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Summer Robotics

Campbell, US · Founded 2018 · 6 known investors

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Summer Robotics builds laser-event sensing technology, a camera-free perception system that lets industrial robots recognize, track, measure, and adapt to parts in real time with 100-micron precision and fast reaction times. It serves automotive, agriculture, construction, electronics, logistics, food prep, and other manufacturing and industrial automation use cases such as fastening, 3D inspection, and pick-and-place.

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Founders & leadership

GD
Gerard Dirk SmitsNamed on SEC filing
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Schuyler Alexander CullenNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 6

Naver D2SFlisted by Naver D2SFSeongnam

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Seabed VClisted by Seabed VC
Applied VenturesreportedSanta Clara · $500K – $3M

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NaverreportedSeongnam-si

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Solasta VenturesreportedBoston

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$4.2M disclosed across 2 of 4 rounds · 2022–2025

▶$750KraisedAug 2023 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Schuyler Alexander CullenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Gerard Dirk SmitsExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$750K
Amount sold
$750K
First sale
Jun 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.4MraisedAug 2022 · 10 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Gerard Dirk SmitsDirector
  • Schuyler Alexander CullenExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$6M
Amount sold
$3.4M
First sale
Jul 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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In the news

Summer Robotics Raises Series A Fundingfinsmes.com · Oct 2025Summer Robotics Raises Series A Financing led by Applied Ventures, LLCfinance.yahoo.com · Sep 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Summer Robotics do?
Summer Robotics builds laser-event sensing technology, a camera-free perception system that lets industrial robots recognize, track, measure, and adapt to parts in real time with 100-micron precision and fast reaction times. It serves automotive, agriculture, construction, electronics, logistics, food prep, and other manufacturing and industrial automation use cases such as fastening, 3D inspection, and pick-and-place.
Who are Summer Robotics's investors?
Summer Robotics's investors include Aju IB Investment, Naver D2SF, Seabed VC, Applied Ventures, Naver, Solasta Ventures.
How much funding has Summer Robotics raised?
Summer Robotics has disclosed $4.2M raised across 2 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Summer Robotics headquartered?
Summer Robotics is headquartered in Campbell, US.