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SportsVisio develops an AI-based sports statistics platform that uses computer vision on sports video feeds to capture statistical information. Its SV Record app enables users to record games using their phones and upload footage to the SV Cloud for analysis.

Modicus Prime is a developer of advanced computer vision software and self-service artificial intelligence tools focused on the life sciences sector. The company’s innovative platform automates biologics image analysis, addressing critical challenges such as cost, legal, and waste liabilities associated with product quality failures in research and development as well as manufacturing. By integrating heterogeneous life sciences data, Modicus Prime facilitates anomaly detection and monitoring, enhancing decision-making for its clients. The platform empowers users to conduct cutting-edge research, train proprietary algorithms on specific datasets, and utilize self-service tools to derive actionable insights, thereby addressing emerging data challenges in the industry, including continuous manufacturing and smart monitoring.

Magnetic Insight, Inc. is a company specializing in magnetic particle imaging (MPI), an innovative imaging modality that detects iron oxide nanoparticle tracers through time-varying magnetic fields. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Alameda, California, the company offers several key products, including the MOMENTUM imager, a pre-clinical MPI solution designed to produce high-quality images using advanced magnetic field gradients and proprietary reconstruction processes. Additionally, Magnetic Insight develops VivoTrax, a nanoparticle for cell tracking and as a blood pool agent, and Hyper, an add-on module for the MOMENTUM system that facilitates targeted magnetic hyperthermia treatment. The company's technology enables real-time monitoring of biological events, making significant strides in areas such as quantitative cell tracking, imaging of vascular function, and research into regenerative medicine and CAR-T cell therapies.

Shape specializes in developing a 3D body scanning system that allows users to digitally measure and visualize their body composition in photorealistic detail. Utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and computer vision, Shape provides accurate assessments of body metrics that traditional methods cannot capture, including regional volume and changes in body composition. The system offers personalized insights and guidance based on individual user data, helping users track fat loss and muscle gains in an engaging manner. By delivering fast and gamified feedback, Shape aims to transform how individuals approach their health and fitness goals, enhancing motivation and progress tracking.

Altera, established in 2018, specializes in developing advanced artificial intelligence systems. The company focuses on creating AI agents that mimic fundamental human qualities, aiming to enhance AI capabilities and make them more relatable. Altera's team, comprising computational neuroscientists, AI researchers, and engineers, drives this innovation through applied research.

Truleo is a company that specializes in body camera audio analytics, addressing the challenge of reviewing police body camera footage, of which less than 1% is typically analyzed. The platform automatically processes and categorizes 100% of body camera videos for law enforcement agencies across the nation. It detects critical events such as use-of-force incidents, pursuits, and non-compliance, while also screening for both professional and unprofessional officer language. By leveraging proprietary models developed by law enforcement experts, Truleo generates actionable reports that provide insights into officer behavior and interactions. This capability facilitates improved supervision, coaching, and training, ultimately enhancing police professionalism and fostering trust within the community. The company's mission focuses on using body camera analytics to promote positive interactions between law enforcement and the public.

NeuReality is a semiconductor start-up that specializes in designing AI-as-a-service infrastructure to meet the needs of the rapidly expanding AI landscape across cloud, edge, and fog systems. The company develops purpose-built AI-centric architecture, focusing on server-on-chip solutions that reconfigure inference technologies, including computer vision, natural language processing, and recommendation engines. This innovative approach simplifies the implementation of advanced AI functionalities for organizations with limited technical expertise, allowing clients to reduce costs and energy consumption by moving away from traditional CPU-centric models. NeuReality aims to facilitate the adoption of AI technologies across various sectors, making them more accessible and efficient.

Altera, established in 2018, specializes in developing advanced artificial intelligence systems. The company focuses on creating AI agents that mimic fundamental human qualities, aiming to enhance AI capabilities and make them more relatable. Altera's team, comprising computational neuroscientists, AI researchers, and engineers, drives this innovation through applied research.

Hayden AI develops artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies for automated enforcement in dedicated bus lanes and stops. Their platform aims to enhance public transit efficiency, improve street safety, and promote sustainable urban mobility.

Modicus Prime is a developer of advanced computer vision software and self-service artificial intelligence tools focused on the life sciences sector. The company’s innovative platform automates biologics image analysis, addressing critical challenges such as cost, legal, and waste liabilities associated with product quality failures in research and development as well as manufacturing. By integrating heterogeneous life sciences data, Modicus Prime facilitates anomaly detection and monitoring, enhancing decision-making for its clients. The platform empowers users to conduct cutting-edge research, train proprietary algorithms on specific datasets, and utilize self-service tools to derive actionable insights, thereby addressing emerging data challenges in the industry, including continuous manufacturing and smart monitoring.

Magnetic Insight, Inc. is a company specializing in magnetic particle imaging (MPI), an innovative imaging modality that detects iron oxide nanoparticle tracers through time-varying magnetic fields. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Alameda, California, the company offers several key products, including the MOMENTUM imager, a pre-clinical MPI solution designed to produce high-quality images using advanced magnetic field gradients and proprietary reconstruction processes. Additionally, Magnetic Insight develops VivoTrax, a nanoparticle for cell tracking and as a blood pool agent, and Hyper, an add-on module for the MOMENTUM system that facilitates targeted magnetic hyperthermia treatment. The company's technology enables real-time monitoring of biological events, making significant strides in areas such as quantitative cell tracking, imaging of vascular function, and research into regenerative medicine and CAR-T cell therapies.

R-Go Robotics develops artificial perception technology that enables mobile robots to understand complex surroundings and operate autonomously. The company partners with robotics manufacturers to deliver real-world automation solutions, with a focus on logistics, manufacturing, and consumer markets. Its technology combines patent-pending computer vision and AI to form a perception engine that runs on ultra-low-cost, low-power hardware, enabling reliable, unfettered automation in real-world environments. The team comprises leaders with strong academic and industry backgrounds, supporting the translation of innovation into scalable robotic applications.

Activ Surgical Inc. is a digital surgery company based in Boston, Massachusetts, dedicated to enhancing surgical procedures through advanced technology. Established in 2014 and originally known as Omniboros Inc., the company specializes in developing a robotic surgery platform that integrates computer vision, artificial intelligence, and robotics. Its flagship product, the Smart Tissue Autonomous Robot (STAR), is designed to improve surgical efficiency, accuracy, and patient outcomes while reducing the risk of unintended complications. Activ Surgical's innovative, patent-protected surgical software facilitates augmented reality-based and AI-driven operations, thereby enhancing surgeons' intra-operative decision-making and fostering safer surgical practices.

Skyline Robotics Ltd is a technology company focused on automating real estate maintenance through its innovative window cleaning robot, Ozmo. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with an additional office in New York, the company combines artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced robotics to create a system that efficiently cleans the windows of high-rise buildings. Ozmo employs sensors and computer vision to navigate complex architectural features, allowing it to operate without the need for additional infrastructure. This automation significantly reduces the risk of employee accidents and helps clients lower their operational costs. Skyline Robotics aims to revolutionize maintenance work at heights, enhancing safety and efficiency in the real estate sector.

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.

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Founded in 2015, Pixm specializes in cybersecurity, offering real-time phishing detection using artificial intelligence. Its platform safeguards against zero-day attacks and brand impersonations without relying on whitelists.

Lincode is an AI-driven technology company specializing in advanced machine vision and defect detection for manufacturing. Its platform uses pre-trained models and a no-code interface to deliver real-time quality inspections and defect identification across materials such as plastics, fabric, semiconductors, and metals, supporting applications from visual inspection to reporting and analytics. The system can be deployed on premises with edge AI for low latency processing and integrates with existing machine vision setups to serve automotive, aerospace, electronics, packaging, and related industries. By enabling configurable defect tolerances per defect or camera, it supports both automated and manual inspection workflows, helping manufacturers reduce waste, improve productivity, and lower costs. Lincode was established in 2018 and is based in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India.

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.

Hayden AI develops artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies for automated enforcement in dedicated bus lanes and stops. Their platform aims to enhance public transit efficiency, improve street safety, and promote sustainable urban mobility.

Algolux is a Canadian AI software company specializing in advanced perception solutions for a variety of applications, including automotive advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous vehicles, and video security. Founded on innovative research at the intersection of deep learning, computer vision, and computational imaging, the company provides robust and scalable tools that enhance image quality and optimize camera architectures. Algolux utilizes machine learning and deep perception technology to deliver cloud-based video analytics and embedded software, enabling clients to achieve superior results under diverse conditions, such as extreme lighting and adverse weather. The company's focus on safety and efficiency positions it as a leader in the development of solutions for both existing camera systems and new designs.

Constru employs cutting-edge computer vision technology to enhance construction efficiency. Its platform offers precise project status tracking for early defect detection and optimized scheduling. Combined with Project Brain AI, Constru OS empowers owners, developers, and contractors to complete projects ahead of schedule and under budget. Global clients have reported average cost reductions of 2-4%.

Founded in 2012, Mythic specializes in designing and manufacturing AI-driven silicon chips and inference processors. Its innovative technology brings desktop GPU compute capabilities and neural networks to compact, energy-efficient devices, enabling AI deployment across various industries such as consumer electronics, wearables, and autonomous systems.

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.

Hayden AI develops artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies for automated enforcement in dedicated bus lanes and stops. Their platform aims to enhance public transit efficiency, improve street safety, and promote sustainable urban mobility.

NeuReality is a semiconductor start-up that specializes in designing AI-as-a-service infrastructure to meet the needs of the rapidly expanding AI landscape across cloud, edge, and fog systems. The company develops purpose-built AI-centric architecture, focusing on server-on-chip solutions that reconfigure inference technologies, including computer vision, natural language processing, and recommendation engines. This innovative approach simplifies the implementation of advanced AI functionalities for organizations with limited technical expertise, allowing clients to reduce costs and energy consumption by moving away from traditional CPU-centric models. NeuReality aims to facilitate the adoption of AI technologies across various sectors, making them more accessible and efficient.

NavTrac is an innovative company specializing in an artificial intelligence-powered yard management system that utilizes computer vision to enhance yard operations. The platform automates various processes, enabling businesses to optimize their operations through data-driven insights. Key features include an Automated Gate System that improves data quality, detects damage, and streamlines inventory management, all while reducing the need for security personnel. By focusing on safety, environmental sustainability, and productivity, NavTrac serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, and aims to transform traditional yard management practices into more efficient, automated solutions.

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.

TuMeke Ergonomics is a company based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2019, that specializes in providing an ergonomic assessment platform aimed at reducing workplace musculoskeletal injuries. The platform features both a mobile and web application that facilitate collaboration among teams across different locations. It offers automatic recommendations on postures that require attention and includes a dashboard for tracking safety performance over time. Utilizing advanced computer vision joint tracking technology, TuMeke's platform identifies hazardous tasks and assesses various safety risk factors, allowing businesses to predict the likelihood of injuries. This approach enables organizations to effectively measure and monitor employee safety without disrupting productivity.

Illumix specializes in developing augmented reality (AR) technologies and creating AR gaming experiences. Their integrated studio combines advanced computer vision research, gaming practices, and performance to enable dynamic AR games that interact with the environment in real-time.

RIOS, founded in 2018, is a technology company helping global customers automate their factories, warehouses, and supply chain operations by deploying a new class of dexterous AI-powered robots. RIOS robots handle hard-to-automate tasks, typically requiring human-level dexterity, in unstructured environments. RIOS is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA and has a pilot facility in San Carlos, CA. More information is available at www.rios.ai.

Aquabyte, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing innovative monitoring systems for the aquaculture industry. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Bergen, Norway, Aquabyte leverages computer vision and machine learning to enhance fish farming practices. Its smart camera system enables functionalities such as real-time sea lice counting, biomass estimation, appetite detection, and feed optimization. By providing a web dashboard for continuous monitoring, Aquabyte aims to improve the efficiency, sustainability, and profitability of fish farms. The company's solutions are designed to reduce operational costs and minimize fish mortality while also addressing the environmental impact of aquaculture. With a diverse team of experts in machine learning, entrepreneurship, and aquaculture biology, Aquabyte is committed to delivering practical and effective solutions for the industry.

AI.Reverie, Inc. is a San Jose, California-based company that specializes in developing a simulation platform for generating synthetic data and simulations. Founded in 2016, AI.Reverie provides a suite of synthetic data and vision application programming interfaces (APIs) to assist businesses in training and retraining their machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence applications. The platform is designed to cater to various industries, enabling clients to create customized virtual environments that facilitate the training of AI systems. By focusing on applications relevant to smart cities, sustainable farms, and smart homes, AI.Reverie aims to enhance the effectiveness of AI technologies, ultimately contributing to improved safety, sustainability, and efficiency in everyday life.

AI.Reverie, Inc. is a San Jose, California-based company that specializes in developing a simulation platform for generating synthetic data and simulations. Founded in 2016, AI.Reverie provides a suite of synthetic data and vision application programming interfaces (APIs) to assist businesses in training and retraining their machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence applications. The platform is designed to cater to various industries, enabling clients to create customized virtual environments that facilitate the training of AI systems. By focusing on applications relevant to smart cities, sustainable farms, and smart homes, AI.Reverie aims to enhance the effectiveness of AI technologies, ultimately contributing to improved safety, sustainability, and efficiency in everyday life.

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.

FØCAL, LLC is a company that specializes in web-based image analytics and automation solutions for developing computer vision systems. Founded in 2015 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, FØCAL's offerings include advanced computer vision algorithms designed to enhance workflows across various sectors, including medical diagnostics, life sciences, security, and manufacturing quality control. The company emerged from DARPA-funded research and has collaborated with leading organizations, leveraging expertise from institutions like MIT and Boston University. FØCAL's solutions serve as a foundational framework for computer vision applications in the cloud, catering to a diverse clientele ranging from startups to large enterprises.

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.

Newmetrix is a technology company that specializes in a cloud-based video management platform aimed at reducing risks on construction sites through the integration of human and artificial intelligence. The platform employs machine learning to analyze images and videos from construction projects, categorizing them with construction-specific tags. This functionality addresses key challenges related to the management, collaboration, search, and analysis of industrial visual content, thereby enhancing safety and operational efficiency for clients in the construction industry.

Cognitive Operational Systems, LLC is an information technology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializing in inventory management solutions for the retail sector. Established in 2012, the company utilizes advanced robotics powered by computer vision and artificial intelligence to navigate retail environments. Its technology not only manages inventory and ensures compliance with planograms and promotions but also provides indoor localization and turn-by-turn navigation. Additionally, Cognitive Operational Systems maps retail layouts and architecture, integrating university research to develop practical industry applications in machine perception and software as a service.

BinaryVR, Inc. is a technology company based in Burlingame, California, that specializes in developing facial expression tracking technology for virtual reality and mobile applications. Established in 2015, the company focuses on enabling users to create personalized 3D representations of their faces using 2D facial photos, which allows for real-time tracking and retargeting of facial animations on various computer-generated characters or avatars. By operating at the intersection of research and development and product innovation, BinaryVR is committed to advancing the field of computer vision and enhancing interactions between artificial intelligence and everyday life. In 2020, BinaryVR became a subsidiary of Epic Games, further positioning it within the rapidly evolving technology landscape.

Hyprsense is a technology company specializing in real-time facial motion capture solutions aimed at enhancing the animation of 3D avatars and digital humans. Its offerings include comprehensive face detection, facial landmark tracking, and expression value tracking, which are applicable across various advanced fields such as artificial intelligence interaction, smart speakers, robotics, and automobile infotainment systems. By providing clients with the tools to create immersive experiences, Hyprsense enables the integration of real-time 3D characters, augmented reality filters, and virtual reality avatars, capturing nuanced expressions with precision. This technology supports innovative applications that enrich user interaction and engagement in digital environments.

BinaryVR, Inc. is a technology company based in Burlingame, California, that specializes in developing facial expression tracking technology for virtual reality and mobile applications. Established in 2015, the company focuses on enabling users to create personalized 3D representations of their faces using 2D facial photos, which allows for real-time tracking and retargeting of facial animations on various computer-generated characters or avatars. By operating at the intersection of research and development and product innovation, BinaryVR is committed to advancing the field of computer vision and enhancing interactions between artificial intelligence and everyday life. In 2020, BinaryVR became a subsidiary of Epic Games, further positioning it within the rapidly evolving technology landscape.