autonomously flying over rebar installations to tie intersections. This innovative technology is designed to handle flat rebar configurations such as slabs, bridge decks, and continuously reinforced pavements, and is scalable to meet varying project demands. By utilizing advanced computer vision capabilities, SkyMul's drones can quickly identify rebar intersections without the need for CAD files or manual programming, allowing construction companies to operate in parallel and increase overall throughput.
Squishy Robotics
Grant in 2019
Squishy Robotics Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Berkeley, California, specializes in developing mobile sensing robots designed for disaster rescue, remote monitoring, and space exploration. These robots, characterized by their shape-shifting, tensegrity structures, are lightweight, cost-effective, and capable of traversing challenging terrains. They are equipped with a range of sensors, including visual, audio, chemical, biological, radiological, and GPS, enabling them to provide crucial situational awareness and sensor data to first responders in hazardous environments. The company's primary focus is on the HazMat and CBRNE response market, where their technology enhances safety and efficiency in emergency situations. Squishy Robotics envisions future applications for its customizable platform, which may extend to scientific monitoring, delivery services, smart home appliances, and educational tools for various audiences including students and hobbyists.
InnovBot
Grant in 2019
InnovBot develops wall-climbing robot technologies that provide vertical mobility and high-precision positioning solutions. The company is based in Yorktown Heights, New York.
Optio
Grant in 2019
Robotic Materials provides solutions to improve efficiency in manufacturing and e-commerce by leveraging robotic AI.
Roboligent
Grant in 2019
Roboligent is a robotics company focused on enhancing the quality of life for individuals with physical deficits. The company designs and manufactures advanced rehabilitation robots, including exoskeletons that improve therapeutic outcomes. These robots utilize sophisticated actuators to mimic human-like force control, thereby increasing the effectiveness of physical therapy. In addition to rehabilitation services, Roboligent offers a range of medical devices and equipment aimed at facilitating automated physical therapy. By promoting the use of interactive robotic technology, the company seeks to improve public health outcomes and productivity, making advanced rehabilitation solutions more accessible to those in need.
Mirada
Grant in 2019
Mirada Technologies, based in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing advanced LiDAR components essential for enhancing driver safety and autonomy in vehicles. The company focuses on creating critical technologies such as laser scanning and detector systems, which are integral to various applications, including optical sorting and industrial vision systems. Mirada's flagship product is a state-of-the-art laser scanner that offers superior ranging distance, field of view, reliability, and scalability. By providing cost-effective solutions, Mirada enables businesses to improve their optical measurement systems, ultimately contributing to the reduction of automotive accidents and fatalities.
Synchro Motion
Grant in 2019
Synchro Motion is a design and control system for rehabilitation robotics. They provide an MPC ankle prosthesis with damping, stiffness, and repositioning controls, an SSA prosthetic knee with hydraulic stance control and active swing assistance, and a low-profile prosthetic foot.
Xact Medical
Grant in 2019
Xact Medical LLC is a Cincinnati-based company founded in 2016, specializing in the development of robotics-based healthcare equipment for needle delivery. The company's flagship product, the Fast Intelligent Needle Delivery (FIND) system, automates precise needle placement under ultrasound guidance. This innovative technology aims to enhance the capabilities of clinicians by simplifying the needle placement process, allowing for faster and safer procedures while reducing costs for hospitals. By integrating robotics, ultrasound guidance, and sophisticated algorithms into a handheld instrument, Xact Medical empowers healthcare professionals to achieve expert-level precision in needle placement, facilitating intralymphatic access for both injection and diagnostic purposes.
Aligned Carbon
Grant in 2019
Aligned Carbon Inc. is a manufacturer of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) specifically designed for the integrated circuit industry. Founded in 2018 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company is the first to offer semiconductor-pure, aligned CNTs on industry-standard wafers at a manufacturing scale. These CNTs are aligned in arrays that cover full semiconductor substrates and can be purified to serve either semiconducting or metallic functions. Aligned Carbon's technology allows semiconductor foundries to move beyond traditional silicon, leading to significant enhancements in processing speed, energy efficiency, and capabilities in signal processing and sensing. The company's CNTs are also utilized as transistor materials in displays and thin film transistors, providing clients with innovative solutions for advanced computing applications.
Optio
Grant in 2019
Robotic Materials provides solutions to improve efficiency in manufacturing and e-commerce by leveraging robotic AI.
Mechanismic
Grant in 2019
Mechanismic provides after-school and camp programs, curricula, and tutorials for children using a robotics product. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Saint James, New York.
SurfaSense
Grant in 2019
SurfaSense provides research and development in nanotechnology, biotechnology, physical engineering, and life sciences. They provide technologies for autonomous robotics.
Root AI
Grant in 2019
Root AI, Inc. is a company that specializes in manufacturing artificial intelligence robots designed for indoor farming. Founded in 2018 and based in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company has developed Virgo 1, an autonomous robot specifically engineered for harvesting tomatoes. This robot excels in picking tomatoes without causing bruising and can assess ripeness with greater accuracy than human laborers. Root AI aims to enhance the efficiency of indoor agriculture by integrating advanced vision systems and AI technology, enabling growers to produce high-quality, chemical-free crops while maximizing productivity in smart farm environments.
Harmonic Bionics
Grant in 2018
Harmonic Bionics, founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas, is focused on transforming neurorehabilitation through advanced robotic technology aimed at enhancing patient recovery. The company develops an upper body robotic rehabilitation and assessment system specifically designed for shoulder care, utilizing biomechanically matched designs and high-speed sensors to generate precise data. This innovative approach allows medical professionals to establish standardized, automated therapy protocols, thereby improving the efficiency and effectiveness of physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Petronics
Grant in 2018
Petronics develops and offers robotic pets for cats. It offers Mousr, a robotic toy that includes 360-degree vision, environmental sensing, and Bluetooth features. Petronics was founded in 2014 and is based in Champaign, Illinois, United States.
Harvest Croo
Grant in 2018
Harvest CROO, LLC is a technology company specializing in the development of robotic harvesters for the agricultural industry. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Plant City, Florida, the company aims to address the labor shortage in agriculture through automation. Its innovative solutions include a live harvester pick monitoring system, real-time performance tracking, and data analytics tools, which provide growers with valuable insights for informed decision-making. By fully automating the harvesting process, Harvest CROO Robotics supports farmers in enhancing efficiency and productivity throughout their operations.
EarthSense
Grant in 2018
EarthSense, Inc. is a company based in Champaign, Illinois, specializing in agricultural robotics and artificial intelligence. The company develops innovative robots, such as the TerraSentia, an autonomous and compact device equipped with various sensors for plant phenotyping and data collection. EarthSense addresses the challenges faced by modern agriculture, including labor shortages, environmental impact, and food security concerns exacerbated by unpredictable weather. Its platform focuses on three key areas: enhancing crop productivity and sustainability, providing actionable insights for growers, and managing issues such as herbicide-resistant weeds. The modular design of the EarthSense platform allows for easy integration and innovation, promoting the development of a climate-smart agricultural system that aims to improve plant and soil health while reducing reliance on synthetic chemicals and costly inputs.
Xonotiv
Grant in 2018
Xonotiv develops a prosthetic knee that will improve amputee mobility and safety while also allowing robots to walk like humans. The company's headquarters are in Auburn, Washington.
Resonant Link
Grant in 2018
Resonant Link LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Shelburne, Vermont, specializes in the development of advanced wireless charging solutions utilizing innovative coil technology. The company's signature product, the multi-layer self-resonant structure (MSRS), enhances the efficiency and performance of wireless power systems. Serving diverse industries including robotics, drones, and electric vehicles, Resonant Link aims to deliver wireless power solutions that are fast, safe, and reliable. By eliminating costly components found in traditional wireless chargers, Resonant Link's technology not only improves efficiency but also reduces the size, weight, and overall cost of charging systems. This enables a wide range of applications, from large industrial vehicles to compact medical devices.
Apollo AI
Grant in 2018
Apollo AI builds super-safe self-driving systems and HD maps. They offer mapping, object detection, tracking, and classification, as well as decision-making and path optimization. They also offer information theory, control systems, detection and estimation, machine learning, neural networks, communication and signal processing systems, systems design, and navigation.
Kraenion
Grant in 2018
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
Grant in 2018
Realtime Robotics, Inc. is focused on developing advanced motion planning and control processors that enable robots and autonomous vehicles to react instantaneously to their surroundings. Founded in 2016 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers a collision-free motion planning platform that allows for safe operation of single or multiple robots in unstructured environments. Their specialized RapidPlan processor generates safe motion plans in microseconds, effectively eliminating the trade-off between speed and safety in automation. This innovative technology accommodates real-time changes in dynamic environments, enabling robots to navigate around both known static objects and other moving entities while performing various tasks. By addressing the limitations of traditional automation, Realtime Robotics is broadening the applications of robotics across industries and facilitating the adoption of autonomous vehicles.
Squishy Robotics
Grant in 2017
Squishy Robotics Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Berkeley, California, specializes in developing mobile sensing robots designed for disaster rescue, remote monitoring, and space exploration. These robots, characterized by their shape-shifting, tensegrity structures, are lightweight, cost-effective, and capable of traversing challenging terrains. They are equipped with a range of sensors, including visual, audio, chemical, biological, radiological, and GPS, enabling them to provide crucial situational awareness and sensor data to first responders in hazardous environments. The company's primary focus is on the HazMat and CBRNE response market, where their technology enhances safety and efficiency in emergency situations. Squishy Robotics envisions future applications for its customizable platform, which may extend to scientific monitoring, delivery services, smart home appliances, and educational tools for various audiences including students and hobbyists.
AutoModality
Grant in 2017
AutoModality is dedicated to creating autonomous mobile systems that sense, explore, and analyze the world around us. They provide technology and services for automated close-up inspection using drones and are currently focused on the Agriculture and Infrastructure inspection markets. AutoModality is also the home of Team Autero, the winner of the 2016 DJI SDK Challenge.
ThruWave
Grant in 2017
ThruWave produces millimeter wave imaging technology designed for markets including robotics, construction, and quality control. The company's low-cost sensors for commercial and industrial applications use patent-pending radar signal processing innovations and GPU accelerated image reconstruction techniques. Its technology lowers risk by imaging the internal structure of walls, ceilings, and floors that enable construction professionals to work faster. ThruWave was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Harmonic Bionics
Grant in 2017
Harmonic Bionics, founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas, is focused on transforming neurorehabilitation through advanced robotic technology aimed at enhancing patient recovery. The company develops an upper body robotic rehabilitation and assessment system specifically designed for shoulder care, utilizing biomechanically matched designs and high-speed sensors to generate precise data. This innovative approach allows medical professionals to establish standardized, automated therapy protocols, thereby improving the efficiency and effectiveness of physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Optio
Grant in 2017
Robotic Materials provides solutions to improve efficiency in manufacturing and e-commerce by leveraging robotic AI.
Mirada
Grant in 2017
Mirada Technologies, based in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing advanced LiDAR components essential for enhancing driver safety and autonomy in vehicles. The company focuses on creating critical technologies such as laser scanning and detector systems, which are integral to various applications, including optical sorting and industrial vision systems. Mirada's flagship product is a state-of-the-art laser scanner that offers superior ranging distance, field of view, reliability, and scalability. By providing cost-effective solutions, Mirada enables businesses to improve their optical measurement systems, ultimately contributing to the reduction of automotive accidents and fatalities.
Diligent Robotics
Grant in 2017
Diligent Robotics Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, that develops and manufactures hospital service robots, specifically designed to assist clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks. Its flagship product, Moxi, is a robotic assistant equipped with advanced mobile manipulation, social intelligence, and human-guided learning capabilities. Moxi works collaboratively with healthcare teams, allowing clinical staff to focus more on direct patient care, thereby enhancing patient satisfaction and improving the overall quality and safety of service. Founded in 2017, Diligent Robotics aims to integrate artificial intelligence technologies into everyday environments, supporting healthcare providers in dynamic and semi-structured settings.
Z-senz
Grant in 2017
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,
Artaic
Grant in 2017
Artaic, LLC is a Boston-based company that specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for both commercial and residential markets. Founded in 2007 by Ted Acworth, Artaic focuses on innovative mosaics that enhance the architecture and interior design sectors. Utilizing advanced technology, including computer-aided design software and a robotic mosaic assembly system, the company offers a wide range of applications, such as bathroom backsplashes, flooring, and public art installations. Artaic's approach allows for complete control over the color, material, and layout of its mosaics, enabling clients to achieve customized designs while minimizing costs. Additionally, the company provides installation services, further streamlining the process for its clientele.
ZeroUI
Grant in 2017
ZeroUI is an information technology company that offers an e-learning platform that delivers immersive experiential learning anytime anywhere using the IoT Robotics system. The company focuses in the fields of robotics, IoT, Experiential Learning, and EdTech.
Inkbit
Grant in 2017
Inkbit Corporation, founded in 2017 and based in Medford, Massachusetts, specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of 3D printers. The company has developed an advanced additive manufacturing platform that integrates 3D printing with machine vision technology, allowing for the rapid production of polymer parts. By employing machine learning and artificial intelligence, Inkbit delivers a multi-material jetting platform that meets the speed and precision required for demanding industrial applications. The expertise of its team, comprised of MIT-trained scientists and engineers, spans industrial systems, design software, and material science, enabling Inkbit to bridge the gap between prototyping and large-scale manufacturing. This innovation facilitates the on-demand production of both multi-material and end-use products, positioning Inkbit as a leader in the mass-market additive manufacturing sector.
Roboligent
Grant in 2017
Roboligent is a robotics company focused on enhancing the quality of life for individuals with physical deficits. The company designs and manufactures advanced rehabilitation robots, including exoskeletons that improve therapeutic outcomes. These robots utilize sophisticated actuators to mimic human-like force control, thereby increasing the effectiveness of physical therapy. In addition to rehabilitation services, Roboligent offers a range of medical devices and equipment aimed at facilitating automated physical therapy. By promoting the use of interactive robotic technology, the company seeks to improve public health outcomes and productivity, making advanced rehabilitation solutions more accessible to those in need.
Neocis
Grant in 2017
Neocis, Inc. is a Miami-based company that specializes in robotic guidance systems for dental implant procedures. Founded in 2009, Neocis develops the Yomi system, a robotic device designed to enhance the precision of dental surgeries. Yomi integrates computer imagery from CT scans with surgical planning, providing dental surgeons with multi-sensory feedback during procedures. This technology aims to transform dental surgery by offering a minimally invasive approach, which can lead to faster recovery times for patients. The Yomi system has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is commercially available in the United States, underscoring Neocis's commitment to advancing patient care and addressing the challenges faced by dental professionals.
Ras Labs
Grant in 2017
Ras Labs produces Synthetic Muscle electroactive polymer-based materials and actuators that contract and expand at low voltages. The company is driven by its mission is developing capabilities to improve the interface between mechanical devices and humans, particularly for prosthetics, rehabilitative robotics, and protective devices. It was founded in 2003 and headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts.
Hydronalix
Grant in 2017
Founded in 2009, Hydronalix has become recognized as a leader and international symbol in robotics innovation for beach and flood rescue with Their successful patented EMILY product line. Their Mission is to provide enhanced value added capabilities to first responders, earth scientists, military, and safety to the maritime industry. Their focus is on development of small expendable maritime robotic technologies to support missions ranging from search and rescue, bathymetric mapping and underwater ISR, to meteorological station keeping and data gathering, in challenging open ocean and littoral marine environments. They have 11,000 square feet of Engineering, Office, and manufacturing space in Sahuarita, AZ. Water testing is performed at Silver-Bell, Patagonia, and Sahuarita Lakes in Arizona. Ocean and surf zone testing is performed in San Diego, Venice Beach, and Malibu, CA. Company sales are both domestic and overseas with export distribution through out Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company maintains a growing staff of skilled engineers and technicians performing advanced development services and products for the Navy, NOAA, DARPA, and DHS. In addition to EMILY, the company produces a complete product line of advanced Autonomous Mobile Buoys (AMB). The company’s executive leadership team has collective experience of over 200 years in Ocean and Marine Engineering, Robotic systems, advanced sensors, manufacturing, and materials science.
SpringActive
Grant in 2017
SpringActive, Inc. focuses on creating advanced powered prostheses to enhance the mobility of individuals with lower limb amputations. With over 20 years of experience in engineering disciplines such as electronics, mechanics, computer science, and biomechanics, the company aims to improve the quality of life for those facing mobility challenges. Their lightweight prosthetic devices are designed to restore a natural gait by optimizing the dynamics of movement in various environments. Utilizing battery energy, these prostheses adjust their physical properties, including ankle equilibrium and torsional stiffness, to provide users with a robotic exoskeleton system that minimizes the risk of injury to the hips, knees, and ankles. Through the development of innovative robotics, SpringActive is committed to advancing prosthetics, rehabilitation, and support systems for individuals in need.
Grid Logic
Grant in 2016
Grid Logic is a team of scientists, engineers, and manufacturing professionals that are passionate about building revolutionary technology for the manufacturing industry. Grid Logic's work in additive manufacturing has grown from R&D in nanostructured materials that are leading to lower-cost superconductors and high-performance magnets. The industry specialized in industrial 3D printing using metals, additive manufacturing, metallic component repair, encapsulated powders, and more.
Qelzal
Grant in 2016
Qelzal Corporation, based in La Jolla, California, specializes in developing advanced artificial intelligence-driven systems for object and activity recognition. The company's product offerings include the Perception Appliance, which enhances the capabilities of autonomous vehicles and robots, and an image-free sensing system that utilizes brain-inspired artificial intelligence. Qelzal's technology significantly improves the safety and efficiency of commercial drones, enabling them to fly autonomously in near-earth environments without the risk of collisions. The company's solutions target various sectors, including building automation, security, mobile robotics, and autonomous vehicles. Incorporated in 2014, Qelzal is committed to advancing obstacle avoidance systems and fostering innovation in the realm of autonomous technology.
Artaic
Grant in 2016
Artaic, LLC is a Boston-based company that specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for both commercial and residential markets. Founded in 2007 by Ted Acworth, Artaic focuses on innovative mosaics that enhance the architecture and interior design sectors. Utilizing advanced technology, including computer-aided design software and a robotic mosaic assembly system, the company offers a wide range of applications, such as bathroom backsplashes, flooring, and public art installations. Artaic's approach allows for complete control over the color, material, and layout of its mosaics, enabling clients to achieve customized designs while minimizing costs. Additionally, the company provides installation services, further streamlining the process for its clientele.
BirdBrain Technologies
Grant in 2016
BirdBrain Technologies LLC is devoted to cultivating creativity and computational thinking by providing flexible and inspiring products that engage students & teachers in programming and robotics. BirdBrain is the maker of the Finch Robot and the Hummingbird Robotics Kit. The Finch is a small robot designed to inspire and delight students learning computer science by providing them a tangible physical representation of their coding. The Hummingbird is a kit that allows students to create and program robots built from electronic components and craft materials. Their products have been used by tens of thousands of students to explore computer programming, learn poetry, host robot petting zoos, create combined physical & virtual games, and much, much more! BirdBrain Technologies is proud to be located in Pittsburgh, PA, also known as Roboburgh due to its fantastic assemblage of robotics companies and research. Much of that research goes on at the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Institute, from where BirdBrain Technologies emerged. The Finch and the Hummingbird were initially developed to support parallel research projects at Carnegie Mellon’s CREATE Lab. Our founder’s Ph.D thesis discusses the design process and philosophy behind the research leading to the creation of the Finch and Hummingbird, which stemmed from a desire to expand the concept of robotics, making it more universally appealing. A large part of our mission is to support educators interested in introducing or furthering computer science, engineering, and making in and out of the classroom. Our products are good tools in support of this mission, but they are worthless without the work of thousands of teaching professionals and volunteers. Let us know how they can support you and your students, through product improvements, curricular materials, new tutorials, professional development, or any other way. Together, they can bring more creativity, computational thinking, and fun to kids around the world!
Harvest Croo
Grant in 2016
Harvest CROO, LLC is a technology company specializing in the development of robotic harvesters for the agricultural industry. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Plant City, Florida, the company aims to address the labor shortage in agriculture through automation. Its innovative solutions include a live harvester pick monitoring system, real-time performance tracking, and data analytics tools, which provide growers with valuable insights for informed decision-making. By fully automating the harvesting process, Harvest CROO Robotics supports farmers in enhancing efficiency and productivity throughout their operations.
StarSight
Grant in 2016
StarSight develops 3D cameras that bridge the gap between computing and the physical world. The company is pioneering an "open architecture" approach to time-of-flight depth imaging, which combines off-the-shelf image sensors with proprietary hardware that dramatically increases bandwidth. The result is a small form-factor, low-cost camera with exceptional spatial resolution. StarSight's cameras are essential infrastructure for autonomous systems in the manufacturing, logistics, commercial, and personal spheres.
RightHand Robotics
Grant in 2016
RightHand Robotics, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing of robotic order-picking systems designed to enhance supply chain logistics and order fulfillment across various industries, including e-commerce, food handling, and flexible manufacturing. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Frankfurt, Germany. RightHand Robotics offers innovative solutions like the ReFlex SF, which features a 3D-printed palm equipped with advanced servos and compliant fingers, and the ReFlex TakkTile, a tactile sensor that aids in gentle object handling. Their technology enables robots to automatically grasp a wide range of items from bins and cases without the need for extensive data entry or parameter tuning, making their systems cost-effective and adaptable to changing business needs.
GuidaBot
Grant in 2016
GuidaBot, LLC was formed in 2014 as a joint venture between Fannin Innovation Studio and the University of Houston to develop an MRI-compatible robotic manipulator for automated and precise control of minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures.
High Precision Devices
Grant in 2016
High Precision Devices, Inc. is a manufacturer and developer of precision instruments, specializing in cryogenic technology for scientific applications. The company produces research cryostats, low-temperature detectors, superconducting devices, and instruments for quantum computing. It also offers custom cryogenics, air sampling systems, voltage standard cryoprobes, low thermal reversing switches, and quantitative magnetic resonance imaging phantoms. Additionally, High Precision Devices provides research instrument development, balloon and UAV instruments, and outsourced research and development services, which include engineering, design, and contract precision CNC machining. The company serves a diverse clientele, including universities, government laboratories, and private companies across various sectors such as precision instruments, cryogenics, optics, aerospace, and telecommunications. Founded in 1988 and based in Boulder, Colorado, High Precision Devices operates as a subsidiary of FormFactor, Inc.
Diligent Robotics
Grant in 2016
Diligent Robotics Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, that develops and manufactures hospital service robots, specifically designed to assist clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks. Its flagship product, Moxi, is a robotic assistant equipped with advanced mobile manipulation, social intelligence, and human-guided learning capabilities. Moxi works collaboratively with healthcare teams, allowing clinical staff to focus more on direct patient care, thereby enhancing patient satisfaction and improving the overall quality and safety of service. Founded in 2017, Diligent Robotics aims to integrate artificial intelligence technologies into everyday environments, supporting healthcare providers in dynamic and semi-structured settings.
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