Robotics Startups

8Fleet is a ride hail fleet operator building infrastructure to support autonomous vehicle (AV) operations at scale, including fleet management software, operational capabilities, and physical assets. It currently scales non-autonomous ride hail fleets in key markets while positioning itself to power the transition to mass autonomous mobility adoption.

3 investors

Ekso Bionics develops wearable exoskeleton robotics used to help people with paralysis stand and walk, to augment worker physical capabilities, and to support rehabilitation and R&D. It serves medical/rehabilitation and industrial markets in the healthcare robotics and medical device category.

3 investors

Elodin provides a cloud-based simulation platform for building autonomous systems, targeting developers and engineers creating satellites, drones, and robots. The company aims to make advanced autonomy tooling accessible and affordable to innovators in aerospace and robotics.

3 investors

General Intuition develops foundation models capable of perceiving, predicting, and acting in the physical world, trained on large-scale gameplay data to power autonomous driving, robotics, and real-world AI applications.

3 investors

EndoRobotics builds robotic and manual platforms that convert a standard diagnostic endoscope into a precise surgical tool for endoluminal therapies such as ESD, EMR, and defect closure. Spun out of Korea University, the company serves gastroenterologists and surgeons performing complex, incisionless GI procedures.

3 investors

Eridale designs integrated robotics and software for restaurant kitchens, automating repetitive, labor-heavy tasks so staff can focus on hospitality. Its system co-designs menu and machine from first principles to improve service speed, consistency, and unit economics in fast food operations.

3 investors

The company manufactures electromechanical products including rotary clutches, linear brakes, and voltage drivers for industrial applications.

3 investors

Zimmer Biomet is a medical device and digital health company committed to patient safety and product security across its portfolio. The company maintains a comprehensive Global Product Security Program that implements secure product development practices including threat modeling, secure coding, vulnerability management, and post-market surveillance.

3 investors

EyePick develops robotic systems that use computer vision to identify, sort, and handle objects in settings where items are not arranged in fixed positions. The robots are offered to manufacturers on a service basis, aimed at repetitive handling tasks on production and packing lines.

3 investors

Fauna Robotics designs and assembles robotics products in the United States, providing Sprout, a development platform that enables developers to build and deploy robot applications more efficiently.

3 investors

The company develops AI models that let robots perform physical tasks—such as grasping, handover, and navigation—in unstructured real-world environments, exposed to users through an API for building robot applications. Its technology, referred to as the Skild Brain, targets uses like automating inspections in dangerous settings and repetitive dexterous tasks.

3 investors

Fether Labs develops wrist-worn sensors that measure tendon displacement and mechanical pressure to translate hand movements into digital output. Its hardware and data pipeline map the human hand for applications such as robot training and gesture control in virtual and AR/XR interfaces.

3 investors

Fixposition provides positioning and localization software, hardware modules, and sensor solutions for OEMs in robotics, agriculture, mining, and autonomous vehicle sectors. The company offers customizable solutions including licensing for high-volume manufacturers, system-on-module offerings, and tailored positioning platforms with AI algorithms.

3 investors

Flights Inc. provides a 3D imaging service that uses mobile scanners with high-precision SLAM and 3D Gaussian Splatting technology to capture on-site measurements of buildings, interiors, and objects and generate detailed 3D image data. The output is used for digital twin construction, digital archiving of structures, and VR/AR content, targeting construction sites, industrial facilities, and buildings; the company also sells the mobile scanners.

3 investors

Flywheel AI provides remote operation systems for excavators and construction equipment, enabling operators to control multiple machines or sites from a distance while improving site safety and productivity.

3 investors

Forge Automation manufactures custom metal parts on demand for mechanical engineers, with parts delivered within four days through an online CAD upload process. The company operates software-controlled factories to shorten typical lead times in the custom machining industry.

3 investors

Fotokite makes actively tethered drone systems (Fotokite Sigma) with thermal and color cameras and native operating software that provide public safety teams with aerial situational awareness through automated, push-button launch and landing. The system integrates with vehicles and platforms like Axon for use in fire response, search and rescue, and other emergency missions.

3 investors

Foxglove builds observability tooling and open-source software for robotics engineers to accelerate development and deployment. The platform serves robotics teams across industries developing autonomous systems and robots.

3 investors

FullDepth develops and manufactures industrial underwater drones (autonomous vehicles) for inspection and survey operations in marine and subsea environments. The company creates autonomous underwater vehicle technology and provides related underwater inspection services.

3 investors

German Bionic develops wearable exoskeletons and smart power suits that use AI to assist workers with heavy lifting, prevent posture injuries, and improve workplace safety. The company serves industrial, logistics, healthcare, and airport operations sectors globally.

3 investors

GreaseBoss provides lubrication management software for fixed plant facilities, enabling maintenance teams to monitor and control both automatic and manual greasing operations across equipment. The platform helps industrial plants systematize lubrication workflows, verify automatic lubricator performance, and ensure preventative maintenance schedules are followed.

3 investors

Greenroom Robotics develops software for maritime autonomy and remote vessel operations, including AI-based navigation and operations management tools built on its Greenroom Platform. Its products serve maritime operators of vessels up to 100m across autonomous, remote, and crewed configurations.

3 investors

H2L develops interface technology that connects human body sensations to computers, conducting research across hardware, software, AI, and robotics for applications including BodySharing technology.

3 investors

HarvestX provides automated pollination robots and AI-driven environmental control systems for year-round strawberry cultivation in plant factories. The company offers end-to-end support from seedling to harvest across cultivation equipment, robotics, and operational management systems.

3 investors