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Anyware Robotics specializes in developing and deploying autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for logistics settings. Their flagship product, Pixmo, combines an AMR base, a collaborative robot arm, and AI-powered perception and motion planning to safely and efficiently unload boxes from trucks and containers. This solution aims to enhance operational efficiency, lower costs, and bolster safety for clients in the logistics industry.

Andromeda Surgical is a developer of autonomous robotic systems designed to enhance the consistency, accuracy, and efficiency of surgical procedures. The company focuses on creating an open platform that facilitates urologic surgeries, which have demonstrated superior outcomes but have faced challenges in widespread adoption due to technical complexities. By leveraging its technology, Andromeda Surgical aims to empower surgeons at all skill levels, allowing them to perform procedures with the precision typically associated with world experts. This innovative approach seeks to improve surgical outcomes and increase accessibility to advanced surgical techniques.

HavocAI specializes in developing autonomous maritime solutions for both defense and commercial sectors. The company produces small, uncrewed surface vessels equipped with modular designs and AI-driven services. These services aim to enhance mission efficiency, mitigate communication and navigation challenges, and secure asset management, enabling a single operator to oversee multiple unmanned assets.

Intramotev Autonomous Rail specializes in the manufacturing of autonomous, zero-emissions rail vehicles intended for the freight transportation sector. The company's focus is on creating electric cargo trains that operate autonomously, utilizing advanced electric drivetrains and a comprehensive sensor and vision suite to enhance safety. Intramotev's vehicles are designed for efficient and cost-effective material movement across specialized private railroads, catering to industries such as mining, manufacturing, and ports. By replacing traditional diesel-electric locomotives and trucks, Intramotev's solutions offer significant advantages, including lower emissions, shorter stopping distances, and improved capability on steep grades, thus advancing the future of freight movement.

Blue White Robotics is a company focused on revolutionizing agriculture through autonomy and innovative technology. It offers a comprehensive platform that enables the transformation of existing fleets into autonomous systems, effectively managing both aerial and ground robots. By utilizing remote sensing and artificial intelligence, the company collects and distributes data seamlessly, enhancing farm productivity and economics. Blue White Robotics aims to improve operational efficiency and safety while providing actionable insights that drive return on investment from the outset. Its solutions are designed to facilitate the easy and safe adoption of autonomous technology in agriculture, helping farmers build more resilient operations and reduce costs.

Glydways, based in South San Francisco, California, is a transportation technology and clean energy company focused on transforming mobility and public transportation. The company designs, manufactures, installs, and operates affordable autonomous transportation solutions that cater to low, medium, and high-capacity needs. Glydways' systems are engineered to operate profitably at existing mass transit fares while maintaining a small physical and environmental footprint. With zero greenhouse gas emissions, the company's transportation options provide a personal, private car experience, enhancing capacity at a reduced cost and carbon footprint.

Terradepth, Inc. is a data-as-a-service company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2018. The company focuses on increasing ocean knowledge by centralizing and monetizing ocean data through its cloud-based platform, Absolute Ocean. Terradepth employs unmanned submersibles for autonomous and high-resolution data collection, creating a scalable repository of processed ocean data. It offers various data products, surveys on request, and maintains a collection of analytical reports for sale. By providing access to this comprehensive ocean data, Terradepth enables organizations and individuals to make informed, ecologically responsible decisions regarding ocean resources.

Blue White Robotics is a company focused on revolutionizing agriculture through autonomy and innovative technology. It offers a comprehensive platform that enables the transformation of existing fleets into autonomous systems, effectively managing both aerial and ground robots. By utilizing remote sensing and artificial intelligence, the company collects and distributes data seamlessly, enhancing farm productivity and economics. Blue White Robotics aims to improve operational efficiency and safety while providing actionable insights that drive return on investment from the outset. Its solutions are designed to facilitate the easy and safe adoption of autonomous technology in agriculture, helping farmers build more resilient operations and reduce costs.

Formlogic is an autonomous manufacturing technology company focused on delivering precision components for the space and frontier industries. By addressing the challenges of the domestic supply chain, Formlogic enhances manufacturing capabilities, allowing both novice and expert workers to achieve high levels of precision and productivity. The company's technology enables rapid turnaround times for custom machined components, with production orders completed in weeks rather than months. Additionally, Formlogic provides real-time order status updates, improving the overall customer experience. Through its innovative approach, Formlogic aims to revolutionize the manufacturing process, ensuring close tolerances and efficient production at scale.

Andromeda Surgical is a developer of autonomous robotic systems designed to enhance the consistency, accuracy, and efficiency of surgical procedures. The company focuses on creating an open platform that facilitates urologic surgeries, which have demonstrated superior outcomes but have faced challenges in widespread adoption due to technical complexities. By leveraging its technology, Andromeda Surgical aims to empower surgeons at all skill levels, allowing them to perform procedures with the precision typically associated with world experts. This innovative approach seeks to improve surgical outcomes and increase accessibility to advanced surgical techniques.

Vayu Robotics is an artificial intelligence and robotics company that focuses on the development and commercialization of innovative automotive sensing and autonomous vehicle technologies. The company creates a scalable mobile robotics platform that leverages advanced bio-inspired sensing, machine learning, and purposeful design. This approach allows Vayu Robotics to provide users with autonomous systems that are not only cost-effective but also environmentally sustainable and scalable. Through its advancements in robotics technology, Vayu Robotics aims to enhance the capabilities and accessibility of autonomous systems across various applications.

Scythe Robotics, Inc. is a company based in Longmont, Colorado, that specializes in the development of autonomous robots. Established in 2017, Scythe focuses on creating highly intelligent machines designed to operate in unstructured outdoor environments. Their robots are emission-free and utilize electric motors, which allows them to effectively handle tasks such as mowing without damaging sensitive turf. This technology enables clients to work efficiently while minimizing their environmental impact.

GridMatrix develops digital infrastructure software aimed at alleviating traffic congestion, reducing emissions, and minimizing accidents in urban environments. The company's innovative solution leverages existing city infrastructure, including intersection cameras and sensors, to gather real-time data. By processing this information alongside cloud-based mobility data, GridMatrix provides cities with actionable insights and analytics. This enables municipalities to autonomously manage traffic flows, optimize traffic signal timing, and predict potential congestion and accident hotspots, ultimately enhancing intersection efficiency and safety.

Refraction AI, Inc. is an autonomous delivery robot company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing and deploying robotic platforms that facilitate last-mile goods delivery in urban environments. Its flagship product, the REV-1, is designed to autonomously navigate through city streets using an array of cameras, radar, and ultrasonic sensors, allowing it to pick up goods from restaurants, pharmacies, and grocery stores and deliver them directly to customers' homes. Refraction AI's technology is engineered to operate in various climates and can be monitored and operated remotely, ensuring efficient and reliable service. By enhancing the delivery process, Refraction AI aims to meet the increasing demand for faster, safer, and more cost-effective delivery solutions.

Phantom Auto Inc. is a software company that specializes in remote operation solutions for autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel, Phantom Auto develops a platform that enables remote drivers to operate a variety of vehicles, including passenger cars, yard trucks, forklifts, and delivery robots. This technology allows for the remote monitoring and operation of these vehicles from significant distances, enhancing safety and productivity in diverse environments such as construction zones and adverse weather conditions. By facilitating the remote operation of unmanned vehicles, Phantom Auto aims to improve labor accessibility and operational efficiency across logistics and other industries.

Point One Navigation, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing precise location services for autonomous systems, including self-driving vehicles, commercial drones, and various robotic applications. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, the company aims to provide localization solutions that achieve accuracy within a few centimeters at a significantly reduced cost compared to existing offerings. Point One Navigation combines Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), inertial measurement, and computer vision technologies through proprietary algorithms to create high-performance navigation systems. These systems are designed to support a range of applications, enabling users to enhance the safety and efficiency of vehicles, drones, and other automated devices.

Zordi is an innovative company specializing in autonomous modular greenhouse technology that integrates robotics and artificial intelligence. It focuses on enhancing agricultural operations by automating various processes, including pest management, harvesting, and packing. By utilizing proprietary AI and robotics, Zordi aims to improve the efficiency and reliability of greenhouse farming, particularly for distributed farms located near urban centers. This approach enables consumers to access fresh, high-quality produce while also offering a promising return on investment for operators. Through its advanced technology, Zordi is redefining the landscape of modern agriculture.

Ghost Robotics Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializes in the development of autonomous legged robots that excel in unstructured environments. The company's quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicles (Q-UGVs) are designed for a range of applications, including military, industrial, mining, energy, public safety, and last-mile delivery services. By utilizing legged robotics, Ghost Robotics offers enhanced operability compared to traditional wheeled and tracked devices, effectively navigating rough terrains while minimizing mechanical complexity. Their technology is geared towards total software control, which helps reduce costs associated with the deployment of autonomous robots, ultimately enabling professionals across various industries to maximize productivity.

ANRA Technologies, LLC is a developer of a cloud-based drone operations platform that facilitates the management and execution of commercial drone operations. Founded in 2014 and based in Tysons, Virginia, the company offers a suite of products, including DroneOSS, which provides capabilities for real-time flight planning, automated notifications, autonomous execution, tracking, and remote command and control. Additionally, its DroneUSS platform supports unmanned traffic management, while SmartSkies CTR helps drone pilots obtain approvals for operations in controlled airspace through a mobile application or web portal. ANRA Technologies also provides consulting services for urban air mobility and the integration of drone operations, making it easier for commercial entities to navigate the complexities of drone management and compliance.

Zendar Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced radar systems specifically designed for autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, the company focuses on developing high-definition radar technology that integrates the advantages of traditional radar—such as long-range detection and all-weather functionality—with the high resolution typically associated with lidar systems. Zendar's radar solutions enable self-driving cars to operate safely in adverse weather conditions, providing high-resolution imaging that enhances situational awareness and overall safety for autonomous driving.

Formlogic is an autonomous manufacturing technology company focused on delivering precision components for the space and frontier industries. By addressing the challenges of the domestic supply chain, Formlogic enhances manufacturing capabilities, allowing both novice and expert workers to achieve high levels of precision and productivity. The company's technology enables rapid turnaround times for custom machined components, with production orders completed in weeks rather than months. Additionally, Formlogic provides real-time order status updates, improving the overall customer experience. Through its innovative approach, Formlogic aims to revolutionize the manufacturing process, ensuring close tolerances and efficient production at scale.

Mythic Inc. is a technology company specializing in the design and development of silicon chips and artificial intelligence processing units (IPUs). Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, Mythic focuses on integrating AI capabilities into a wide range of devices, including fitness bands, hearing aids, self-driving cars, and robotic drones. The company leverages its unique analog compute-in-memory technology to create products like the M1076 Analog Matrix Processor and MP10304 Quad-AMP PCIe Card, delivering desktop-grade graphics processing in compact formats. With a diverse team of experts in neural networks, device physics, software design, and processor architecture, Mythic is committed to advancing AI solutions that perform reliably in real-world environments, enhancing the functionality of consumer electronics and other applications while maintaining performance and power efficiency.

Refraction AI, Inc. is an autonomous delivery robot company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing and deploying robotic platforms that facilitate last-mile goods delivery in urban environments. Its flagship product, the REV-1, is designed to autonomously navigate through city streets using an array of cameras, radar, and ultrasonic sensors, allowing it to pick up goods from restaurants, pharmacies, and grocery stores and deliver them directly to customers' homes. Refraction AI's technology is engineered to operate in various climates and can be monitored and operated remotely, ensuring efficient and reliable service. By enhancing the delivery process, Refraction AI aims to meet the increasing demand for faster, safer, and more cost-effective delivery solutions.

Gatik is a startup focused on developing autonomous technology for light and medium-duty trucks aimed at B2B short-haul logistics. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company specializes in artificial intelligence and automotive technology. Gatik's software is designed to facilitate SAE Level 4 autonomy for commercial vehicles, specifically Class 3 to Class 7 trucks and vans. This technology is tailored for middle-mile logistics, allowing customers to efficiently meet scheduled delivery requirements.

Chooch specializes in generative AI technology that integrates computer vision and language understanding to create intelligent camera systems. Their AI Vision platform analyzes video streams in real-time, detecting visuals and actions, comprehending their significance, and triggering pre-programmed responses swiftly. This technology is designed to process a wide range of visual data, from infrared radiation sensors and x-rays to various applications, tagging objects of interest. Chooch's solutions aim to enhance efficiencies and ensure quality results for clients across different industries.

Teraki GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing software solutions designed to enhance data accessibility for various applications, including insurance, predictive maintenance, and autonomous driving. Its technology enables low-latency performance metrics, which are crucial for meeting stringent service level agreements. The company's software is specifically tailored for connected car, telematics, and autonomous vehicle applications, allowing for the handling of high volumes of data in production environments. Teraki's platform also focuses on building and refining artificial intelligence models driven by sensor data, automating the training process and improving accuracy rates. Key functionalities include crash detection, automotive insurance services, and fleet management, all aimed at optimizing operational efficiency and performance.

BlueSpace.ai, Inc. is an urban mobility company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on developing software systems for autonomous mass transit fleets. Founded in 2019, the company specializes in autonomous vehicle technology, utilizing an innovative approach to perception and prediction that allows it to accurately capture the full motion of various objects. Through its advanced software solutions, BlueSpace.ai aims to enhance the efficiency and safety of urban transportation systems.

ANRA Technologies, LLC is a developer of a cloud-based drone operations platform that facilitates the management and execution of commercial drone operations. Founded in 2014 and based in Tysons, Virginia, the company offers a suite of products, including DroneOSS, which provides capabilities for real-time flight planning, automated notifications, autonomous execution, tracking, and remote command and control. Additionally, its DroneUSS platform supports unmanned traffic management, while SmartSkies CTR helps drone pilots obtain approvals for operations in controlled airspace through a mobile application or web portal. ANRA Technologies also provides consulting services for urban air mobility and the integration of drone operations, making it easier for commercial entities to navigate the complexities of drone management and compliance.

Duality Robotics Inc. specializes in human-robot interaction and robotics simulation tools, focusing on industrial applications. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Hayward, California, with an additional office in Pittsburgh, the company offers an autonomy simulator for digital twins and an enterprise metaverse that facilitates the generation of synthetic data at scale. By leveraging artificial intelligence-powered human testers and simulation environments, Duality enables robotics teams to efficiently test and train autonomous vehicles, including sidewalks, cars, and trucks, in a virtual setting. This approach accelerates the time-to-market for various robotics applications, making advanced simulation accessible to machine learning, robotics, and engineering teams.

BlueSpace.ai, Inc. is an urban mobility company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on developing software systems for autonomous mass transit fleets. Founded in 2019, the company specializes in autonomous vehicle technology, utilizing an innovative approach to perception and prediction that allows it to accurately capture the full motion of various objects. Through its advanced software solutions, BlueSpace.ai aims to enhance the efficiency and safety of urban transportation systems.

Car IQ Inc. is a technology company that develops and operates a cloud-based vehicle management platform and payment gateway, primarily serving auto dealer groups, car sharing clients, and autonomous drivers. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Car IQ's innovative payment solution allows vehicles to initiate payments directly without the need for credit cards. By leveraging telematics and vehicle data, the platform connects vehicles to service and repair providers, streamlining transactions and enhancing security. It provides detailed vehicle insights for fleet management, enabling clients to monitor transactions and reduce the risk of fraud. Additionally, Car IQ consolidates all transactions into a single ledger, simplifying reconciliation and allowing fleets to manage their expenses more effectively.

Sense Photonics, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of light detection and ranging (LiDAR) solutions for various applications, including autonomous vehicles, drones, and industrial automation. Founded in 2016 and based in Durham, North Carolina, Sense Photonics focuses on producing advanced solid-state LiDAR sensors that utilize proprietary laser arrays and 3D depth-sensing technologies. These sensors are designed to create detailed 3D maps of a vehicle's surroundings in diverse environmental conditions, ensuring high performance and reliability without moving parts. The company's innovative approach is supported by a robust portfolio of over 200 patents, positioning it to meet the demands of the automotive sector and drive advancements in autonomous driving and robotics.

Optimus Ride is a self-driving vehicle company located in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on developing technologies that promote efficient, sustainable, and equitable mobility systems. As a spinoff from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the company leverages over 30 years of interdisciplinary research in self-driving technologies, electric vehicles, and Mobility-on-Demand Systems. Optimus Ride specializes in creating self-driving technology systems tailored for geofenced environments, utilizing innovations in complex sensor fusion, mapping, computer vision, and machine learning. The company's expertise is further enhanced by a team with extensive industrial and entrepreneurial experience in manufacturing robots, urban design, and shared vehicle fleet management, allowing it to offer versatile transportation solutions that range from commercial vessel operations to transit options.

PreNav, Inc. specializes in developing automated systems for infrastructure inspection, utilizing advanced drone technology and machine learning. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, the company has created a platform that integrates commercial drones with ground-based guidance robots and sophisticated software for mission planning and data analysis. This technology enables the drones to navigate complex environments, such as cell towers, wind turbines, and bridges, with centimeter-level precision. PreNav's systems can inspect critical components, measure key features, and produce detailed 3D reconstructions of industrial assets. By automating the inspection process, the company offers a safer, faster, and more cost-effective alternative to traditional inspection methods that often rely on climbers and scaffolding. PreNav's expertise spans various fields, including computer vision, mechanical engineering, and aeronautics, positioning it as a leader in addressing fundamental robotics challenges.