Robotics Startups

TELEXISTENCE Inc. designs, manufactures, and operates remote-controlled robots with artificial intelligence, developing hardware, software, AI, and teleoperation technologies in-house. Its products, such as the TX SCARA robot deployed in FamilyMart convenience stores, target retail automation in Japan.

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An AI robotics company.

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Software-defined robotics company enabling logistics providers to automate operations with modular, capital-efficient systems.

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Vantage Robotics designs and manufactures American-made small UAVs (drones), including the pocket-sized Trace nano drone and the Vesper drone, along with a rugged flight controller, for defense, security, and inspection use. Its products offer stabilized EO/IR cameras, encrypted communications, and NDAA-compliant, Blue UAS-cleared manufacturing aimed at government and mission-critical field operators.

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Verdant Robotics builds the SharpShooter, a precision agriculture system that uses machine vision to detect individual plants and apply targeted micro-shots of herbicide or other inputs, replacing broadcast spraying, manual weeding, and thinning. It serves specialty crop growers across organic, no-till, and conventional operations.

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Vumo develops AI-powered car imaging and inspection technology that automates and standardizes vehicle condition assessment for the automotive sector. The platform combines deep learning with robotics and custom hardware to serve car auctions, marketplaces, dealerships, OEMs, rentals, insurance companies, and warehouses globally.

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Walden Robotics builds general-purpose robots as a full-stack Physical AI company, combining hardware, software, AI, and an application layer. Its robots are deployed for production work in manufacturing and logistics.

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Westmag designs and manufactures drone motors and robot actuators for autonomous machines, with design and production based in South San Francisco using domestic and allied supply chains. The company builds integrated motor solutions for drone platforms and humanoid/mobile robots at scale.

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Zeitview provides advanced inspection software for high-value infrastructure assets including solar, wind, properties, telecom, and utility infrastructure. The platform uses aerial imagery and inspections to help operators monitor asset condition and performance throughout their lifecycle, enabling better decision-making and cost efficiency in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure.

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KEN ROBOTECH CORPORATION develops robotics for the construction industry. The company is based in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, with an additional office in Tokyo.

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LexxPluss develops autonomous mobile robots and infrastructure systems that enable industrial equipment at factories and logistics hubs to operate independently without human direction. The company addresses labor shortages and productivity challenges in manufacturing and logistics.

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Megarobo (镁伽科技) develops autonomous agents and multi-agent solutions combining AI and robotic automation for smart laboratories and intelligent manufacturing. Its modular hardware and software systems serve industries including life sciences, chemicals, food and beverage, agriculture, consumer integrated circuits, and new energy, primarily in China.

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AICA develops a software system that combines AI algorithms with real-time, sensor-driven adaptive control to simplify the programming and deployment of industrial robots for manufacturers. Its technology supports applications such as precision polishing, automated screwing, EV battery disassembly, and bi-manual handling, and is used by companies including Schaeffler.

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Almetra builds AI for manufacturing by combining computer vision, sensor data, and manufacturing expertise to help industrial teams understand production processes, identify bottlenecks, and improve operations. It serves manufacturers as an intelligence layer for factories and next-generation robotics, integrating with PLC and MES systems for line monitoring and process analytics.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[{"full_name": "Max Fischer", "title": "Co-founder & CEO"}]

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Ambi Robotics builds AI-powered robotic systems for parcel handling, including robotic stacking (Ambistack), small parcel sorting to last-mile (Ambisort), and AmbiOS, an operating system for robots. Its solutions serve logistics and warehouse operations, using simulation-trained AI and dexterous grippers for high-speed, high-accuracy pick-and-place and sorting.

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Dromeda designs empathetic companion robots intended to reduce loneliness and social isolation, primarily for aged care and assisted living facilities. The robots adapt to individual needs and create personalized engagement experiences for residents.

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Apeiron Labs develops autonomous underwater vehicles and ocean technology for marine applications. The company builds deep-tech solutions for ocean exploration and resource management.

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Apex.AI develops safety-certified, scalable software for mobility systems, including its Apex.OS product (with Apex.Grace runtime SDK and Apex.Ida communication middleware) to help build software-defined vehicles. Its tools serve developers across the automotive, agriculture, medical, and defense industries.

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ARX Robotics develops robotics and sensor systems, with a stated focus on defense applications that protect people and support European sovereignty and security.

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Atum Works develops scalable 3D lithography technology capable of printing metal structures with submicron resolution for advanced manufacturing applications.

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AV builds integrated defense systems for allied military operators, including unmanned aircraft, loitering munitions, counter-UAS systems, ISR, directed energy, and autonomy software across air, land, sea, and space domains. The company reports more than 50,000 deployments across over 55 countries.

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B GARAGE builds autonomous drones powered by computer vision that count and digitalize warehouse inventory in near real time, offered through a Robot-as-a-Service subscription model. The system integrates with warehouse management systems and serves enterprise warehouses handling pallets on high racks or floor-stacked inventory.

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Beagle Technology develops AI-powered mechanical systems for agricultural tractor operation that automate field labor tasks with precision control. The system is designed for commercial crop growers to reduce labor costs and improve efficiency in vineyard and field operations.

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Bear Robotics builds autonomous mobile robots for hospitality and logistics, including restaurant service robots (Servi) that deliver food and bus tables and warehouse AMRs (CARTI) for point-to-point transport and line-side replenishment. Its robots serve restaurants, drive-thru operations, and warehouses, with customers such as McDonald's.

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