Eclipse Ventures

Eclipse Ventures, established in 2015 and based in Palo Alto, California, is a seed-stage venture firm focused on modernizing large-scale, physical industries. They invest in sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, transportation, and healthcare, partnering with experienced founders to build transformative companies. The firm, managed by former industry operators, provides operational guidance and fundraising strategies to their portfolio companies.

Adam Bryant

Partner

Kaitlyn Glancy

Partner

Kaitlyn Glancy

Partner

Jay Knafel

Partner

Aidan Madigan-Curtis

Partner

Justin Selig

Senior Investment Associate

Lior Susan

Founder and Managing Partner

Kushagra Vaid

Partner

Past deals in Robotics

Simbe Robotics

Series C in 2024
Simbe Robotics, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in autonomous robotic solutions for the retail industry. Founded in 2014, the company has developed a robotic system named Tally, which autonomously navigates store aisles to conduct shelf audits. Tally captures real-time inventory data, identifying out-of-stock items, low stock levels, misplaced products, and pricing discrepancies. By automating these repetitive and labor-intensive tasks, Simbe Robotics enhances operational efficiency for retail staff, allowing them to focus on customer service and other critical aspects of store management. The robotic system operates safely during regular store hours, effectively integrating into the shopping environment without disrupting customers or employees.

Mytra

Series B in 2024
Mytra is a robotics company developing software-defined warehouse robotics solutions to automate industrial tasks in logistics. The company produces a novel solution for storing and moving materials in a three-dimensional grid. The matrix lattice for the storage grid can be built quickly and easily from simple, modular pieces of hardware, which takes a lot of the technical debt off the customer and can be shaped to fit whatever space customers have.

Bright Machines

Series C in 2024
Bright Machines, Inc. is a manufacturing company founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Tel Aviv, China, and Mexico. The company specializes in creating robotic arms and cells for micro factories, focusing on the assembly and inspection of electronic products. It aims to reduce manual labor in manufacturing by integrating advanced robotics with a software-defined manufacturing platform. This platform leverages artificial intelligence, machine learning, and production data to enhance automation processes, resulting in robots that are adaptable and equipped with sensor technology and computer vision. Bright Machines enables its clients to innovate rapidly and achieve better production yields at lower costs, meeting the evolving demands of the manufacturing sector.

Simbe Robotics

Series B in 2023
Simbe Robotics, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in autonomous robotic solutions for the retail industry. Founded in 2014, the company has developed a robotic system named Tally, which autonomously navigates store aisles to conduct shelf audits. Tally captures real-time inventory data, identifying out-of-stock items, low stock levels, misplaced products, and pricing discrepancies. By automating these repetitive and labor-intensive tasks, Simbe Robotics enhances operational efficiency for retail staff, allowing them to focus on customer service and other critical aspects of store management. The robotic system operates safely during regular store hours, effectively integrating into the shopping environment without disrupting customers or employees.

Fulfil Solutions

Series B in 2023
Fulfil Solutions specializes in developing custom robotic automation technology aimed at enhancing the online grocery supply chain. The company focuses on creating fully automated fulfillment systems that address various challenges through a combination of mechanical design, software, robotics, computer vision, and deep learning. By enabling efficient picking and packing across all product categories and temperature zones, Fulfil Solutions helps businesses achieve customer-centric and sustainable operations while minimizing labor requirements and space utilization. The company's mission is to reduce waste, environmental impact, and emissions, ultimately making online grocery services more profitable and scalable.

Mytra

Series A in 2023
Mytra is a robotics company developing software-defined warehouse robotics solutions to automate industrial tasks in logistics. The company produces a novel solution for storing and moving materials in a three-dimensional grid. The matrix lattice for the storage grid can be built quickly and easily from simple, modular pieces of hardware, which takes a lot of the technical debt off the customer and can be shaped to fit whatever space customers have.

Bright Machines

Debt Financing in 2022
Bright Machines, Inc. is a manufacturing company founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Tel Aviv, China, and Mexico. The company specializes in creating robotic arms and cells for micro factories, focusing on the assembly and inspection of electronic products. It aims to reduce manual labor in manufacturing by integrating advanced robotics with a software-defined manufacturing platform. This platform leverages artificial intelligence, machine learning, and production data to enhance automation processes, resulting in robots that are adaptable and equipped with sensor technology and computer vision. Bright Machines enables its clients to innovate rapidly and achieve better production yields at lower costs, meeting the evolving demands of the manufacturing sector.

Swift Navigation

Series D in 2022
Swift Navigation, Inc. is a technology company specializing in precise global positioning system (GPS) solutions, founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia. The company develops hardware and software that provide centimeter-level accuracy through real-time kinematics (RTK) technology. Its product lineup includes the Piksi Multi GNSS Module, a versatile RTK receiver, and the Duro Ruggedized Receiver, designed for various industrial applications such as agriculture and robotics. Additionally, Swift Navigation offers the Skylark cloud corrections service and the Starling GNSS positioning engine, which caters to automotive and autonomous vehicle needs. The company's innovative solutions, characterized by their affordability and high accuracy—100 times better than standard GPS—serve multiple industries, including unmanned aerial vehicles, surveying, and space applications. Swift Navigation's commitment to making advanced positioning technology accessible is recognized by notable accolades, including mentions in Inc. and Forbes 30 Under 30 lists.

Foxglove

Series A in 2022
Foxglove is a specialized platform designed to enhance the development of robotics by providing tools for visual debugging and building reliable autonomous systems. The platform features interactive visualizations that allow users to overlay bounding boxes and classification labels, facilitating detailed data analysis. It supports flexible data sources, enabling direct connections to a running Robot Operating System (ROS) environment and the inspection of pre-recorded data. This functionality allows teams to collaborate effectively by sharing layouts and examining various sensor inputs, including images, point clouds, and time-series data. Overall, Foxglove aims to accelerate robotics development through its comprehensive visualization and debugging capabilities.

ForSight Robotics

Series A in 2022
ForSight Robotics, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Yoqne`am `illit, Israel, specializes in developing advanced robotic technology for ophthalmic surgeries. The company integrates robotic microsurgical techniques, sophisticated visualization technologies, and cognitive computing methods to enhance the precision and effectiveness of surgical procedures aimed at treating conditions that lead to preventable blindness. By automating these surgeries, ForSight Robotics aims to improve surgical outcomes while also reducing costs, ultimately enabling surgeons to provide high-quality, vision-saving interventions.

CogBase

Seed Round in 2022
CogBase is a marketplace that focuses on enhancing supply chains in high-tech sectors such as robotics, drones, aerospace, energy, and medical devices. The company offers an internet platform designed to empower manufacturers, allowing them to differentiate their businesses based on capability rather than solely on cost. By facilitating two-way collaboration between buyers and suppliers, CogBase simplifies the product request process, thereby promoting efficiency and effectiveness in these advanced industries.

VulcanForms

Series C in 2022
VulcanForms Inc., founded in 2015 and located in Burlington, Massachusetts, specializes in metal additive manufacturing systems for 3D printing. The company develops a digital production system that incorporates proprietary simulation tools, in-process sensing, and machine learning algorithms to optimize and monitor the entire production process. This advanced digital manufacturing infrastructure aims to support critical industries in their innovation efforts while promoting sustainable practices. By enabling scalable industrial metal additive manufacturing, VulcanForms contributes to the growth and efficiency of various sectors.

Mytra

Seed Round in 2022
Mytra is a robotics company developing software-defined warehouse robotics solutions to automate industrial tasks in logistics. The company produces a novel solution for storing and moving materials in a three-dimensional grid. The matrix lattice for the storage grid can be built quickly and easily from simple, modular pieces of hardware, which takes a lot of the technical debt off the customer and can be shaped to fit whatever space customers have.

Bright Machines

Venture Round in 2022
Bright Machines, Inc. is a manufacturing company founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Tel Aviv, China, and Mexico. The company specializes in creating robotic arms and cells for micro factories, focusing on the assembly and inspection of electronic products. It aims to reduce manual labor in manufacturing by integrating advanced robotics with a software-defined manufacturing platform. This platform leverages artificial intelligence, machine learning, and production data to enhance automation processes, resulting in robots that are adaptable and equipped with sensor technology and computer vision. Bright Machines enables its clients to innovate rapidly and achieve better production yields at lower costs, meeting the evolving demands of the manufacturing sector.

Third Wave Automation

Series B in 2021
Third Wave Automation, Inc. specializes in developing autonomous forklift technology that leverages machine learning and computer vision to enhance material handling. Founded in 2018 and based in Union City, California, the company has created a Shared Autonomy Platform that allows forklifts to perform intricate tasks under the supervision of human operators, who can intervene as necessary. This approach improves safety and operational efficiency within warehouses and supply chains. By integrating advanced robotics and deep learning, Third Wave Automation's solutions facilitate precise automated movement of materials and adapt to varying warehouse configurations and demands, thereby enhancing overall throughput and effectiveness in logistics operations.

ForSight Robotics

Seed Round in 2021
ForSight Robotics, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Yoqne`am `illit, Israel, specializes in developing advanced robotic technology for ophthalmic surgeries. The company integrates robotic microsurgical techniques, sophisticated visualization technologies, and cognitive computing methods to enhance the precision and effectiveness of surgical procedures aimed at treating conditions that lead to preventable blindness. By automating these surgeries, ForSight Robotics aims to improve surgical outcomes while also reducing costs, ultimately enabling surgeons to provide high-quality, vision-saving interventions.

Symbio Robotics

Venture Round in 2021
Symbio Robotics, Inc. is an Emeryville, California-based company that specializes in developing industrial automation systems through robotics and artificial intelligence technologies. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on creating digital control solutions designed to eliminate production bottlenecks in various customer applications. In addition to its software development, Symbio Robotics provides consulting, training, and support services to enhance the implementation and efficiency of its automation solutions.

Swift Navigation

Series C in 2021
Swift Navigation, Inc. is a technology company specializing in precise global positioning system (GPS) solutions, founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia. The company develops hardware and software that provide centimeter-level accuracy through real-time kinematics (RTK) technology. Its product lineup includes the Piksi Multi GNSS Module, a versatile RTK receiver, and the Duro Ruggedized Receiver, designed for various industrial applications such as agriculture and robotics. Additionally, Swift Navigation offers the Skylark cloud corrections service and the Starling GNSS positioning engine, which caters to automotive and autonomous vehicle needs. The company's innovative solutions, characterized by their affordability and high accuracy—100 times better than standard GPS—serve multiple industries, including unmanned aerial vehicles, surveying, and space applications. Swift Navigation's commitment to making advanced positioning technology accessible is recognized by notable accolades, including mentions in Inc. and Forbes 30 Under 30 lists.

Third Wave Automation

Series A in 2020
Third Wave Automation, Inc. specializes in developing autonomous forklift technology that leverages machine learning and computer vision to enhance material handling. Founded in 2018 and based in Union City, California, the company has created a Shared Autonomy Platform that allows forklifts to perform intricate tasks under the supervision of human operators, who can intervene as necessary. This approach improves safety and operational efficiency within warehouses and supply chains. By integrating advanced robotics and deep learning, Third Wave Automation's solutions facilitate precise automated movement of materials and adapt to varying warehouse configurations and demands, thereby enhancing overall throughput and effectiveness in logistics operations.

VulcanForms

Series B in 2020
VulcanForms Inc., founded in 2015 and located in Burlington, Massachusetts, specializes in metal additive manufacturing systems for 3D printing. The company develops a digital production system that incorporates proprietary simulation tools, in-process sensing, and machine learning algorithms to optimize and monitor the entire production process. This advanced digital manufacturing infrastructure aims to support critical industries in their innovation efforts while promoting sustainable practices. By enabling scalable industrial metal additive manufacturing, VulcanForms contributes to the growth and efficiency of various sectors.

Swift Navigation

Series C in 2019
Swift Navigation, Inc. is a technology company specializing in precise global positioning system (GPS) solutions, founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia. The company develops hardware and software that provide centimeter-level accuracy through real-time kinematics (RTK) technology. Its product lineup includes the Piksi Multi GNSS Module, a versatile RTK receiver, and the Duro Ruggedized Receiver, designed for various industrial applications such as agriculture and robotics. Additionally, Swift Navigation offers the Skylark cloud corrections service and the Starling GNSS positioning engine, which caters to automotive and autonomous vehicle needs. The company's innovative solutions, characterized by their affordability and high accuracy—100 times better than standard GPS—serve multiple industries, including unmanned aerial vehicles, surveying, and space applications. Swift Navigation's commitment to making advanced positioning technology accessible is recognized by notable accolades, including mentions in Inc. and Forbes 30 Under 30 lists.

Kindred AI

Series C in 2019
Kindred's mission is to build machines with human-like intelligence. Since its founding in 2014, Kindred has been exploring and engineering systems that enable robots to interact with the physical world, fulfilling the goal of bringing humans and intelligent machines together to solve real-world problems. Kindred has built an AI platform that integrates vision, grasping and placement to create autonomous solutions for complex commercial problems. With increased labor complexities in e-commerce fulfillment centers, Kindred developed a flagship product, SORT, to help retailers stay competitive. Kindred smart piece-picking SORT robots tackle a labor intensive part of the supply chain, which is Putwall Sortation, completing the manual task to pick and place items into separate customer orders. Kindred robots are currently in commercial use at e-commerce leaders including Gap, Inc., Carter’s and other global retailers. The Kindred SORT robots work alongside warehouse staff to quickly and accurately sort items into individual customer orders. Kindred has offices in San Francisco & Toronto.

Fulfil Solutions

Series A in 2019
Fulfil Solutions specializes in developing custom robotic automation technology aimed at enhancing the online grocery supply chain. The company focuses on creating fully automated fulfillment systems that address various challenges through a combination of mechanical design, software, robotics, computer vision, and deep learning. By enabling efficient picking and packing across all product categories and temperature zones, Fulfil Solutions helps businesses achieve customer-centric and sustainable operations while minimizing labor requirements and space utilization. The company's mission is to reduce waste, environmental impact, and emissions, ultimately making online grocery services more profitable and scalable.

VulcanForms

Series A in 2018
VulcanForms Inc., founded in 2015 and located in Burlington, Massachusetts, specializes in metal additive manufacturing systems for 3D printing. The company develops a digital production system that incorporates proprietary simulation tools, in-process sensing, and machine learning algorithms to optimize and monitor the entire production process. This advanced digital manufacturing infrastructure aims to support critical industries in their innovation efforts while promoting sustainable practices. By enabling scalable industrial metal additive manufacturing, VulcanForms contributes to the growth and efficiency of various sectors.

Bright Machines

Series A in 2018
Bright Machines, Inc. is a manufacturing company founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Tel Aviv, China, and Mexico. The company specializes in creating robotic arms and cells for micro factories, focusing on the assembly and inspection of electronic products. It aims to reduce manual labor in manufacturing by integrating advanced robotics with a software-defined manufacturing platform. This platform leverages artificial intelligence, machine learning, and production data to enhance automation processes, resulting in robots that are adaptable and equipped with sensor technology and computer vision. Bright Machines enables its clients to innovate rapidly and achieve better production yields at lower costs, meeting the evolving demands of the manufacturing sector.

Third Wave Automation

Seed Round in 2018
Third Wave Automation, Inc. specializes in developing autonomous forklift technology that leverages machine learning and computer vision to enhance material handling. Founded in 2018 and based in Union City, California, the company has created a Shared Autonomy Platform that allows forklifts to perform intricate tasks under the supervision of human operators, who can intervene as necessary. This approach improves safety and operational efficiency within warehouses and supply chains. By integrating advanced robotics and deep learning, Third Wave Automation's solutions facilitate precise automated movement of materials and adapt to varying warehouse configurations and demands, thereby enhancing overall throughput and effectiveness in logistics operations.

Symbio Robotics

Series A in 2018
Symbio Robotics, Inc. is an Emeryville, California-based company that specializes in developing industrial automation systems through robotics and artificial intelligence technologies. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on creating digital control solutions designed to eliminate production bottlenecks in various customer applications. In addition to its software development, Symbio Robotics provides consulting, training, and support services to enhance the implementation and efficiency of its automation solutions.

6 River Systems

Series B in 2018
6 River Systems, Inc. provides innovative warehouse automation solutions using collaborative robots and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2015 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company focuses on enhancing fulfillment processes for e-commerce and retail operations. Its key offerings include Chuck, a robotic assistant that guides warehouse associates to optimize efficiency; Mobile Sort, which facilitates intelligent picking and sorting of orders; Packout, a fulfillment solution; and Fast Lane, designed for automating the picking of high-velocity SKUs. By leveraging system-directed workflows, 6 River Systems aims to streamline training and improve pick rates, helping retailers and manufacturers boost warehouse productivity while reducing costs. The company operates as a subsidiary of Shopify Inc. since 2019.

Kindred AI

Series B in 2017
Kindred's mission is to build machines with human-like intelligence. Since its founding in 2014, Kindred has been exploring and engineering systems that enable robots to interact with the physical world, fulfilling the goal of bringing humans and intelligent machines together to solve real-world problems. Kindred has built an AI platform that integrates vision, grasping and placement to create autonomous solutions for complex commercial problems. With increased labor complexities in e-commerce fulfillment centers, Kindred developed a flagship product, SORT, to help retailers stay competitive. Kindred smart piece-picking SORT robots tackle a labor intensive part of the supply chain, which is Putwall Sortation, completing the manual task to pick and place items into separate customer orders. Kindred robots are currently in commercial use at e-commerce leaders including Gap, Inc., Carter’s and other global retailers. The Kindred SORT robots work alongside warehouse staff to quickly and accurately sort items into individual customer orders. Kindred has offices in San Francisco & Toronto.

6 River Systems

Series A in 2017
6 River Systems, Inc. provides innovative warehouse automation solutions using collaborative robots and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2015 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company focuses on enhancing fulfillment processes for e-commerce and retail operations. Its key offerings include Chuck, a robotic assistant that guides warehouse associates to optimize efficiency; Mobile Sort, which facilitates intelligent picking and sorting of orders; Packout, a fulfillment solution; and Fast Lane, designed for automating the picking of high-velocity SKUs. By leveraging system-directed workflows, 6 River Systems aims to streamline training and improve pick rates, helping retailers and manufacturers boost warehouse productivity while reducing costs. The company operates as a subsidiary of Shopify Inc. since 2019.

Swift Navigation

Series B in 2017
Swift Navigation, Inc. is a technology company specializing in precise global positioning system (GPS) solutions, founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia. The company develops hardware and software that provide centimeter-level accuracy through real-time kinematics (RTK) technology. Its product lineup includes the Piksi Multi GNSS Module, a versatile RTK receiver, and the Duro Ruggedized Receiver, designed for various industrial applications such as agriculture and robotics. Additionally, Swift Navigation offers the Skylark cloud corrections service and the Starling GNSS positioning engine, which caters to automotive and autonomous vehicle needs. The company's innovative solutions, characterized by their affordability and high accuracy—100 times better than standard GPS—serve multiple industries, including unmanned aerial vehicles, surveying, and space applications. Swift Navigation's commitment to making advanced positioning technology accessible is recognized by notable accolades, including mentions in Inc. and Forbes 30 Under 30 lists.

VulcanForms

Seed Round in 2017
VulcanForms Inc., founded in 2015 and located in Burlington, Massachusetts, specializes in metal additive manufacturing systems for 3D printing. The company develops a digital production system that incorporates proprietary simulation tools, in-process sensing, and machine learning algorithms to optimize and monitor the entire production process. This advanced digital manufacturing infrastructure aims to support critical industries in their innovation efforts while promoting sustainable practices. By enabling scalable industrial metal additive manufacturing, VulcanForms contributes to the growth and efficiency of various sectors.

Modbot

Seed Round in 2016
Modbot Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based robot development platform that enables hobbyists, academics, students, and industry professionals to realize their creative technology projects. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, Modbot offers a modular robotics system that provides industrial precision and power for consumer-assembled robots. This cost-effective and reconfigurable platform consists of standardized modules that can be easily combined to meet specific user requirements, bridging the gap between low-cost hobbyist kits and high-end industrial equipment. The platform supports various applications across manufacturing, education, engineering, and consumer sectors, allowing users to develop innovative ideas, analyze productivity data, and manage maintenance efficiently.

Clearpath Robotics

Series B in 2016
Clearpath Robotics Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing self-driving vehicles for various industrial applications. Founded in 2009 and based in Kitchener, Canada, the company provides a range of autonomous solutions, including robotic utility vehicles, unmanned ground vehicles, and heavy load transporters, as well as specialized unmanned aerial and surface vessels. Clearpath's offerings extend to components such as sensors, manipulators, and controllers, as well as services in systems design, navigation, and industrial support. The company's technology aims to enhance the efficiency and safety of material transport in factories and warehouses, allowing for seamless integration into existing workflows without the need for significant infrastructure changes. Clearpath serves over 500 innovative brands worldwide through its industrial and research divisions, Clearpath Robotics and OTTO Motors.

OTTO Motors

Series B in 2016
OTTO Motors, a subsidiary of Clearpath Robotics Inc., specializes in designing and developing autonomous mobile robots for material handling in manufacturing facilities and warehouses. Founded in 2015 and based in Kitchener, Canada, the company offers two primary products: the OTTO 100, which handles human-scale payloads like boxes and carts, and the OTTO 1500, designed for larger loads such as pallets and racks. These self-driving vehicles utilize infrastructure-free navigation to ensure safe and efficient transportation in dynamic production environments, with applications spanning various industries, including automotive, medical devices, aerospace, and logistics. OTTO Motors combines proprietary hardware, software, and services to enhance operational excellence for its customers.

6 River Systems

Seed Round in 2016
6 River Systems, Inc. provides innovative warehouse automation solutions using collaborative robots and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2015 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company focuses on enhancing fulfillment processes for e-commerce and retail operations. Its key offerings include Chuck, a robotic assistant that guides warehouse associates to optimize efficiency; Mobile Sort, which facilitates intelligent picking and sorting of orders; Packout, a fulfillment solution; and Fast Lane, designed for automating the picking of high-velocity SKUs. By leveraging system-directed workflows, 6 River Systems aims to streamline training and improve pick rates, helping retailers and manufacturers boost warehouse productivity while reducing costs. The company operates as a subsidiary of Shopify Inc. since 2019.

Swift Navigation

Series A in 2015
Swift Navigation, Inc. is a technology company specializing in precise global positioning system (GPS) solutions, founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia. The company develops hardware and software that provide centimeter-level accuracy through real-time kinematics (RTK) technology. Its product lineup includes the Piksi Multi GNSS Module, a versatile RTK receiver, and the Duro Ruggedized Receiver, designed for various industrial applications such as agriculture and robotics. Additionally, Swift Navigation offers the Skylark cloud corrections service and the Starling GNSS positioning engine, which caters to automotive and autonomous vehicle needs. The company's innovative solutions, characterized by their affordability and high accuracy—100 times better than standard GPS—serve multiple industries, including unmanned aerial vehicles, surveying, and space applications. Swift Navigation's commitment to making advanced positioning technology accessible is recognized by notable accolades, including mentions in Inc. and Forbes 30 Under 30 lists.

Clearpath Robotics

Series A in 2015
Clearpath Robotics Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing self-driving vehicles for various industrial applications. Founded in 2009 and based in Kitchener, Canada, the company provides a range of autonomous solutions, including robotic utility vehicles, unmanned ground vehicles, and heavy load transporters, as well as specialized unmanned aerial and surface vessels. Clearpath's offerings extend to components such as sensors, manipulators, and controllers, as well as services in systems design, navigation, and industrial support. The company's technology aims to enhance the efficiency and safety of material transport in factories and warehouses, allowing for seamless integration into existing workflows without the need for significant infrastructure changes. Clearpath serves over 500 innovative brands worldwide through its industrial and research divisions, Clearpath Robotics and OTTO Motors.

Kindred AI

Series A in 2015
Kindred's mission is to build machines with human-like intelligence. Since its founding in 2014, Kindred has been exploring and engineering systems that enable robots to interact with the physical world, fulfilling the goal of bringing humans and intelligent machines together to solve real-world problems. Kindred has built an AI platform that integrates vision, grasping and placement to create autonomous solutions for complex commercial problems. With increased labor complexities in e-commerce fulfillment centers, Kindred developed a flagship product, SORT, to help retailers stay competitive. Kindred smart piece-picking SORT robots tackle a labor intensive part of the supply chain, which is Putwall Sortation, completing the manual task to pick and place items into separate customer orders. Kindred robots are currently in commercial use at e-commerce leaders including Gap, Inc., Carter’s and other global retailers. The Kindred SORT robots work alongside warehouse staff to quickly and accurately sort items into individual customer orders. Kindred has offices in San Francisco & Toronto.

teaBOT

Seed Round in 2015
Teabot is a company focused on revolutionizing the tea experience through its innovative robotic kiosks. These kiosks enable customers to create personalized cups of loose-leaf tea quickly and conveniently, with the option to customize their blends via a touch screen or smartphone. Teabot addresses the common challenges faced by tea enthusiasts who wish to experiment with flavors but find traditional blending methods tedious or costly. By streamlining the tea blending process, Teabot allows customers to enjoy fresh, customized tea in under a minute. Additionally, customers can save their favorite blends and order them in pouch form for home enjoyment, making it easier to explore and enjoy unique tea flavors.

Kinema Systems

Seed Round in 2015
Kinema Systems Inc. is a robotics startup based in Silicon Valley, specializing in advanced robotic manipulation solutions tailored for logistics and manufacturing sectors. Operating as a subsidiary of Boston Dynamics, the company has developed Kinema Pick, which is recognized as the world's first self-training and self-calibrating software for robotic depalletizing. This innovative product facilitates the depalletization process for various pallet types, including multi-SKU, single SKU, and random pallets. Utilizing deep learning and 3D vision technologies, Kinema Systems enables businesses to implement a fully integrated solution for efficient pick-and-place logistics.
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