Xona Space Systems, Inc. is a developer of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) satellite solutions, focusing on delivering accurate and secure real-time services. The company offers the Xona Pulsar, which provides a high-power signal from a constellation of low-cost Low Earth Orbiting satellites. This approach aims to enhance availability and location precision for its customers. Established in 2019 and based in San Mateo, California, Xona Space Systems is committed to advancing satellite technology to meet the growing demand for reliable PNT services.
Inception Robotics offers robot as a service and software as a service. They provide services such as contactless deliveries, safe navigation in dense crowds, robust indoor localization, compliant navigation, robust AI-based navigation, multi-modal sensor configuration support, environment data analysis, cloud-based deployment, and monitoring.
Hardshell Labs focuses on developing innovative, internet-controlled devices aimed at environmental conservation and wildlife protection. The company creates a network of remotely operable, artificial intelligence-enhanced rovers designed to deter bird pests from agricultural crops and various facilities, thereby minimizing avian damage. These devices are particularly valuable in protecting crops from ravens and crows, as well as in mitigating infestations at landfills and composting sites. Hardshell Labs also conducts predation research on endangered juvenile desert tortoises, assessing threats posed by avian predators, and engages in laser research for agricultural applications. Through these initiatives, the company provides humane and commercially viable solutions to wildlife management challenges, supporting both environmental conservation and agricultural productivity.
4D Avionic Systems specializes in providing advanced aviation and aerospace solutions focused on enhancing airspace management. The company offers strategic and tactical deconfliction services, along with four-dimensional prescriptive control and flight path management capabilities. These services enable high-density operations, ensuring that aviation industry stakeholders can achieve safer, more efficient, and more profitable outcomes. By integrating innovative technology into airspace management, 4D Avionic Systems aims to improve overall safety and operational effectiveness for airplane operators.
SubUAS specializes in the development of unmanned aerial and underwater vehicles that are capable of operating in challenging weather and underwater conditions. These vehicles are designed to carry a variety of sensors tailored to specific missions, allowing clients to perform tasks such as inspection, reconnaissance, and payload delivery efficiently and cost-effectively. By leveraging advanced technology, SubUAS aims to enhance operational capabilities for its clients across various sectors, providing solutions that address the complexities of both air and water applications.
Rotoye is a technology developer and researcher specializing in multirotor and avionics systems, established in 2017 and located in Marietta, Georgia. The company focuses on advancing aviation and aerospace component manufacturing by providing a range of electronics and battery accessories. These offerings enable clients to design and construct innovative mobile robotics and electronic drones, contributing to the evolution of the aerospace industry.
AMBOTS Inc. is commercializing the patent-pending swarm 3D printing and assembly technologies. This technology aims to automate manufacturing with a swarm of smart and autonomous mobile robots, from everyday products to houses and infrastructures. Just like how a swarm of bees or wasps would work together to build their nests, the swarm of smart mobile robots can work together to print and assemble products based on digital models on demand. AMBOTS stands for Autonomous Mobile ROBOTS and Advanced Manufacturing ROBOTS.
BirdHabitatBot develops a robotic system to remove invasive plant species from the environment. Unpiloted aerial systems images from the company's drones are used to map, monitor, and remove non-native invasive plants in the deciduous forest that are significantly contributing to the degradation of forest habitat, allowing natural resource professionals to manage understory invasive shrub species and improve habitat for native plants and wildlife.
Autonomous underwater swarm robotic systems for ocean exploration, founded by Sushil Tyagi
Dextrous Robotics is a robotics company that develops AI-enabled warehouse robots. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.
IQinetics Technologies Inc. specializes in advanced motor control technology for the robotics sector, with a focus on enhancing performance and versatility. The company, established in 2016 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, originated from the University of Pennsylvania’s robotics lab. It offers an integrated motor and electronic speed controller (ESC) featuring an embedded position sensor, alongside its innovative IQ Pulsing Technology, which allows for precise motor torque adjustments. This technology enables the creation of drones that can maneuver with the agility of quadrotors, as well as applications in robotics, industrial machinery, and mobility sectors. IQinetics also provides comprehensive services, including motor and controller design, firmware development, and production monitoring, while leveraging both public and proprietary algorithms to optimize power, efficiency, and control in its motion systems.
GreenSight Agronomics, Inc. is a company that develops advanced drone technology and a cloud-based platform aimed at improving agricultural and turf management. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, GreenSight manufactures automated drones equipped with sophisticated sensors and data analytics capabilities. Its offerings include services for turf monitoring, crop management, irrigation, and pest detection. The company provides actionable insights through its drone technology, which allows land managers in sectors such as agriculture, energy, and construction to gather daily aerial intelligence efficiently. Notably, GreenSight's solutions have been designed to significantly reduce water and chemical usage, thereby saving costs and enhancing sustainability for golf courses and farms. By detecting plant stress and diseases early, the platform enables timely intervention by agrochemical companies, ultimately improving crop health and operational efficiency.
SeaDrone specializes in the development of robotic hardware for underwater inspection, focusing on reducing the costs associated with subsea infrastructure assessments. The company offers a comprehensive service that combines low-cost robotic systems and mobile software to facilitate efficient underwater visual inspections. Its platform features an aerial drone system designed specifically for precision sub-sea observation and filming, allowing professionals to conduct their underwater inspections with enhanced speed and ease. SeaDrone aims to streamline the inspection process, making it more accessible and effective for various applications in marine environments.
TRIC Robotics develops an autonomous, non-chemical pesticide alternative for strawberry farms. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Newark, DE.
Drone Amplified, Inc. specializes in fire ignition management through innovative drone technology. The company has developed IGNIS, a system that integrates with drones to carry chemical spheres capable of initiating a controlled fire upon deployment. This technology aims to improve the safety and efficiency of fire management practices, offering a more affordable alternative to traditional helicopter methods. By serving landowners, public wildlands, and federal and state agencies, Drone Amplified enhances control over prescribed burns while significantly reducing risks to personnel involved in fire management. Incorporated in 2017 and based in Lincoln, Nebraska, the company is committed to advancing fire management solutions through its cutting-edge drone systems.
Box Robotics is a mobile robotics startup bringing high-definition maps, three-dimensional LiDAR, and deep learning to the warehouse and manufacturing automation space.
EarthSense, Inc. specializes in developing agricultural robotics and artificial intelligence solutions to enhance farming practices. Based in Champaign, Illinois, the company has created TerraSentia, an ultracompact, autonomous robot equipped with various sensors and onboard computing capabilities for plant phenotyping. This innovative technology addresses critical issues in agriculture, such as labor shortages, environmental impacts, and the need for sustainable practices. EarthSense's platform focuses on three main applications: improving crop productivity and sustainability, providing actionable intelligence for growers, and tackling challenges like herbicide-resistant weeds. The modular design of their technology encourages collaboration and innovation within the agricultural sector, ultimately aiming to create a climate-smart agricultural system that enhances plant and soil health while reducing reliance on chemicals and costly inputs.
Xona Space Systems, Inc. is a developer of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) satellite solutions, focusing on delivering accurate and secure real-time services. The company offers the Xona Pulsar, which provides a high-power signal from a constellation of low-cost Low Earth Orbiting satellites. This approach aims to enhance availability and location precision for its customers. Established in 2019 and based in San Mateo, California, Xona Space Systems is committed to advancing satellite technology to meet the growing demand for reliable PNT services.
WildSpark Technologies, founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas, specializes in the development of micro and nanoscale plasma devices. The company has created innovative propulsion technology that enables unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to operate without propeller blades, enhancing precision and maneuverability. This technology allows drones and small air vehicles to take off and navigate in confined spaces, significantly reducing the risks associated with traditional propeller contact injuries. WildSpark Technologies aims to contribute to advancements in air taxi services and the broader UAV sector through its cutting-edge solutions.
Developer of pest monitoring platform designed to leverage modern computational power to mitigate the harmful effects of insects and to enhance the beneficial impact of insects. The company's platform specializes in pest detection, real-time classification, intelligent analytics, and labor-saving, thereby helping users with optical sensor technology to automate the process of real-time insect classification and counting to manage pesticides judiciously, save money, and reduce crop loss.
Vimaan Robotics, Inc. specializes in developing fully autonomous solutions for drone management, data acquisition, and analytics. Founded in 2016 and based in Burlingame, California, the company focuses on creating next-generation drone technology tailored for industrial indoor environments. Vimaan Robotics aims to enhance operational efficiency through safe, quiet, and intelligent automation in drone operations. As an industry pioneer, it is dedicated to advancing the capabilities of drones to meet the specific needs of various sectors.
EarthSense, Inc. specializes in developing agricultural robotics and artificial intelligence solutions to enhance farming practices. Based in Champaign, Illinois, the company has created TerraSentia, an ultracompact, autonomous robot equipped with various sensors and onboard computing capabilities for plant phenotyping. This innovative technology addresses critical issues in agriculture, such as labor shortages, environmental impacts, and the need for sustainable practices. EarthSense's platform focuses on three main applications: improving crop productivity and sustainability, providing actionable intelligence for growers, and tackling challenges like herbicide-resistant weeds. The modular design of their technology encourages collaboration and innovation within the agricultural sector, ultimately aiming to create a climate-smart agricultural system that enhances plant and soil health while reducing reliance on chemicals and costly inputs.
Parallel Flight Technologies is a California-based company founded in 2018 that focuses on developing advanced drone technology aimed at enhancing safety and environmental protection. The company specializes in designing heavy-lift Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) utilizing proprietary parallel hybrid technology. This innovative approach includes a system that allows drones to maintain flight even in the event of engine failures, thereby improving operational safety. Parallel Flight Technologies is committed to leveraging its technology to save lives, protect property, and benefit the environment.
Autonomous underwater swarm robotic systems for ocean exploration, founded by Sushil Tyagi
Akrobotix is a research and product development startup that specializes in autonomous systems and robotics technology across various domains, including space, air, land, and sea. The company has developed an autopilot system tailored for fully autonomous unmanned aerial, ground, and marine vehicles. By integrating multi-modal situational awareness information, Akrobotix creates reliable and reproducible mission plans specific to various applications. This technology aims to enhance operational safety and efficiency, providing businesses with mission planning software that is focused on industry-specific needs.
Developer of pest monitoring platform designed to leverage modern computational power to mitigate the harmful effects of insects and to enhance the beneficial impact of insects. The company's platform specializes in pest detection, real-time classification, intelligent analytics, and labor-saving, thereby helping users with optical sensor technology to automate the process of real-time insect classification and counting to manage pesticides judiciously, save money, and reduce crop loss.
SkyMul is an Atlanta-based company that specializes in developing industrial manipulation drones specifically for rebar tying in the construction industry. The company's innovative technology utilizes drones equipped with advanced computer vision capabilities, allowing them to quickly identify rebar intersections without the need for CAD files, site plans, or manual programming. This autonomous and scalable solution enhances the efficiency of construction projects, enabling general contractors to work in parallel and significantly increase their throughput. By integrating these drones into the construction process, SkyMul aims to streamline operations and improve overall productivity in building structures.
Designer and manufacturer of unmanned aerial systems designed to fly anywhere. The company's products are artificially intelligent drones that can fly to confined areas where there is limited or no global positioning system access, enabling clients to get information in real-time and improving decision-making in the critical moments of a disaster or for any type of inspection/assessment.
Akabotics is an autonomous robotic platform that conducts continuous maintenance dredging on shallow waterways. Its system reduces mobilization, labor, and energy costs. The company is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Squishy Robotics Inc. develops mobile sensing robots for disaster rescue, remote monitoring, and space exploration. Its product is equipped with visual, audio, chemical, biological, radiological, and GPS sensors which further can traverse rough environments and be deployed by ground or aerial vehicle to inform first responders, and assist in the rescue of victims until human responders can arrive. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Berkeley, California.
IntelinAir, Inc. is an aerial imagery analytics company that specializes in providing actionable intelligence for the agriculture sector. Established in 2015, the company aims to enhance operational efficiency, crop yields, and profitability for farmers through data-driven decision-making. IntelinAir leverages a combination of traditional computer vision, deep learning methodologies, and agronomic science to analyze aerial data. Their flagship solution, AG-MRI™, serves as a field health monitoring and early-warning system, allowing farmers to manage their operations with greater confidence and proactivity. Additionally, IntelinAir offers SafeSmart technology, which includes UAV platforms designed for precision flight and data analysis, supporting both academic research and practical applications in agriculture. The company operates from dual headquarters in San Jose, California, and Champaign, Illinois.
Wilder Systems is a robotics and automation company that specializes in the aerospace industry. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
AMBOTS Inc. is commercializing the patent-pending swarm 3D printing and assembly technologies. This technology aims to automate manufacturing with a swarm of smart and autonomous mobile robots, from everyday products to houses and infrastructures. Just like how a swarm of bees or wasps would work together to build their nests, the swarm of smart mobile robots can work together to print and assemble products based on digital models on demand. AMBOTS stands for Autonomous Mobile ROBOTS and Advanced Manufacturing ROBOTS.
Rotoye is a technology developer and researcher specializing in multirotor and avionics systems, established in 2017 and located in Marietta, Georgia. The company focuses on advancing aviation and aerospace component manufacturing by providing a range of electronics and battery accessories. These offerings enable clients to design and construct innovative mobile robotics and electronic drones, contributing to the evolution of the aerospace industry.
Drone Amplified, Inc. specializes in fire ignition management through innovative drone technology. The company has developed IGNIS, a system that integrates with drones to carry chemical spheres capable of initiating a controlled fire upon deployment. This technology aims to improve the safety and efficiency of fire management practices, offering a more affordable alternative to traditional helicopter methods. By serving landowners, public wildlands, and federal and state agencies, Drone Amplified enhances control over prescribed burns while significantly reducing risks to personnel involved in fire management. Incorporated in 2017 and based in Lincoln, Nebraska, the company is committed to advancing fire management solutions through its cutting-edge drone systems.
Manufacturer of drone technology intended to enable safe, robust autonomous navigation in complex environments. The company makes technical payloads that open a gateway to new capabilities for drone flight along electric utility rights-of-way through the detection of power line electromagnetic fields (EMF) as a navigational source allowing drones to automate power line inspections, enabling various industries to create a safer method for beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) flight, boost efficiency, and cut the cost of power line inspections in half.
BirdBrain Technologies LLC is focused on enhancing creativity and computational thinking through innovative educational products that engage students and teachers in programming and robotics. The company is known for its Finch Robot, which provides a physical representation of coding for learners, and the Hummingbird Robotics Kit, which allows students to build and program robots using electronic components and craft materials. These products have been utilized by numerous students to explore various applications of computer programming, from creative projects to interactive games. Originating from research initiatives at Carnegie Mellon University’s CREATE Lab, BirdBrain Technologies aims to support educators in advancing computer science and engineering in both classroom and informal settings. Their mission emphasizes collaboration with teaching professionals to improve educational tools and resources, ultimately making STEM learning accessible and enjoyable for students worldwide.
EarthSense, Inc. specializes in developing agricultural robotics and artificial intelligence solutions to enhance farming practices. Based in Champaign, Illinois, the company has created TerraSentia, an ultracompact, autonomous robot equipped with various sensors and onboard computing capabilities for plant phenotyping. This innovative technology addresses critical issues in agriculture, such as labor shortages, environmental impacts, and the need for sustainable practices. EarthSense's platform focuses on three main applications: improving crop productivity and sustainability, providing actionable intelligence for growers, and tackling challenges like herbicide-resistant weeds. The modular design of their technology encourages collaboration and innovation within the agricultural sector, ultimately aiming to create a climate-smart agricultural system that enhances plant and soil health while reducing reliance on chemicals and costly inputs.
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Aware Vehicles develops self-driving drones that capture and analyze spectral aerial images. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.
Vimaan Robotics, Inc. specializes in developing fully autonomous solutions for drone management, data acquisition, and analytics. Founded in 2016 and based in Burlingame, California, the company focuses on creating next-generation drone technology tailored for industrial indoor environments. Vimaan Robotics aims to enhance operational efficiency through safe, quiet, and intelligent automation in drone operations. As an industry pioneer, it is dedicated to advancing the capabilities of drones to meet the specific needs of various sectors.
Swarm Technologies, Inc. is a satellite company based in Los Altos, California, focused on providing low-cost global connectivity through its innovative satellite network. Founded in 2015, the company aims to make Internet services accessible worldwide, particularly for businesses in sectors such as agriculture, energy, transportation, global development, shipping, maritime, and automotive. By launching satellites into low Earth orbit, Swarm enables connectivity in remote regions, ensuring that IoT data is available on a global scale. The company's technology incorporates advanced modeling and optimization techniques to deliver a cost-effective communication solution, making data accessible to a wide range of users and devices across the globe.
Planck Aero has developed an entirely new capability for drone flight — the ability to launch and land on a moving vehicle. Planck integrates artificial intelligence into government and commercial drone applications, helping these organizations unlock new capabilities. Planck's core technology is vision-based navigation and control that vastly expands the operational applications of drones across security, defense, maritime, and logistics industries.
Squishy Robotics Inc. develops mobile sensing robots for disaster rescue, remote monitoring, and space exploration. Its product is equipped with visual, audio, chemical, biological, radiological, and GPS sensors which further can traverse rough environments and be deployed by ground or aerial vehicle to inform first responders, and assist in the rescue of victims until human responders can arrive. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Berkeley, California.
Operator of a robotics company intended to deliver and scale a variety of general-purpose robots. The company's general-purpose humanoid robots are capable of handling tasks typically performed by humans and have versatile functionality like case picking, down stacking, trailer unloading, palletizing, sortation, and handling heavy lifting, enabling industries to address labor shortages, improve job satisfaction by taking over undesirable tasks, and enhance efficiency.
AutoModality Inc. specializes in developing flight control software for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that allows these systems to operate autonomously in GPS-denied environments. Founded in 2014 and based in Syracuse, New York, the company focuses on providing technology for automated close-up inspections, particularly in the agriculture and infrastructure sectors. AutoModality's software enables drones to navigate challenging locations, such as bridges, culverts, and cell towers, while delivering live streaming data to users, facilitating detailed inspections comparable to those conducted by human operators. The company also manufactures drone platforms that utilize off-the-shelf components, enhancing their inspection capabilities.
Advanced Ceramics Research, Inc., a Tucson, Arizona-based producer of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and advanced ceramic materials.
Akabotics is an autonomous robotic platform that conducts continuous maintenance dredging on shallow waterways. Its system reduces mobilization, labor, and energy costs. The company is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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.
Planck Aero has developed an entirely new capability for drone flight — the ability to launch and land on a moving vehicle. Planck integrates artificial intelligence into government and commercial drone applications, helping these organizations unlock new capabilities. Planck's core technology is vision-based navigation and control that vastly expands the operational applications of drones across security, defense, maritime, and logistics industries.
Qelzal Corporation, based in La Jolla, California, specializes in developing advanced artificial intelligence-driven systems for object and activity recognition. The company focuses on creating obstacle avoidance technologies for commercial drones, enabling them to operate autonomously and safely during near-earth flights. Its flagship products, including the Perception Appliance and Fast Perception Appliance, employ brain-inspired artificial intelligence and advanced machine learning techniques to provide rapid response and collision avoidance capabilities. These systems are designed to enhance visual perception for autonomous vehicles, industrial robots, and mobile robots, targeting applications in surveillance, building automation, and security. Since its incorporation in 2014, Qelzal has been at the forefront of innovation in AI-driven sensing technologies, ensuring that drones can navigate complex environments more effectively while reducing reliance on extensive computing power and energy consumption.
BirdBrain Technologies LLC is focused on enhancing creativity and computational thinking through innovative educational products that engage students and teachers in programming and robotics. The company is known for its Finch Robot, which provides a physical representation of coding for learners, and the Hummingbird Robotics Kit, which allows students to build and program robots using electronic components and craft materials. These products have been utilized by numerous students to explore various applications of computer programming, from creative projects to interactive games. Originating from research initiatives at Carnegie Mellon University’s CREATE Lab, BirdBrain Technologies aims to support educators in advancing computer science and engineering in both classroom and informal settings. Their mission emphasizes collaboration with teaching professionals to improve educational tools and resources, ultimately making STEM learning accessible and enjoyable for students worldwide.
Swarm Technologies, Inc. is a satellite company based in Los Altos, California, focused on providing low-cost global connectivity through its innovative satellite network. Founded in 2015, the company aims to make Internet services accessible worldwide, particularly for businesses in sectors such as agriculture, energy, transportation, global development, shipping, maritime, and automotive. By launching satellites into low Earth orbit, Swarm enables connectivity in remote regions, ensuring that IoT data is available on a global scale. The company's technology incorporates advanced modeling and optimization techniques to deliver a cost-effective communication solution, making data accessible to a wide range of users and devices across the globe.
Digital Dream Labs provides hands-on educational technology for children ages 4 to 9. Its products satisfy the need for engaging, language- and system-agnostic designs that allow pre-readers to interface with both on-screen environments and other devices such as educational robots, smart speakers and other smart devices, and drones. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
R-DEX Systems, established in 2014 and based in Marietta, Georgia, specializes in creating information products derived from airborne and satellite imagery for various defense and commercial uses. The company focuses on developing advanced AI, robotics, automation, and sensor solutions tailored for mission-critical systems. Its offerings include robust 2D and 3D machine vision inspection and robotics solutions applicable in industrial automation and automated inspection sectors. R-DEX Systems aims to support the defense sector by advancing the development and deployment of reliable and adaptable AI technologies.
Developer of quantum camera technology designed to provide noise-free high-resolution images. The company's technology offers lightweight lenses that are effective for military vehicles, aircraft, and drones and high-resolution images to create new strategic advantages for military lenses, enabling clients to provide high-resolution long-range images free of the distortion caused by heat haze turbulence.
IntelinAir, Inc. is an aerial imagery analytics company that specializes in providing actionable intelligence for the agriculture sector. Established in 2015, the company aims to enhance operational efficiency, crop yields, and profitability for farmers through data-driven decision-making. IntelinAir leverages a combination of traditional computer vision, deep learning methodologies, and agronomic science to analyze aerial data. Their flagship solution, AG-MRI™, serves as a field health monitoring and early-warning system, allowing farmers to manage their operations with greater confidence and proactivity. Additionally, IntelinAir offers SafeSmart technology, which includes UAV platforms designed for precision flight and data analysis, supporting both academic research and practical applications in agriculture. The company operates from dual headquarters in San Jose, California, and Champaign, Illinois.
SkySpecs, Inc. specializes in developing unmanned aerial vehicles designed to automate operations and maintenance for the wind energy sector. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with an additional office in Amsterdam, the company offers a range of services including analytics, wind turbine blade maintenance, and engineering projects. Its solutions feature Horizon, a software tool that facilitates collaboration and data management for blade operations and maintenance, enabling streamlined communication and efficient repair project execution. Founded in 2012, SkySpecs employs custom autonomous drones to perform inspections, diagnostics, and maintenance of utility-scale wind turbines, providing high-quality data and enhancing safety during inspections. The company aims to improve productivity and efficiency in the renewable energy industry through its innovative technologies and services.
Advanced Ceramics Research, Inc., a Tucson, Arizona-based producer of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and advanced ceramic materials.
Modular Robotics Incorporated, founded in 2008 and based in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing robot construction kits aimed at children, hobbyists, and educational institutions. The company's flagship products include Cubelets, modular magnetic blocks that allow users to create various self-powered robots by simply connecting the blocks. These 40mm plastic cubes feature sensors, logic, and actuator components, enabling users to build robots that exhibit complex behaviors. Additionally, Modular Robotics offers MOSS, a construction system that utilizes steel spheres for connections, allowing users to create robots that can move and change form. The kits are intended to enhance logical reasoning and analytical skills in users by encouraging creative manipulation and experimentation with robotics.
Modular Robotics Incorporated, founded in 2008 and based in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing robot construction kits aimed at children, hobbyists, and educational institutions. The company's flagship products include Cubelets, modular magnetic blocks that allow users to create various self-powered robots by simply connecting the blocks. These 40mm plastic cubes feature sensors, logic, and actuator components, enabling users to build robots that exhibit complex behaviors. Additionally, Modular Robotics offers MOSS, a construction system that utilizes steel spheres for connections, allowing users to create robots that can move and change form. The kits are intended to enhance logical reasoning and analytical skills in users by encouraging creative manipulation and experimentation with robotics.
Near Earth Autonomy, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in developing autonomous systems that enhance the safety of both ground and aerial vehicles. The company focuses on creating technologies that facilitate safe and accessible autonomous flight, enabling unmanned aircraft of various sizes, from small drones to full-size helicopters, to operate effectively across a range of applications. Their innovations include advanced sensor suites, collision detection, relative navigation, landing zone assessment, motion planning, and visual pilot aids. By integrating these technologies, Near Earth Autonomy aims to make autonomous navigation systems reliable and practical for diverse operational needs.
Spensa Technologies Inc. is an agricultural software solutions provider based in West Lafayette, Indiana, founded in 2009 by Johnny Park. The company develops innovative tools designed to enhance crop production efficiency and reduce reliance on manual labor. Among its offerings are OpenScout, a scouting application for recording field observations, and MyTraps, a mobile tool for collecting and visualizing pest data. Additionally, Spensa provides Z-Trap, a smart insect trap system that helps farmers analyze and predict insect populations. With a focus on eco-friendly farming practices, Spensa leverages advanced technologies in wireless sensor networks, robotics, and computer vision to support the agricultural industry. As of 2018, Spensa operates as a subsidiary of Telvent DTN, LLC.
Blue River Technology Inc. specializes in developing advanced computer vision and robotics for agricultural applications. Founded in 2011 by Stanford University alumni, the company is known for its innovative See & Spray machines, which utilize precise observation to selectively target and treat individual plants in a field. This technology allows for the targeted application of herbicides, significantly reducing chemical usage and enabling farmers to choose herbicides that suit their needs while enhancing economic efficiency. By offering an automated solution that is suitable for both organic farming and fields with chemical-resistant weeds, Blue River is transforming crop protection practices. The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Salinas and Yuma, and became a subsidiary of Deere & Company in 2017.
Honeybee Robotics, Ltd develops robotic systems for aerospace, planetary exploration, medical devices, energy, mining, and infrastructure. The company was founded in 1983 and is based in Brooklyn, New York. As of June 29, 2017, Honeybee Robotics, Ltd operates as a subsidiary of Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.
Advanced Ceramics Research, Inc., a Tucson, Arizona-based producer of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and advanced ceramic materials.
Modular Robotics Incorporated, founded in 2008 and based in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing robot construction kits aimed at children, hobbyists, and educational institutions. The company's flagship products include Cubelets, modular magnetic blocks that allow users to create various self-powered robots by simply connecting the blocks. These 40mm plastic cubes feature sensors, logic, and actuator components, enabling users to build robots that exhibit complex behaviors. Additionally, Modular Robotics offers MOSS, a construction system that utilizes steel spheres for connections, allowing users to create robots that can move and change form. The kits are intended to enhance logical reasoning and analytical skills in users by encouraging creative manipulation and experimentation with robotics.
Modular Robotics Incorporated, founded in 2008 and based in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing robot construction kits aimed at children, hobbyists, and educational institutions. The company's flagship products include Cubelets, modular magnetic blocks that allow users to create various self-powered robots by simply connecting the blocks. These 40mm plastic cubes feature sensors, logic, and actuator components, enabling users to build robots that exhibit complex behaviors. Additionally, Modular Robotics offers MOSS, a construction system that utilizes steel spheres for connections, allowing users to create robots that can move and change form. The kits are intended to enhance logical reasoning and analytical skills in users by encouraging creative manipulation and experimentation with robotics.