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Ati Motors designs and manufactures all-electric autonomous industrial cargo vehicles for material handling in factories and warehouses. The company's autonomous electric vehicles navigate indoor and outdoor environments using LiDAR, cameras, and infrared sensors to negotiate traffic and operate safely. The vehicles can integrate with existing trolleys and workflows without requiring changes, enabling automated material movement across industrial settings.

Gridware is focused on enhancing and safeguarding the electrical grid, a critical infrastructure that, when compromised, can lead to severe consequences such as wildfires, property damage, and loss of life. The company has developed an advanced monitoring system that employs high-precision sensor arrays, including microphones and other sensing technologies, to continuously analyze the electrical and mechanical behavior of grid assets. This system incorporates an artificial intelligence processing unit that detects anomalies in the environment around power poles, enabling utilities to proactively address potential faults. By facilitating timely repairs and rapid responses to climatic anomalies, Gridware's technology improves safety, reliability, and reduces outage durations for utility companies. Headquartered in the Bay Area of Northern California, Gridware is privately held and supported by notable climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors, positioning itself to meet the growing demand for power while contributing to the future resilience of the electrical grid.

Ati Motors designs and manufactures all-electric autonomous industrial cargo vehicles for material handling in factories and warehouses. The company's autonomous electric vehicles navigate indoor and outdoor environments using LiDAR, cameras, and infrared sensors to negotiate traffic and operate safely. The vehicles can integrate with existing trolleys and workflows without requiring changes, enabling automated material movement across industrial settings.

Gridware is focused on enhancing and safeguarding the electrical grid, a critical infrastructure that, when compromised, can lead to severe consequences such as wildfires, property damage, and loss of life. The company has developed an advanced monitoring system that employs high-precision sensor arrays, including microphones and other sensing technologies, to continuously analyze the electrical and mechanical behavior of grid assets. This system incorporates an artificial intelligence processing unit that detects anomalies in the environment around power poles, enabling utilities to proactively address potential faults. By facilitating timely repairs and rapid responses to climatic anomalies, Gridware's technology improves safety, reliability, and reduces outage durations for utility companies. Headquartered in the Bay Area of Northern California, Gridware is privately held and supported by notable climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors, positioning itself to meet the growing demand for power while contributing to the future resilience of the electrical grid.

Scythe Robotics, Inc. is a company based in Longmont, Colorado, that specializes in the development of autonomous robots. Established in 2017, Scythe focuses on creating highly intelligent machines designed to operate in unstructured outdoor environments. Their robots are emission-free and utilize electric motors, which allows them to effectively handle tasks such as mowing without damaging sensitive turf. This technology enables clients to work efficiently while minimizing their environmental impact.

KEWAZO develops autonomous robotics systems for construction sites. Its primary product is LIFTBOT, a robotic material hoist that safely transports scaffolding parts during assembly, reducing labor costs by up to 44%, addressing labor shortages, and enhancing safety. Additionally, Kewazo collects operational data from its robots on-site, providing customers with a data analytics platform for proactive project management.

Dextrous Robotics is a robotics company founded in 2019 and based in Memphis, Tennessee. The company specializes in developing artificial intelligence-enabled robots designed for warehouse operations. Its robots are capable of managing various logistics tasks, including loading and unloading pallets, trucks, and containers, as well as material picking, sorting, and storage. By providing automation solutions, Dextrous Robotics aims to enhance operational efficiency in warehouses, enabling clients to optimize their logistics processes.

Trunk Tools is a company that provides an AI-driven platform aimed at automating workflows specific to the construction industry. By focusing on enhancing team efficiency, Trunk Tools supports various users, including superintendents and project managers, in streamlining operations at job sites. The platform is designed to manage construction data effectively, offering real-time data accessibility and seamless integration. With features that promote workplace security and safety, Trunk Tools enables construction teams to reduce waste, improve efficiency, minimize rework, and mitigate delays, ultimately leading to more productive project execution.

Avidbots Corp., founded in 2014 and based in Ottawa, Canada, develops autonomous commercial floor cleaning robots. Its flagship product, NEO, uses laser mapping technology to efficiently clean various spaces such as airports, retail malls, hospitals, and warehouses across seven countries.

Vanti AI operates a self-service, no-code data science platform designed for non-data scientists, primarily serving the manufacturing and production sectors. Based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the platform facilitates data extraction and integration, allowing users to generate actionable insights without the need for coding skills. By leveraging intuitive technology, Vanti AI empowers users to implement predictive and maintenance models, thereby enhancing production yield, product quality, and process efficiency. This enables manufacturers to achieve their productivity goals and improve profitability, while also providing opportunities for continuous improvement and manufacturing agility in a timely manner.

Fixposition AG is a Swiss company based in Zurich, founded in 2014, that specializes in developing advanced navigation solutions. The company focuses on enhancing autonomous navigation by providing high-precision positioning capabilities through the integration of cutting-edge computer vision techniques and satellite navigation expertise. Fixposition's products include NAV-RTK, designed for industrial and commercial drones, and VISION RTK, tailored for autonomous robots and vehicles. These solutions deliver centimeter-level accuracy and maintain operational reliability even in challenging environments, such as urban canyons and forests, where satellite signals may be limited. By offering dependable navigation technology, Fixposition enables a variety of applications, including off-road robotics, industrial inspections, and the precise control of autonomous machines.

KEWAZO develops autonomous robotics systems for construction sites. Its primary product is LIFTBOT, a robotic material hoist that safely transports scaffolding parts during assembly, reducing labor costs by up to 44%, addressing labor shortages, and enhancing safety. Additionally, Kewazo collects operational data from its robots on-site, providing customers with a data analytics platform for proactive project management.

Scythe Robotics, Inc. is a company based in Longmont, Colorado, that specializes in the development of autonomous robots. Established in 2017, Scythe focuses on creating highly intelligent machines designed to operate in unstructured outdoor environments. Their robots are emission-free and utilize electric motors, which allows them to effectively handle tasks such as mowing without damaging sensitive turf. This technology enables clients to work efficiently while minimizing their environmental impact.

Gridware is focused on enhancing and safeguarding the electrical grid, a critical infrastructure that, when compromised, can lead to severe consequences such as wildfires, property damage, and loss of life. The company has developed an advanced monitoring system that employs high-precision sensor arrays, including microphones and other sensing technologies, to continuously analyze the electrical and mechanical behavior of grid assets. This system incorporates an artificial intelligence processing unit that detects anomalies in the environment around power poles, enabling utilities to proactively address potential faults. By facilitating timely repairs and rapid responses to climatic anomalies, Gridware's technology improves safety, reliability, and reduces outage durations for utility companies. Headquartered in the Bay Area of Northern California, Gridware is privately held and supported by notable climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors, positioning itself to meet the growing demand for power while contributing to the future resilience of the electrical grid.

Bear Flag Robotics, Inc. is an agricultural technology company that specializes in developing autonomous technology for farm tractors. Founded in 2017 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company designs software that enables users to plan routes, schedule jobs, and monitor equipment in real-time. Its self-driving technology incorporates perception sensors and robotic actuators, allowing tractors to navigate fields autonomously. The system also provides features such as remote emergency stops and obstacle avoidance. By gathering data on field patterns, Bear Flag Robotics offers predictive analytics that assist farmers in optimizing their operations, thereby increasing productivity, reducing costs, and enhancing safety in agricultural practices.

Scythe Robotics, Inc. is a company based in Longmont, Colorado, that specializes in the development of autonomous robots. Established in 2017, Scythe focuses on creating highly intelligent machines designed to operate in unstructured outdoor environments. Their robots are emission-free and utilize electric motors, which allows them to effectively handle tasks such as mowing without damaging sensitive turf. This technology enables clients to work efficiently while minimizing their environmental impact.

Vanti AI operates a self-service, no-code data science platform designed for non-data scientists, primarily serving the manufacturing and production sectors. Based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the platform facilitates data extraction and integration, allowing users to generate actionable insights without the need for coding skills. By leveraging intuitive technology, Vanti AI empowers users to implement predictive and maintenance models, thereby enhancing production yield, product quality, and process efficiency. This enables manufacturers to achieve their productivity goals and improve profitability, while also providing opportunities for continuous improvement and manufacturing agility in a timely manner.

Fixposition AG is a Swiss company based in Zurich, founded in 2014, that specializes in developing advanced navigation solutions. The company focuses on enhancing autonomous navigation by providing high-precision positioning capabilities through the integration of cutting-edge computer vision techniques and satellite navigation expertise. Fixposition's products include NAV-RTK, designed for industrial and commercial drones, and VISION RTK, tailored for autonomous robots and vehicles. These solutions deliver centimeter-level accuracy and maintain operational reliability even in challenging environments, such as urban canyons and forests, where satellite signals may be limited. By offering dependable navigation technology, Fixposition enables a variety of applications, including off-road robotics, industrial inspections, and the precise control of autonomous machines.

Avidbots Corp., founded in 2014 and based in Ottawa, Canada, develops autonomous commercial floor cleaning robots. Its flagship product, NEO, uses laser mapping technology to efficiently clean various spaces such as airports, retail malls, hospitals, and warehouses across seven countries.

Bear Flag Robotics, Inc. is an agricultural technology company that specializes in developing autonomous technology for farm tractors. Founded in 2017 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company designs software that enables users to plan routes, schedule jobs, and monitor equipment in real-time. Its self-driving technology incorporates perception sensors and robotic actuators, allowing tractors to navigate fields autonomously. The system also provides features such as remote emergency stops and obstacle avoidance. By gathering data on field patterns, Bear Flag Robotics offers predictive analytics that assist farmers in optimizing their operations, thereby increasing productivity, reducing costs, and enhancing safety in agricultural practices.

Petasense Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Foster City, California, is an Industrial IoT startup focused on enhancing the reliability of industrial machinery. The company provides an innovative end-to-end solution that includes a patent-pending wireless vibration sensor, cloud-based software, and machine learning analytics. This technology allows clients to monitor and predict the health of critical machines in real-time, thereby reducing unplanned downtime and lowering repair costs. Petasense serves a diverse range of clients, including industry leaders such as JLL, C&W Services, Silicon Valley Power, and Stanford University. The founders, Abhinav Khushraj and Arun Santhebennur, bring extensive experience in building enterprise companies, bolstered by their educational backgrounds from MIT and IIT.

3D Robotics, Inc. is a manufacturer of drones, specializing in advanced aerial technology for sectors such as construction, insurance, surveying, agriculture, utilities, telecommunications, and public safety. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, the company offers a range of products including the Solo motion control drone and Site Scan, a cloud-connected mobile application designed for autonomous inspections, scans, and surveys. Site Scan facilitates the creation of 2D maps and 3D models, while the company also provides the Pixhawk autopilot system for building unmanned aerial vehicles, along with various parts and accessories. 3D Robotics focuses on making drone technology accessible for data analysis and land mapping, enabling clients to collect accurate aerial data and transform it into actionable insights for informed decision-making at construction sites. The company distributes its products through resellers and its online store globally.

Tend.ai Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing cloud robotics software specifically for machine tending. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bend, Oregon, the company provides an innovative solution through its in.view software, which enables users to remotely monitor and analyze the performance of production robots in real-time using mobile devices. Tend.ai's technology harnesses machine learning to predict failures in robots and factory equipment, facilitating efficient monitoring and control. The company’s intelligent control software simplifies smart manufacturing for businesses of all sizes, allowing them to manage any robot tending any machine from any location. Additionally, Tend.ai offers the Cell.Mate edge device, which ensures secure communication between the robot and the software without exposing vulnerabilities to the internet, thus enhancing operational security.

Petasense Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Foster City, California, is an Industrial IoT startup focused on enhancing the reliability of industrial machinery. The company provides an innovative end-to-end solution that includes a patent-pending wireless vibration sensor, cloud-based software, and machine learning analytics. This technology allows clients to monitor and predict the health of critical machines in real-time, thereby reducing unplanned downtime and lowering repair costs. Petasense serves a diverse range of clients, including industry leaders such as JLL, C&W Services, Silicon Valley Power, and Stanford University. The founders, Abhinav Khushraj and Arun Santhebennur, bring extensive experience in building enterprise companies, bolstered by their educational backgrounds from MIT and IIT.

3D Robotics, Inc. is a manufacturer of drones, specializing in advanced aerial technology for sectors such as construction, insurance, surveying, agriculture, utilities, telecommunications, and public safety. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, the company offers a range of products including the Solo motion control drone and Site Scan, a cloud-connected mobile application designed for autonomous inspections, scans, and surveys. Site Scan facilitates the creation of 2D maps and 3D models, while the company also provides the Pixhawk autopilot system for building unmanned aerial vehicles, along with various parts and accessories. 3D Robotics focuses on making drone technology accessible for data analysis and land mapping, enabling clients to collect accurate aerial data and transform it into actionable insights for informed decision-making at construction sites. The company distributes its products through resellers and its online store globally.

3D Robotics, Inc. is a manufacturer of drones, specializing in advanced aerial technology for sectors such as construction, insurance, surveying, agriculture, utilities, telecommunications, and public safety. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, the company offers a range of products including the Solo motion control drone and Site Scan, a cloud-connected mobile application designed for autonomous inspections, scans, and surveys. Site Scan facilitates the creation of 2D maps and 3D models, while the company also provides the Pixhawk autopilot system for building unmanned aerial vehicles, along with various parts and accessories. 3D Robotics focuses on making drone technology accessible for data analysis and land mapping, enabling clients to collect accurate aerial data and transform it into actionable insights for informed decision-making at construction sites. The company distributes its products through resellers and its online store globally.

3D Robotics, Inc. is a manufacturer of drones, specializing in advanced aerial technology for sectors such as construction, insurance, surveying, agriculture, utilities, telecommunications, and public safety. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, the company offers a range of products including the Solo motion control drone and Site Scan, a cloud-connected mobile application designed for autonomous inspections, scans, and surveys. Site Scan facilitates the creation of 2D maps and 3D models, while the company also provides the Pixhawk autopilot system for building unmanned aerial vehicles, along with various parts and accessories. 3D Robotics focuses on making drone technology accessible for data analysis and land mapping, enabling clients to collect accurate aerial data and transform it into actionable insights for informed decision-making at construction sites. The company distributes its products through resellers and its online store globally.

Turnsmith provides process automation solutions to lean manufacturers through an Internet gateway. It offers Kanban solution, which allows individual cells or supply chains to process automation investment, by reducing the management time and information gathering required to monitor, update, and transmit card-based replenishment needs. The company was incorporated in 2002 and is based in Durham, North Carolina.