Robotics Startups

Amos Power develops autonomous, fully electric tractors for agricultural use, featuring path planning, field mapping, obstacle avoidance, and full self-driving capabilities via cameras, radar, and machine learning. The compact, modular machines are aimed at farming operations dealing with labor shortages and tractor safety risks.

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Aquiline Drones develops US-made industrial drones and an AI machine-vision engine, and operates a distributed manufacturing and service ecosystem built on cloud, IoT, and AI. It offers drone franchises, FAA Part 107 pilot training, and in-house drone insurance, serving commercial, infrastructure, energy/utility, security, and government customers with applications such as graffiti removal, spray washing, and inspections.

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ArcScan develops ophthalmic diagnostic imaging technology, including very high-frequency digital ultrasound systems for measuring the cornea and anterior segment of the eye. Its products support refractive surgery applications such as keratoconus screening and corneal epithelium measurement.

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Artimus Robotics develops HASEL actuators — soft, electrically controlled artificial muscles that convert electrical to mechanical energy using flexible materials, liquid dielectrics, and electrostatic forces, as an alternative to pneumatic systems. It also designs and manufactures specialty high voltage electronics for research and OEM robotics and actuation applications.

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Automated Retail Technologies (ART) builds and deploys Just Baked automated kiosks that prepare and dispense hot, made-to-order meals in under two minutes without on-site kitchen staff. The kiosks serve foodservice operators and high-traffic venues such as hospitals, campuses, airports, and workplaces across the US.

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Autonomous Marine Systems (AMS) builds the DATAMARAN, an autonomous multi-hulled sailing platform for long-dwell ocean sensing and data collection. The company serves customers in offshore energy, offshore wind, coastal monitoring and defense sectors, and was acquired by JASCO Applied Sciences in July 2024.

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Avawatz builds AvaAI, an end-to-end AI development platform that automates data labeling, model training, and production monitoring for robotics and computer vision, along with AXIA, an application layer for real-time inference, analytics, and post-hoc analysis. It targets high-stakes environments such as security, medical imaging, and logistics, serving customers including autonomous systems, industrial automation, and government agencies like the US DoD and DHS.

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Company focused on humanoid and industrial robotics driven by AI foundation models, targeting applications such as warehouse automation and surgical systems. It serves sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, defense, and logistics.

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Botlink develops drone software, including the Botlink app, used across industries such as agriculture, mining, roofing, and public safety. The company focuses on autonomous systems and drone technology.

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CapSen Robotics develops software providing 3D perception and motion planning for robots, along with a user interface for configuring and controlling automated operations. The technology enables robotic systems to handle tasks such as picking, assembly, and manipulation.

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Carnegie Foundry is a venture capital firm focused on seeding early-stage robotics and automation startups based in Pittsburgh, addressing the funding gap for hardware-driven industrial robotics companies. The firm targets startups across industries including warehouse automation, autonomous vehicles, agriculture, healthcare, energy, and manufacturing.

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PickNik provides robotics consulting services that conduct technical feasibility studies and system architecture reviews for companies evaluating robot deployment. The company delivers detailed technical roadmaps, risk assessments, and architectural designs to help customers validate robotics concepts before committing resources.

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Code19 Racing develops an autonomous vehicle software platform for motorsports and autonomous mobility research, founded by military veterans to advance AI driver technology in racing competition.

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Construction Robotics builds on-site tools and labor-saving equipment, such as smart lifting devices, aimed at improving worker safety and productivity for construction crews. Its products are designed to reduce jobsite injuries and extend the capabilities of the construction workforce.

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CONTACT builds hardware and software that capture the force, motion, and contact signals behind human hand dexterity and translate them into training data, haptic teleoperation control, and feedback for robotic hands. Its products serve Physical AI teams working on imitation learning, robotic manipulation, and XR-based training, including high-stakes and ITAR-relevant environments.

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Cosmoserve Space develops Active Debris Removal (ADR) technology using its proprietary "Reviver" and "Mothercraft" spacecraft to capture and de-orbit orbital debris and non-operational satellites. It provides commercial de-orbiting and debris removal services to satellite constellation operators and government space agencies.

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Dino Don Inc. designs and builds large, anatomically accurate robotic dinosaurs for zoos and museums worldwide. The company is led by Jurassic Park advisor "Dino" Don Lessem.

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Arrive AI operates the Arrive Point Network, a delivery infrastructure connecting couriers, robots, and drones with smart access points that offer controlled access, climate-controlled storage, and AI-driven route optimization. It serves businesses across logistics and supply chain, including use cases such as secure delivery of medical supplies with chain-of-custody tracking.

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ECM designs custom printed circuit board stator motors for robotic applications, offering significant reductions in weight and axial length compared to conventional catalog servo motors. The motors feature zero cogging torque, high peak torque, and precise controllability, serving robotics OEMs developing collaborative robots, surgical robots, and multi-joint systems.

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EKTO VR builds motorized robotic boots (Ekto One) that let users walk naturally in place to move through virtual reality, aiming to reduce the motion sickness associated with other VR locomotion methods. The wearable hardware combines robotics and AI-powered design as a VR locomotion solution.

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FireFly Robotics (FireFly Automatix) builds autonomous robotic systems for turf management, including self-driving mowers used by golf courses and sports fields. Its precision turf robotics serve grounds maintenance operators.

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Flexxbotics provides software combined with hardware and services that connects industrial robots and factory automation cells to machines, PLCs, MES/QMS, and SCADA systems for closed-loop control and data acquisition. It serves manufacturers in sectors such as aerospace and defense, automotive, semiconductor and electronics, and life sciences to improve throughput, uptime, and compliance.

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Haystack Robotics develops robotics technologies combining AI, microbiology, and healthcare expertise, aimed at cleaner and safer applications. The company operates with a global team across the US and India.

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Hirebotics builds turnkey collaborative robot (cobot) systems for welding, cutting, and painting, controlled through its cloud-based Beacon app on a smartphone, tablet, or browser without traditional robot programming. It serves fabrication shops, job shops, contract manufacturers, and OEMs across industries such as metal fabrication, construction, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense.

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