Who founded RAS Labs?

RAS Labs was founded by W. Lenore Rasmussen in 2014.

How much funding has RAS Labs raised?

RAS Labs has disclosed $345K raised across 1 round.

Where is RAS Labs headquartered?

RAS Labs is headquartered in Hingham, US.

RAS Labs

Hingham, US · Founded 2014 · Massachusetts LLC

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RAS Labs develops ultra-sensitive touch sensing systems that add tactile awareness to robotic grippers. Its Tactile Fingertip combines soft, durable compliance with dynamic grip sensing so robots can grasp objects firmly yet gently, similar to a human fingertip.

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Founders & leadership

RAS Labs was founded in 2014 by W. Lenore Rasmussen.

W. Lenore Rasmussen inCTO & FounderW. Lenore Rasmussen is CTO of RAS Labs, which develops electroactive polymer-based sensors and actuators inspired by biomimetic design. She holds an adjunct professor position at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where she teaches in the Robotics Engineering Department.

Eric SandberginChief Executive Officer2014–2016

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$345K disclosed across 1 round · 2015

▶$345KraisedSep 2015 · 7 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

W. Lenore RasmussenExecutive Officer
Eric SandbergExecutive Officer

Offering amount: $1M
Amount sold: $345K
Minimum investment: $5K
First sale: Jul 2015
Incorporated: Limited Liability Company, Massachusetts, 2014
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken

Agency	Phase	Year	Amount
National Science Foundation	Phase II	2019	$743.9K
National Science Foundation	Phase I	2017	$225K

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.

Frequently asked questions

What does RAS Labs do?: RAS Labs develops ultra-sensitive touch sensing systems that add tactile awareness to robotic grippers. Its Tactile Fingertip combines soft, durable compliance with dynamic grip sensing so robots can grasp objects firmly yet gently, similar to a human fingertip.
Who founded RAS Labs?: RAS Labs was founded by W. Lenore Rasmussen in 2014.
How much funding has RAS Labs raised?: RAS Labs has disclosed $345K raised across 1 round.
Where is RAS Labs headquartered?: RAS Labs is headquartered in Hingham, US.