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CapSen Robotics develops advanced computer vision systems that enable machines to comprehend and navigate cluttered environments. Their core technology, derived from MIT research on 3D object detection, empowers robots and automation systems in various industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and retail inventory management.

PredxBio is a computational pathology company that specializes in the development of artificial intelligence tools for analyzing whole slide image pathology samples through spatial analytics. The company focuses on enhancing the capabilities of clinicians and researchers by providing tools that accelerate drug discovery, optimize clinical trials, and improve companion diagnostics. PredxBio's platform employs AI and machine learning to automatically recognize and classify regions of interest in H&E-stained and immunohistochemistry slides. This technology aids pathologists and biopharma companies in making informed clinical decisions and developing personalized therapeutic strategies. By leveraging personalized spatial intelligence, PredxBio aims to streamline clinical workflows and advance the overall efficiency of the drug development process.

Edge AI develops an AI-powered platform and pipeline inspection robotics technology that applies artificial intelligence to the design and inspection of infrastructure systems, including LiDAR, radar, and camera designs, enabling low-power, high-performance deployment for commercial and government projects. The technology supports municipalities and engineers in prioritizing and remediating infrastructure issues through automated inspection robotics and data-driven insights. The company serves cities, rural water authorities, and contractor partners, focusing on efficient, scalable solutions for infrastructure assessment. Based in Pittsburgh, Edge AI was founded in 2020.

Agot is an all-in-one computer vision platform for quick-service and other food service brands. It digitizes restaurant activities and translates observations into real-time team interactions and actionable analytics, helping to reduce online order errors, increase order volume and ratings, and improve pickup time estimates while providing operations insights across locations.

Velo.AI develops Copilot, an AI-powered bike light that enhances cyclist safety. It offers video recording, audible warnings for approaching vehicles, visual alerts for drivers, and predictive risk estimation to prevent crashes.

Velo.AI develops Copilot, an AI-powered bike light that enhances cyclist safety. It offers video recording, audible warnings for approaching vehicles, visual alerts for drivers, and predictive risk estimation to prevent crashes.

Make It Home Safe is a mobile application founded in 2017 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that focuses on enhancing safety and security during traffic stops. The app serves as a tool for both motorists and law enforcement, providing real-time identity verification to facilitate smoother interactions. By aiming to reduce tensions between police and the public, Make It Home Safe seeks to create a safer environment on the road, helping to assure users that their safety is prioritized during potentially stressful encounters.

SpIntellx, Inc. is a computational and systems pathology company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that specializes in spatial intelligence software products designed for analyzing pathology tissue sections in cancer diagnosis. Founded in 2017, the company offers innovative solutions such as SpIntellx, which processes image data sets from various imaging platforms and reagents, and HistoMapr, a computational guide for pathologists. Additionally, TumorMapr is utilized to analyze the spatial interactions of biomarkers within whole slide images using multiplexed fluorescence. With a focus on Precision Pathology and Spatially Intelligent Biology, SpIntellx leverages unbiased spatial analytics powered by explainable AI to enhance understanding of complex cancer biology, thereby facilitating advancements in drug development, diagnostics, and treatment strategies.

Edge AI develops an AI-powered platform and pipeline inspection robotics technology that applies artificial intelligence to the design and inspection of infrastructure systems, including LiDAR, radar, and camera designs, enabling low-power, high-performance deployment for commercial and government projects. The technology supports municipalities and engineers in prioritizing and remediating infrastructure issues through automated inspection robotics and data-driven insights. The company serves cities, rural water authorities, and contractor partners, focusing on efficient, scalable solutions for infrastructure assessment. Based in Pittsburgh, Edge AI was founded in 2020.

SpIntellx, Inc. is a computational and systems pathology company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that specializes in spatial intelligence software products designed for analyzing pathology tissue sections in cancer diagnosis. Founded in 2017, the company offers innovative solutions such as SpIntellx, which processes image data sets from various imaging platforms and reagents, and HistoMapr, a computational guide for pathologists. Additionally, TumorMapr is utilized to analyze the spatial interactions of biomarkers within whole slide images using multiplexed fluorescence. With a focus on Precision Pathology and Spatially Intelligent Biology, SpIntellx leverages unbiased spatial analytics powered by explainable AI to enhance understanding of complex cancer biology, thereby facilitating advancements in drug development, diagnostics, and treatment strategies.

CapSen Robotics develops advanced computer vision systems that enable machines to comprehend and navigate cluttered environments. Their core technology, derived from MIT research on 3D object detection, empowers robots and automation systems in various industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and retail inventory management.

Make It Home Safe is a mobile application founded in 2017 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that focuses on enhancing safety and security during traffic stops. The app serves as a tool for both motorists and law enforcement, providing real-time identity verification to facilitate smoother interactions. By aiming to reduce tensions between police and the public, Make It Home Safe seeks to create a safer environment on the road, helping to assure users that their safety is prioritized during potentially stressful encounters.

SpIntellx, Inc. is a computational and systems pathology company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that specializes in spatial intelligence software products designed for analyzing pathology tissue sections in cancer diagnosis. Founded in 2017, the company offers innovative solutions such as SpIntellx, which processes image data sets from various imaging platforms and reagents, and HistoMapr, a computational guide for pathologists. Additionally, TumorMapr is utilized to analyze the spatial interactions of biomarkers within whole slide images using multiplexed fluorescence. With a focus on Precision Pathology and Spatially Intelligent Biology, SpIntellx leverages unbiased spatial analytics powered by explainable AI to enhance understanding of complex cancer biology, thereby facilitating advancements in drug development, diagnostics, and treatment strategies.

Sterile Vision offers a platform that organizes and tracks sterilizable tools and consumables throughout their use cycle in perioperative environments. Utilizing computer vision and machine learning algorithms, the platform captures images of surgical tools at multiple stages, identifies each tool, and automates tracking to minimize loss and optimize efficiency.

Identified Technologies Corporation specializes in self-piloting aerial mapping and land survey drones, providing comprehensive data scanning, capture, access, and analytics solutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company develops technologies that enhance project visibility and team productivity across various industries, including energy, mining, manufacturing, and construction. Its offerings include advanced features such as 3-D volumetric analysis, 2-D distance measurement, contour line mapping, and digital surface models. The platform also facilitates job site tracking, as-built versus as planned comparisons, and progress forecasting, enabling businesses to improve project monitoring and profitability.

CapSen Robotics develops advanced computer vision systems that enable machines to comprehend and navigate cluttered environments. Their core technology, derived from MIT research on 3D object detection, empowers robots and automation systems in various industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and retail inventory management.

Agot is an all-in-one computer vision platform for quick-service and other food service brands. It digitizes restaurant activities and translates observations into real-time team interactions and actionable analytics, helping to reduce online order errors, increase order volume and ratings, and improve pickup time estimates while providing operations insights across locations.

RoadBotics uses advanced computer vision technology to inspect roads and infrastructure globally. It rapidly identifies road issues at scale, providing unbiased ratings and interactive maps for data-driven decision-making by governments and communities.

Smoke Detective is a developer of an innovative smoke detection application that transforms any camera-enabled smart device into a smoke detector. The application leverages advanced algorithms to process images and videos in real-time, enabling it to monitor for visible smoke without the need for calibration or additional hardware. By utilizing standard mobile processors, Smoke Detective's technology can effectively identify smoke presence and promptly send alerts or mobile notifications to users. This proactive approach helps clients remain vigilant and take preventive measures against potential fire hazards.

CleanRobotics, Inc., based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in the development of TrashBot, an autonomous waste management system that enhances the recycling process. Utilizing robotics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence, TrashBot effectively identifies and segregates sorting waste from recyclables. This innovative approach not only reduces waste hauling costs for businesses but also supports recycling plants by making recycling more affordable and efficient. The system incorporates cloud-connected technology, cameras, and sensors to scan materials, providing valuable data for recyclers and promoting sustainable waste management solutions to address ongoing environmental challenges.

Agot is an all-in-one computer vision platform for quick-service and other food service brands. It digitizes restaurant activities and translates observations into real-time team interactions and actionable analytics, helping to reduce online order errors, increase order volume and ratings, and improve pickup time estimates while providing operations insights across locations.

RoadBotics uses advanced computer vision technology to inspect roads and infrastructure globally. It rapidly identifies road issues at scale, providing unbiased ratings and interactive maps for data-driven decision-making by governments and communities.

Identified Technologies Corporation specializes in self-piloting aerial mapping and land survey drones, providing comprehensive data scanning, capture, access, and analytics solutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company develops technologies that enhance project visibility and team productivity across various industries, including energy, mining, manufacturing, and construction. Its offerings include advanced features such as 3-D volumetric analysis, 2-D distance measurement, contour line mapping, and digital surface models. The platform also facilitates job site tracking, as-built versus as planned comparisons, and progress forecasting, enabling businesses to improve project monitoring and profitability.

CapSen Robotics develops advanced computer vision systems that enable machines to comprehend and navigate cluttered environments. Their core technology, derived from MIT research on 3D object detection, empowers robots and automation systems in various industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and retail inventory management.

RoadBotics uses advanced computer vision technology to inspect roads and infrastructure globally. It rapidly identifies road issues at scale, providing unbiased ratings and interactive maps for data-driven decision-making by governments and communities.

Identified Technologies Corporation specializes in self-piloting aerial mapping and land survey drones, providing comprehensive data scanning, capture, access, and analytics solutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company develops technologies that enhance project visibility and team productivity across various industries, including energy, mining, manufacturing, and construction. Its offerings include advanced features such as 3-D volumetric analysis, 2-D distance measurement, contour line mapping, and digital surface models. The platform also facilitates job site tracking, as-built versus as planned comparisons, and progress forecasting, enabling businesses to improve project monitoring and profitability.

CapSen Robotics develops advanced computer vision systems that enable machines to comprehend and navigate cluttered environments. Their core technology, derived from MIT research on 3D object detection, empowers robots and automation systems in various industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and retail inventory management.

Identified Technologies Corporation specializes in self-piloting aerial mapping and land survey drones, providing comprehensive data scanning, capture, access, and analytics solutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company develops technologies that enhance project visibility and team productivity across various industries, including energy, mining, manufacturing, and construction. Its offerings include advanced features such as 3-D volumetric analysis, 2-D distance measurement, contour line mapping, and digital surface models. The platform also facilitates job site tracking, as-built versus as planned comparisons, and progress forecasting, enabling businesses to improve project monitoring and profitability.

Identified Technologies Corporation specializes in self-piloting aerial mapping and land survey drones, providing comprehensive data scanning, capture, access, and analytics solutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company develops technologies that enhance project visibility and team productivity across various industries, including energy, mining, manufacturing, and construction. Its offerings include advanced features such as 3-D volumetric analysis, 2-D distance measurement, contour line mapping, and digital surface models. The platform also facilitates job site tracking, as-built versus as planned comparisons, and progress forecasting, enabling businesses to improve project monitoring and profitability.

NanoVision Diagnostics, Inc. is a company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative optical biomarkers for cancer detection. Founded in 2013 and based in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, the company has created a novel electro-optical cancer diagnostic system that analyzes standard biopsy slides. This system identifies molecular changes in nuclear structure that traditional pathology may overlook, allowing for the early detection and treatment of cancer. By leveraging advanced optical analysis, NanoVision Diagnostics aims to improve cancer diagnosis and enhance patient outcomes through its cutting-edge technologies.