Hardware Startups

OnRobot develops end-of-arm tooling for collaborative and industrial robots, including electric and vacuum grippers, force/torque sensors, screwdrivers, sanders, and vision systems, plus software for deploying and monitoring robotic applications. Formed in 2018 from the merger of On Robot, OptoForce, and Perception Robotics, the Danish company serves manufacturers automating palletizing, material handling, and assembly tasks through a global distributor network.

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Open Energy develops electric vehicle platforms and battery swap systems for B2B fleet operators in logistics and ridesharing, combining automotive engineering expertise with AI-powered energy management solutions.

2 investors

Open Ocean Robotics builds solar-powered autonomous surface vessels and ocean intelligence technology for marine monitoring and data collection. The company serves maritime, defense, and environmental markets with uncrewed marine robotics.

2 investors

OPENEDGES develops semiconductor IP for AI edge computing, including a deep learning accelerator for inference and a memory subsystem consisting of interconnect, memory controller, and PHY IP. Its products target chip designers building efficient edge AI systems.

2 investors

Openshelf builds LB AR/RS, a modular open-source robotics system that automatically stores and tracks physical inventory. The platform combines open-source hardware and software for automating inventory management across a range of item types.

2 investors

Optimized Electrotech designs and manufactures electro-optics and AI-enabled surveillance systems, including counter-drone platforms, long-range and multispectral surveillance, facial recognition access control, and weapon sights, for defence, paramilitary, government, mining, and large corporate clients. The India-based company serves both military and civilian applications across land and aerospace domains, including satellite payloads.

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Optos develops ultra-widefield retinal imaging devices for eyecare professionals to detect, diagnose, document, and treat ocular pathology. The company's devices capture over 80% of the retina in a single image, serving ophthalmologists, optometrists, and other eye care practitioners.

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OptoScale builds an underwater camera system (Bioskop 3.0) and analytics portal that provides real-time measurements of fish weight, sea lice, health, behavior, and feeding for salmon aquaculture operators. The platform offers modular monitoring with API integration to help fish farming teams track fish welfare, cut costs, and optimize production.

2 investors

OPUM is a MedTech company developing medical device technologies, supported by software and hardware engineering teams. The page names its board, executive leadership, and technical team but gives limited detail on the specific product.

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Superconductor Labs manufactures and sells the SoundBed, an immersive audio-haptic bed product priced at $2,699, after acquiring the SoundBed assets from Opus Immersive. The company fulfills consumer orders directly, honoring prior order records as purchase credits.

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Ora develops loudspeaker membranes made from graphene (GrapheneQ) that reduce harmonic distortion, lower power consumption, and increase sound pressure levels. Its acoustic material targets audio hardware makers across applications including gaming headsets, smartphones, laptops, home audio, automotive, and hearing aids.

2 investors

Orbbec develops 3D vision sensors and perception systems for robotics, logistics, retail, and industrial automation. The company provides 3D cameras and chips that enable obstacle avoidance, navigation, depth sensing, facial recognition, and object detection across AIoT applications.

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Orca Systems is a fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops, tests, and manufactures RF ICs, RF IP, mixed-signal ASICs, and RF-based SoCs, with a focus on low-power RF transceivers for the IoT market. It provides chip design and system integration services, including RF, PMU, and baseband integration, for its partners and customers.

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Orca Tech (欧卡智舶) develops autonomous surface vessels including unmanned environmental cleaning boats, smart electric passenger sightseeing boats, and the ORCA-APAS marine autonomous navigation and driver-assistance system for shipping, inspection, tourism, and public-safety applications. Founded in 2017 and based in China, its unmanned boats are deployed across more than 10 countries for water-surface waste collection, water-quality monitoring, and inspection.

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Ordinary Objects provides design and prototyping tools for mixed reality projects, enabling designers to create visual representations of spatial experiences for stakeholders and developers.

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Orienspace develops specialized wireless data link communication systems for airborne platforms operating in complex environments. The company manufactures compact, low-latency transceivers that enable long-range command, telemetry, video, and image transmission for high-speed aircraft and unmanned aerial systems.

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Origin makes an in-office kiosk that dispenses pre-packed frozen pods which employees turn into fresh juice smoothies in about 30 seconds, similar to a Keurig coffee machine. The company sells the pods as a consumable product and aims to expand into other food and items for US offices.

2 investors

Orthoforge provides a diagnostic system using ultrasonic analysis and proprietary algorithms to quantify bone and soft tissue healing after injury, delivered through telemedicine without radiation exposure. The technology targets clinicians and orthopedic patients seeking objective, real-time monitoring of fracture recovery.

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Orthoscan designs and manufactures mini C-arm imaging devices for use in surgical and clinical environments. The company serves the global medical community with products focused on precision, dose optimization, and image clarity.

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A technology company that develops avatar robots and communication tools to enable people with physical disabilities and mobility constraints to participate in society and work remotely. The company operates in assistive technology and inclusive employment services.

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OSCP builds inertial sensors for autonomous systems that operate in environments without reliable satellite signals, such as tunnels, mines, and underwater settings. The company manufactures these sensors in Canada without US-controlled content.

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Outlast Power installs and operates battery storage systems at commercial and industrial sites to reduce electricity demand charges, covering all equipment and installation costs in exchange for a small install fee and a share of the savings. It serves facilities with high, consistent loads such as supermarkets, cold-storage warehouses, quick-service restaurant chains, manufacturers, and property managers/REITs.

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Overdrive Defense makes consumer drug testing kits, including fentanyl test kits and drink spike test kits, for personal safety in high-risk settings such as nightlife and street environments. The company markets its products directly to civilians and partners with nonprofits to distribute them.

2 investors

Owl Labs provides hardware and software solutions for Microsoft Teams Rooms, enabling hybrid meeting experiences across small huddle rooms, medium conference spaces, and large event venues.

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