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Ambi Robotics

Founded 2018 · 49 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors

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Ambi Robotics builds AI-powered robotic systems for parcel sorting and warehouse operations, addressing supply chain and logistics challenges. Its technology combines simulation-to-reality (Sim2Real) learning with robotic dexterity to automate pick-and-place tasks for shipping and fulfillment operators.

Founders & leadership

Ambi Robotics was founded in 2018 by Stephen McKinley and Matthew Matl.

SMStephen McKinley
Stephen McKinleyCo-founder · Chief Operating OfficerStephen McKinley is founder of Ambi Robotics, which develops AI-powered robotic systems for warehouse automation and logistics. He has experience in robotics research, technical fabrication, and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
MMMatthew Matl
Matthew MatlCo-Founder and VP of Software EngineeringMatthew Matl is founder of Ambi Robotics and has specialized research background in mechanics, simulation, and machine learning applied to robotic manipulation.
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David GealyFounder
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Jeff MahlerFounder
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Jim LieferFounder
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Ken GoldbergFounder

Investors · 8

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Science FoundationPhase II2022$972.6K
National Science FoundationPhase I2020$223.1K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Ambi Robotics do?
Ambi Robotics builds AI-powered robotic systems for parcel sorting and warehouse operations, addressing supply chain and logistics challenges. Its technology combines simulation-to-reality (Sim2Real) learning with robotic dexterity to automate pick-and-place tasks for shipping and fulfillment operators.
Who founded Ambi Robotics?
Ambi Robotics was founded by Stephen McKinley, Matthew Matl in 2018.
Who are Ambi Robotics's investors?
Ambi Robotics's investors include Ahren Innovation Capital, Berkeley SkyDeck Fund, Bow Capital, Vertex Ventures, House, Rembrandt Venture Partners, Tiger Global Management, Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd..