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Tethys Robotics develops AI-powered underwater robotics systems designed for professional use in challenging environments. Their robots focus on modularity and innovative omnidirectional control, enabling safe, reliable, and efficient data collection in underwater search and recovery operations, inspections, mapping, and exploration.

Biped.ai develops an AI-powered mobility companion for visually impaired individuals. Their device, worn as a belt or attached to a white cane, uses autonomous navigation technology and spatial hearing to provide intuitive feedback via sound and vibrations, helping users locate obstacles.

Sevensense Robotics AG, founded in 2018 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in developing integrated software and hardware solutions that enable robots to autonomously navigate dynamic environments shared with humans. The company offers a comprehensive autonomy kit designed for mobile robots operating in both indoor and outdoor settings, particularly in fast-changing and crowded spaces. Central to its technology is the Alphasense Core, a multi-camera sensor that gathers high-quality data essential for effective navigation. This data is processed by Alphasense Position to accurately determine the robot's location, while Alphasense Autonomy utilizes this localization information to navigate safely towards designated goals and avoid obstacles.

Sevensense Robotics AG, founded in 2018 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in developing integrated software and hardware solutions that enable robots to autonomously navigate dynamic environments shared with humans. The company offers a comprehensive autonomy kit designed for mobile robots operating in both indoor and outdoor settings, particularly in fast-changing and crowded spaces. Central to its technology is the Alphasense Core, a multi-camera sensor that gathers high-quality data essential for effective navigation. This data is processed by Alphasense Position to accurately determine the robot's location, while Alphasense Autonomy utilizes this localization information to navigate safely towards designated goals and avoid obstacles.

Fixposition AG is a Swiss company based in Zurich, founded in 2014, that specializes in developing advanced navigation solutions. The company focuses on enhancing autonomous navigation by providing high-precision positioning capabilities through the integration of cutting-edge computer vision techniques and satellite navigation expertise. Fixposition's products include NAV-RTK, designed for industrial and commercial drones, and VISION RTK, tailored for autonomous robots and vehicles. These solutions deliver centimeter-level accuracy and maintain operational reliability even in challenging environments, such as urban canyons and forests, where satellite signals may be limited. By offering dependable navigation technology, Fixposition enables a variety of applications, including off-road robotics, industrial inspections, and the precise control of autonomous machines.

Fixposition AG is a Swiss company based in Zurich, founded in 2014, that specializes in developing advanced navigation solutions. The company focuses on enhancing autonomous navigation by providing high-precision positioning capabilities through the integration of cutting-edge computer vision techniques and satellite navigation expertise. Fixposition's products include NAV-RTK, designed for industrial and commercial drones, and VISION RTK, tailored for autonomous robots and vehicles. These solutions deliver centimeter-level accuracy and maintain operational reliability even in challenging environments, such as urban canyons and forests, where satellite signals may be limited. By offering dependable navigation technology, Fixposition enables a variety of applications, including off-road robotics, industrial inspections, and the precise control of autonomous machines.

Ultra Low Power GPS improves the power consumption of GPS by orders of magnitude. It allows for satellite navigation technology to be applied in energy restricted situations such as wearable devices. Ultra Low Power GPS is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

Rowcus, established in 2017 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in developing innovative navigation aids for rowers. The company's flagship product is an intuitive system comprising a proximity sensor and a haptic feedback chest-belt, designed to monitor the path ahead and provide real-time guidance to rowers, enhancing safety and collision avoidance during water activities.

Pix4D is a company that specializes in advanced aerial image processing software, founded in 2011 as a spinoff from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland. The company provides a software suite that transforms standard photographs into geo-referenced images and three-dimensional models, facilitating applications in fields such as urban planning and environmental monitoring. By combining multiple aerial images captured from mobile cameras, Pix4D creates detailed two-dimensional and three-dimensional representations of various environments. Their technology is designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of drone mapping, allowing users to leverage photogrammetry for a wide range of professional applications. With a commitment to innovation, Pix4D aims to support industries in pioneering mapping solutions.

Pix4D is a company that specializes in advanced aerial image processing software, founded in 2011 as a spinoff from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland. The company provides a software suite that transforms standard photographs into geo-referenced images and three-dimensional models, facilitating applications in fields such as urban planning and environmental monitoring. By combining multiple aerial images captured from mobile cameras, Pix4D creates detailed two-dimensional and three-dimensional representations of various environments. Their technology is designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of drone mapping, allowing users to leverage photogrammetry for a wide range of professional applications. With a commitment to innovation, Pix4D aims to support industries in pioneering mapping solutions.

Pix4D is a company that specializes in advanced aerial image processing software, founded in 2011 as a spinoff from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland. The company provides a software suite that transforms standard photographs into geo-referenced images and three-dimensional models, facilitating applications in fields such as urban planning and environmental monitoring. By combining multiple aerial images captured from mobile cameras, Pix4D creates detailed two-dimensional and three-dimensional representations of various environments. Their technology is designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of drone mapping, allowing users to leverage photogrammetry for a wide range of professional applications. With a commitment to innovation, Pix4D aims to support industries in pioneering mapping solutions.

NeoMedz is a company that specializes in developing an augmented reality-based navigation system specifically designed for endoscopic surgeries. This innovative system provides endoscopic surgeons with enhanced visualization capabilities, akin to x-ray vision, during surgical procedures. By facilitating better anatomical orientation, NeoMedz aims to reduce operating times and minimize intraoperative damage, thereby improving overall surgical outcomes. The company focuses on creating advanced tools and technologies that support minimally invasive medical procedures, ultimately enhancing the efficiency and safety of surgeries for both patients and medical professionals.

SenseFly develops and produces aerial imaging drones tailored for professional applications. Founded in 2009 by robotics researchers, the company has established itself as a leader in mapping drone technology. Its ultra-light and highly automated drones are designed to simplify the collection and analysis of geospatial data, serving various industries including surveying, agriculture, industrial inspection, mining, and humanitarian aid. The drones facilitate the entire data collection process, from flight planning to generating accurate outputs, allowing professionals to make informed decisions based on reliable data. As a Parrot company and a member of the Small UAV Coalition, SenseFly continues to innovate in the field of situationally aware systems for enhanced operational efficiency.

SenseFly develops and produces aerial imaging drones tailored for professional applications. Founded in 2009 by robotics researchers, the company has established itself as a leader in mapping drone technology. Its ultra-light and highly automated drones are designed to simplify the collection and analysis of geospatial data, serving various industries including surveying, agriculture, industrial inspection, mining, and humanitarian aid. The drones facilitate the entire data collection process, from flight planning to generating accurate outputs, allowing professionals to make informed decisions based on reliable data. As a Parrot company and a member of the Small UAV Coalition, SenseFly continues to innovate in the field of situationally aware systems for enhanced operational efficiency.

Bmob is a young company headquartered in Lugano (Switzerland). It was founded in May 2010 with the idea that dynamic parking information is the missing piece of the mobility puzzle. They are focusing their efforts on providing parking information to the largest possible user base, using novel architecture that mixes dedicated sensors with data mining. Bmob co-founders are coming from both industry and academics, with literally decades of experience in mobile navigation, wireless networking and data mining. They share a common vision and they are strongly committed to become “the parking oracle”.

SenseFly develops and produces aerial imaging drones tailored for professional applications. Founded in 2009 by robotics researchers, the company has established itself as a leader in mapping drone technology. Its ultra-light and highly automated drones are designed to simplify the collection and analysis of geospatial data, serving various industries including surveying, agriculture, industrial inspection, mining, and humanitarian aid. The drones facilitate the entire data collection process, from flight planning to generating accurate outputs, allowing professionals to make informed decisions based on reliable data. As a Parrot company and a member of the Small UAV Coalition, SenseFly continues to innovate in the field of situationally aware systems for enhanced operational efficiency.

routeRANK Ltd is a Swiss company founded in 2006, specializing in IT solutions for travel and mobility. Based in Lausanne, routeRANK offers a unique software platform that facilitates comprehensive travel planning by integrating various modes of transport, including rail, road, and air. Its patent-pending technology enables users to search for and rank optimal travel routes based on their personal priorities, such as cost, travel time, and environmental impact. The company also develops customized versions of its software for corporate clients and organizations, which can be utilized internally or on their websites. Notable collaborations include projects with the World Wide Fund for Nature and the Swiss government. routeRANK has garnered several accolades for its innovative approach, including recognition from the Swiss National Venture Leaders and awards for its contributions to green technology and travel efficiency. The company's methodology for assessing CO2 emissions has received approval from the WWF, highlighting its commitment to promoting environmentally responsible travel choices.

routeRANK Ltd is a Swiss company founded in 2006, specializing in IT solutions for travel and mobility. Based in Lausanne, routeRANK offers a unique software platform that facilitates comprehensive travel planning by integrating various modes of transport, including rail, road, and air. Its patent-pending technology enables users to search for and rank optimal travel routes based on their personal priorities, such as cost, travel time, and environmental impact. The company also develops customized versions of its software for corporate clients and organizations, which can be utilized internally or on their websites. Notable collaborations include projects with the World Wide Fund for Nature and the Swiss government. routeRANK has garnered several accolades for its innovative approach, including recognition from the Swiss National Venture Leaders and awards for its contributions to green technology and travel efficiency. The company's methodology for assessing CO2 emissions has received approval from the WWF, highlighting its commitment to promoting environmentally responsible travel choices.

routeRANK Ltd is a Swiss company founded in 2006, specializing in IT solutions for travel and mobility. Based in Lausanne, routeRANK offers a unique software platform that facilitates comprehensive travel planning by integrating various modes of transport, including rail, road, and air. Its patent-pending technology enables users to search for and rank optimal travel routes based on their personal priorities, such as cost, travel time, and environmental impact. The company also develops customized versions of its software for corporate clients and organizations, which can be utilized internally or on their websites. Notable collaborations include projects with the World Wide Fund for Nature and the Swiss government. routeRANK has garnered several accolades for its innovative approach, including recognition from the Swiss National Venture Leaders and awards for its contributions to green technology and travel efficiency. The company's methodology for assessing CO2 emissions has received approval from the WWF, highlighting its commitment to promoting environmentally responsible travel choices.