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Contactile

Sydney, AU · Founded 2019 · 9 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors

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Contactile develops tactile sensor technology, including the PapillArray tactile sensor arrays that measure 3D displacement, force, vibration, torque, slip, and friction, along with force/torque sensors and two-finger grippers. Its products target robotics, prosthetics, industrial handling, and research applications across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and other sectors.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareRobotics

Founders & leadership

Contactile was founded in 2019 by Heba Khamis, Benjamin Xia, and Stephen Redmond.

HKHeba Khamis
Heba KhamisCEO, Co-founderHeba Khamis has expertise in tactile sensing, robotics, prosthetics design, and human tactile physiology, with a background in biosignal processing. She is founder of Contactile, which develops optical tactile sensors for robotic manipulation and humanoid systems.
BXBenjamin Xia
Benjamin XiaCo-Founder
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Stephen RedmondCo-founder (2019-2022)

Investors · 5

Radar Ventureslisted by Radar Ventures

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True Ventureslisted by True VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $3M

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UNSW Founders 10xlisted by UNSW Founders 10xSydney · $100K

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Also in the syndicate · 1

UNSW Founders

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$2.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2022

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In the news

Contactile wins Propel-AIR 2026 as ARM Hub and MassRobotics deepen Australia-Boston robotics ties - MassRoboticsmassrobotics.org · Aug 2026PR Newswire: Contactile Raises US$2.5M to Scale Tactile Sensors for Robot Dexterity - Contactilecontactile.com · May 2022Contactile Raises US$2.5 Million to Accelerate Development of Tactile Sensor Technology for Robotic Dexterityprnewswire.com · May 2022For Investors - Contactilecontactile.com · Sep 2020

Frequently asked questions

What does Contactile do?
Contactile develops tactile sensor technology, including the PapillArray tactile sensor arrays that measure 3D displacement, force, vibration, torque, slip, and friction, along with force/torque sensors and two-finger grippers. Its products target robotics, prosthetics, industrial handling, and research applications across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and other sectors.
Who founded Contactile?
Contactile was founded by Heba Khamis, Benjamin Xia, Stephen Redmond in 2019.
Who are Contactile's investors?
Contactile's investors include Flying Fox Ventures, Radar Ventures, True Ventures, UNSW Founders 10x.
How much funding has Contactile raised?
Contactile has disclosed $2.5M raised across 1 round.
Where is Contactile headquartered?
Contactile is headquartered in Sydney, AU.