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CaPow specializes in providing wireless power solutions tailored for automated robotics fleets, particularly in logistics centers and last-mile delivery scenarios. The company's technology ensures continuous power supply to moving robots, eliminating downtime associated with traditional charging methods. By utilizing adaptive lock-in technology, CaPow optimizes power transfer over a capacitive field, adapting to dynamic variations to maintain efficient energy distribution without the need for cables or connectors.

Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Pickle Robot Company develops collaborative robots for automating tasks along the e-commerce supply chain. Their first robot, Dill, works multiple shifts, communicates with human collaborators, and handles various parcel-related tasks such as loading/unloading trucks, palletizing/depalletizing, and preloading delivery vehicles.

Matter Intelligence is a technology company specializing in remote sensing. It develops and deploys advanced sensors that employ hyperspectral imaging, capturing detailed spectral information from light to differentiate between various material properties. The company's innovative platform collects previously unattainable data globally, measuring shape, composition, and temperature with high resolution, akin to having both a telescope and microscope in a single device. This enables businesses to monitor infrastructure and facilitate predictive modeling.

Agtonomy develops a hybrid autonomous and tele-assist platform for agriculture. It transforms tractors and farm machines into autonomous or remote-controlled equipment, addressing labor scarcity and sustainability issues faced by farmers.

Burro is a developer of an autonomous farming platform designed to enhance productivity in agricultural and outdoor settings. The company creates robotic tools that autonomously follow workers and transport cargo, alleviating the physical burden of labor-intensive tasks. By automating these processes, Burro allows farmworkers to concentrate on more value-added activities. Additionally, the company's technology captures essential data that aids in further automating farm operations, ultimately aiming to streamline all tedious agricultural tasks. This focus on operational efficiency not only supports farmers in improving their workflows but also fosters growth within the sector.

Agtonomy develops a hybrid autonomous and tele-assist platform for agriculture. It transforms tractors and farm machines into autonomous or remote-controlled equipment, addressing labor scarcity and sustainability issues faced by farmers.

Atomic Industries is a computational manufacturing company building an AI-powered tool and die maker.

Boxbot is a logistics automation company based in Alameda, California, that specializes in transforming package handling through its innovative software and hardware platform. By utilizing robotics and automated systems, Boxbot addresses key operational challenges in parcel delivery networks, particularly focusing on last-mile logistics. Its modular solution allows for the storage, sorting, and sequencing of size-agnostic, high-throughput packages while maintaining a minimal physical footprint. This approach not only enhances the efficiency of package routing within warehouses but also contributes to reducing the costs associated with last-mile delivery, ultimately optimizing the experiences for both suppliers and consumers.

Intuition Robotics Ltd. is a company that designs and develops artificial intelligence-based social companion technologies aimed at enhancing the lives of older adults. Founded in 2015 and based in Ramat Gan, Israel, the company creates robots that facilitate meaningful connections between older adults and their families, making technology more accessible and intuitive. Its proprietary algorithms enable these social robots to make cognitive decisions, proactively engaging users and anticipating their needs. Through its innovative technology, Intuition Robotics strives to help older adults maintain independence at home while addressing issues such as loneliness, social isolation, and overall health, thereby promoting a better quality of life.

Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Pickle Robot Company develops collaborative robots for automating tasks along the e-commerce supply chain. Their first robot, Dill, works multiple shifts, communicates with human collaborators, and handles various parcel-related tasks such as loading/unloading trucks, palletizing/depalletizing, and preloading delivery vehicles.

Agtonomy develops a hybrid autonomous and tele-assist platform for agriculture. It transforms tractors and farm machines into autonomous or remote-controlled equipment, addressing labor scarcity and sustainability issues faced by farmers.

Xona Space Systems develops and manufactures position, navigation, and timing satellite solutions for smart transportation and infrastructure. The company operates a constellation of low-cost, low-Earth-orbit satellites to deliver secure navigation and timing services with resilience and high location precision for autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, mobile robotics, and other location-critical applications. Founded in 2019 and based in San Mateo, California, Xona Space Systems aims to enable safe, scalable operation of intelligent systems at scale.

SLAMcore develops simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) solutions for augmented/virtual reality, robotics, and autonomous vehicles. Its technology enables moving robots to localize, navigate, and understand unfamiliar surroundings using visual SLAM, sensor fusion, and event camera SLAM. The company's ETAM 2D and ETAM 3D methods demonstrate real-time, high dynamic range, and resolution intensity for event-based cameras. SLAMcore licenses its algorithms for smart technology like drones and self-driving vehicles.

Agtonomy develops a hybrid autonomous and tele-assist platform for agriculture. It transforms tractors and farm machines into autonomous or remote-controlled equipment, addressing labor scarcity and sustainability issues faced by farmers.

Elementary Robotics, Inc. is a Pasadena, California-based company that specializes in the manufacture of robots designed to assist humans in various industrial applications. Founded in 2017, Elementary Robotics focuses on automating quality assurance and traceability processes within AI-assisted manufacturing. Their robots are utilized to monitor and track the stages of assembly along production lines, serving diverse sectors such as electronics, automotive, medical, consumer packaged goods, and logistics. The company combines hardware and software to create a robust platform that leverages machine learning and computer vision, enabling intelligent automation of workflows. By providing easy-to-use software and deep learning AI, Elementary Robotics aims to enhance efficiency and productivity in repetitive tasks across various industries.

Burro is a developer of an autonomous farming platform designed to enhance productivity in agricultural and outdoor settings. The company creates robotic tools that autonomously follow workers and transport cargo, alleviating the physical burden of labor-intensive tasks. By automating these processes, Burro allows farmworkers to concentrate on more value-added activities. Additionally, the company's technology captures essential data that aids in further automating farm operations, ultimately aiming to streamline all tedious agricultural tasks. This focus on operational efficiency not only supports farmers in improving their workflows but also fosters growth within the sector.

Xona Space Systems develops and manufactures position, navigation, and timing satellite solutions for smart transportation and infrastructure. The company operates a constellation of low-cost, low-Earth-orbit satellites to deliver secure navigation and timing services with resilience and high location precision for autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, mobile robotics, and other location-critical applications. Founded in 2019 and based in San Mateo, California, Xona Space Systems aims to enable safe, scalable operation of intelligent systems at scale.

Atomic Industries is a computational manufacturing company building an AI-powered tool and die maker.

Third Wave Automation, Inc. is a technology company based in Union City, California, that specializes in developing autonomous forklift solutions. Founded in 2018, the company utilizes machine learning, computer vision, and advanced robotics to create a Shared Autonomy Platform that enhances material handling operations. This platform allows human operators to supervise forklift activities while intervening only when necessary, thereby improving safety and operational efficiency. The autonomous forklifts are designed to perform complex tasks with precision, adapting to various warehouse configurations and demands. By integrating deep learning and modern software practices, Third Wave Automation aims to optimize warehouse throughput and streamline supply chain logistics, ultimately making forklift operations safer and more efficient.

Realtime Robotics, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing motion planning and control technologies for robots and autonomous vehicles. The company offers a collision-free motion planning platform that allows robots to react instantaneously to their surroundings, enabling safe operation in unstructured environments. Their RapidPlan processor integrates advanced software and hardware, allowing for the generation of safe motion plans in milliseconds, effectively eliminating the trade-off between speed and safety in automation. By facilitating seamless interaction with both static and dynamic objects, Realtime Robotics enhances the capabilities of robots in various applications, including industrial automation and autonomous vehicles, thereby promoting broader adoption and integration of robotics technology in everyday operations.

Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Pickle Robot Company develops collaborative robots for automating tasks along the e-commerce supply chain. Their first robot, Dill, works multiple shifts, communicates with human collaborators, and handles various parcel-related tasks such as loading/unloading trucks, palletizing/depalletizing, and preloading delivery vehicles.

SummerBio LLC is an automation-based diagnostics company focused on providing rapid and affordable COVID-19 testing services. Founded in 2020 and based in Menlo Park, California, the company has developed an end-to-end testing system that automates the gold-standard RT-qPCR testing regimen. Utilizing advanced technologies such as state-of-the-art robotics and automated liquid handling systems, SummerBio offers a novel sample collection kit designed for high-volume testing. The company's services enable healthcare professionals and patients to receive COVID-19 test results within a day, positioning it as a key player in the diagnostics sector amidst the ongoing pandemic. SummerBio operates a CLIA-certified laboratory to facilitate these testing services.

Sea Machines Robotics, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced autonomous control and navigation systems for the commercial marine industry. Established in 2014, the company produces systems like SM300 for remote vessel command, SM200 for collaborative operations, SM400 for AI-powered situational awareness on container ships, RC NXT for PLC-based wireless control, and DP-NXT for crew reduction or elimination on vessels. Sea Machines offers solutions for various unmanned applications, including bathymetric surveys, AUV-tendering, subsea asset inspection, passive acoustic monitoring, and dual towing.

Chef Jasper, operating under YPC Technologies, is a Montreal-based startup specializing in food robotics. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on making gourmet food more accessible through the development of automated robotic kitchens. These innovative kitchens utilize artificial intelligence, computer vision, and advanced cooking appliances to prepare a diverse array of dishes with fresh ingredients. By implementing small-scale robotic automation in cooking processes, Chef Jasper's food kiosks offer consistent, high-quality meals at a low cost, catering to restaurants and arenas alike. The company's vision aims to revolutionize the culinary experience by enhancing efficiency and accessibility in food preparation.

Sea Machines Robotics, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced autonomous control and navigation systems for the commercial marine industry. Established in 2014, the company produces systems like SM300 for remote vessel command, SM200 for collaborative operations, SM400 for AI-powered situational awareness on container ships, RC NXT for PLC-based wireless control, and DP-NXT for crew reduction or elimination on vessels. Sea Machines offers solutions for various unmanned applications, including bathymetric surveys, AUV-tendering, subsea asset inspection, passive acoustic monitoring, and dual towing.

Elementary Robotics, Inc. is a Pasadena, California-based company that specializes in the manufacture of robots designed to assist humans in various industrial applications. Founded in 2017, Elementary Robotics focuses on automating quality assurance and traceability processes within AI-assisted manufacturing. Their robots are utilized to monitor and track the stages of assembly along production lines, serving diverse sectors such as electronics, automotive, medical, consumer packaged goods, and logistics. The company combines hardware and software to create a robust platform that leverages machine learning and computer vision, enabling intelligent automation of workflows. By providing easy-to-use software and deep learning AI, Elementary Robotics aims to enhance efficiency and productivity in repetitive tasks across various industries.

Third Wave Automation, Inc. is a technology company based in Union City, California, that specializes in developing autonomous forklift solutions. Founded in 2018, the company utilizes machine learning, computer vision, and advanced robotics to create a Shared Autonomy Platform that enhances material handling operations. This platform allows human operators to supervise forklift activities while intervening only when necessary, thereby improving safety and operational efficiency. The autonomous forklifts are designed to perform complex tasks with precision, adapting to various warehouse configurations and demands. By integrating deep learning and modern software practices, Third Wave Automation aims to optimize warehouse throughput and streamline supply chain logistics, ultimately making forklift operations safer and more efficient.

SLAMcore develops simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) solutions for augmented/virtual reality, robotics, and autonomous vehicles. Its technology enables moving robots to localize, navigate, and understand unfamiliar surroundings using visual SLAM, sensor fusion, and event camera SLAM. The company's ETAM 2D and ETAM 3D methods demonstrate real-time, high dynamic range, and resolution intensity for event-based cameras. SLAMcore licenses its algorithms for smart technology like drones and self-driving vehicles.

Intuition Robotics Ltd. is a company that designs and develops artificial intelligence-based social companion technologies aimed at enhancing the lives of older adults. Founded in 2015 and based in Ramat Gan, Israel, the company creates robots that facilitate meaningful connections between older adults and their families, making technology more accessible and intuitive. Its proprietary algorithms enable these social robots to make cognitive decisions, proactively engaging users and anticipating their needs. Through its innovative technology, Intuition Robotics strives to help older adults maintain independence at home while addressing issues such as loneliness, social isolation, and overall health, thereby promoting a better quality of life.

Bumblebee Spaces is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in creating innovative home furnishings through robotics and artificial intelligence. The company's primary product is a modular ceiling system designed to address storage needs by utilizing smart robots and AI technology. This system allows users to store, manage, and retrieve objects on-demand within the ceiling space, effectively increasing usable living area. Bumblebee Spaces also offers a mobile application that enables users to move and preview stored items. The company's approach focuses on maximizing space efficiency by thinking in cubic feet rather than square feet, providing a novel solution for modern living spaces.

Realtime Robotics, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing motion planning and control technologies for robots and autonomous vehicles. The company offers a collision-free motion planning platform that allows robots to react instantaneously to their surroundings, enabling safe operation in unstructured environments. Their RapidPlan processor integrates advanced software and hardware, allowing for the generation of safe motion plans in milliseconds, effectively eliminating the trade-off between speed and safety in automation. By facilitating seamless interaction with both static and dynamic objects, Realtime Robotics enhances the capabilities of robots in various applications, including industrial automation and autonomous vehicles, thereby promoting broader adoption and integration of robotics technology in everyday operations.

Freedom Robotics, founded in 2018 by Dimitri Onistsuk, Hans Lee, and Joshua Wilson, develops software infrastructure for modern robotics companies. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company creates powerful control and monitoring software designed for out-of-the-box operation, enabling businesses to customize offerings using its API. Freedom Robotics' platform allows operators to orchestrate fleets of machines from desktops, smartphones, or via an API, providing essential building blocks for operating, prototyping, scaling, and building robot fleets efficiently across complex environments.

Elementary Robotics, Inc. is a Pasadena, California-based company that specializes in the manufacture of robots designed to assist humans in various industrial applications. Founded in 2017, Elementary Robotics focuses on automating quality assurance and traceability processes within AI-assisted manufacturing. Their robots are utilized to monitor and track the stages of assembly along production lines, serving diverse sectors such as electronics, automotive, medical, consumer packaged goods, and logistics. The company combines hardware and software to create a robust platform that leverages machine learning and computer vision, enabling intelligent automation of workflows. By providing easy-to-use software and deep learning AI, Elementary Robotics aims to enhance efficiency and productivity in repetitive tasks across various industries.

SLAMcore develops simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) solutions for augmented/virtual reality, robotics, and autonomous vehicles. Its technology enables moving robots to localize, navigate, and understand unfamiliar surroundings using visual SLAM, sensor fusion, and event camera SLAM. The company's ETAM 2D and ETAM 3D methods demonstrate real-time, high dynamic range, and resolution intensity for event-based cameras. SLAMcore licenses its algorithms for smart technology like drones and self-driving vehicles.

Embodied, Inc. is a robotics company based in Pasadena, California, specializing in the development of personal companion robots aimed at enhancing care and wellness. Founded in 2016 and formerly known as CareBots, Inc., the company has created Moxie, an interactive robot designed for children that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive development through play-based learning. Drawing on over 14 years of research in socially assistive robotics from the University of Southern California and extensive experience in consumer robotics, Embodied combines advanced artificial intelligence with engaging storytelling and animation techniques. The company's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families by providing life-like, interactive robots that serve as motivators, coaches, and companions, empowering users to improve their own well-being.

Boxbot is a logistics automation company based in Alameda, California, that specializes in transforming package handling through its innovative software and hardware platform. By utilizing robotics and automated systems, Boxbot addresses key operational challenges in parcel delivery networks, particularly focusing on last-mile logistics. Its modular solution allows for the storage, sorting, and sequencing of size-agnostic, high-throughput packages while maintaining a minimal physical footprint. This approach not only enhances the efficiency of package routing within warehouses but also contributes to reducing the costs associated with last-mile delivery, ultimately optimizing the experiences for both suppliers and consumers.

Blackmore Sensors and Analytics Inc. specializes in frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW) Lidar technology, providing advanced imaging and analytic tools designed to measure radial velocity at every data point. Founded in 2016 and based in Bozeman, Montana, the company focuses on enhancing the capabilities of Lidar systems through innovative software solutions. As of May 2019, Blackmore operates as a subsidiary of Aurora Innovation, Inc., expanding its reach and technological expertise in the field of sensor analytics and autonomous vehicle applications.

Realtime Robotics, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing motion planning and control technologies for robots and autonomous vehicles. The company offers a collision-free motion planning platform that allows robots to react instantaneously to their surroundings, enabling safe operation in unstructured environments. Their RapidPlan processor integrates advanced software and hardware, allowing for the generation of safe motion plans in milliseconds, effectively eliminating the trade-off between speed and safety in automation. By facilitating seamless interaction with both static and dynamic objects, Realtime Robotics enhances the capabilities of robots in various applications, including industrial automation and autonomous vehicles, thereby promoting broader adoption and integration of robotics technology in everyday operations.

Intuition Robotics Ltd. is a company that designs and develops artificial intelligence-based social companion technologies aimed at enhancing the lives of older adults. Founded in 2015 and based in Ramat Gan, Israel, the company creates robots that facilitate meaningful connections between older adults and their families, making technology more accessible and intuitive. Its proprietary algorithms enable these social robots to make cognitive decisions, proactively engaging users and anticipating their needs. Through its innovative technology, Intuition Robotics strives to help older adults maintain independence at home while addressing issues such as loneliness, social isolation, and overall health, thereby promoting a better quality of life.

SLAMcore develops simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) solutions for augmented/virtual reality, robotics, and autonomous vehicles. Its technology enables moving robots to localize, navigate, and understand unfamiliar surroundings using visual SLAM, sensor fusion, and event camera SLAM. The company's ETAM 2D and ETAM 3D methods demonstrate real-time, high dynamic range, and resolution intensity for event-based cameras. SLAMcore licenses its algorithms for smart technology like drones and self-driving vehicles.