Robotics Startups

IMSystems develops the Archimedes Drive, a traction-based precision speed reducer that transmits torque through hollow steel rollers to achieve zero backlash and low lost motion for robotics applications. The drive targets humanoids and advanced robots requiring precise, quiet, and durable motion in joints and mobile manipulators.

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inait develops "Digital Brain" AI based on causal, brain-inspired learning that can learn cause and effect and accumulate cognitive skills in dynamic environments. It targets multiple industry verticals with its inait Adaptive Machines (iAMs), starting with finance and robotics.

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Inax Inamoto is a Japanese engineering company that supplies industrial laundry equipment, systems, and after-sales service for the cleaning and linen supply industry. It integrates AI, IoT, and robotics with thermal, water, and energy technology to support factory automation, labor reduction, and running-cost reduction for its customers.

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Inbolt develops a 3D vision robotics software platform that lets industrial robots locate parts and adjust their trajectories in real time using a robot-mounted 3D camera and a CAD-trained AI model. It serves manufacturers looking to retrofit existing robot stations or commission new ones for tasks like bin picking, pick-and-place, fastening, and dispensing on stationary or moving lines.

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Inbolt provides AI-powered vision guidance that installs on existing industrial robots and uses a robot-mounted camera to adapt robot trajectories in real time to part shifts, misalignments, and lighting changes. It targets manufacturing engineers on the factory floor to reduce downtime and enable retrofits without fixture redesign or complex programming.

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ifMagic provides a modular hardware platform with no-code embedded programming that allows users to snap together physical components and control them wirelessly without compilation. The platform serves makers, professionals, and enterprises building adaptable physical systems with local processing and API interoperability.

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Inertial Sense builds compact, low-cost precision navigation and positioning hardware that enables autonomy in devices such as drones, mobile robots, autonomous vehicles, precision agriculture equipment, and last-mile delivery vehicles. Founded in 2013 and now part of NovAtel/Hexagon, the company serves aerospace, defense, robotics, and industrial automation markets.

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iNGage develops high-performance navigation sensors based on MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) technology for high-volume applications. The fabless semiconductor company serves the navigation and inertial sensor market.

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InkSmith is an education technology company founded in 2017 that focuses on purpose-driven learning in Canadian classrooms, and has expanded to oversee multiple operating brands.

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Innorobix provides engineering support services to manufacturers, specializing in PLC troubleshooting, Ignition SCADA architecture, and Autonomous Mobile Robot integration to reduce downtime and modernize operations. The company serves mid to large manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, food, water, and recycling sectors.

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Inova Drone designs and manufactures small unmanned aircraft systems with modular, customizable designs for government, defense, industrial, and commercial applications. The systems integrate sensors, cameras, and 5G connectivity to deliver real-time data processing and mission-critical capabilities.

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Inspired Flight makes GS-ONE, a dedicated ground control station for its IF800 Tomcat and IF1200A drones, featuring a 7-inch touchscreen, AES-128 encrypted communication, and hot-swappable batteries. The controller is Blue UAS and NDAA compliant and targets professional and U.S. government/enterprise drone operators.

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Intelic (formerly Avalor AI) builds NEXUS, command-and-control software for unmanned systems and robotics used in military operations, and Intelic BASE, a procurement hub for unmanned systems. It serves European defence ministries and defence companies, with a focus on the Netherlands and Ukraine.

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Intelligent City makes prefabricated, integrated mass timber building components and uses industrialized construction methods to build urban housing. It focuses on sustainable, affordable multi-unit residential buildings combining mass timber and Passive House standards.

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Interaction Labs builds Ongo, an AI-powered desk lamp that responds to its environment with movement and expressive behavior, learning a user's patterns over time and processing vision locally on the device. The product combines robotics and emotional-intelligence features for consumer desk and home use.

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Intero provides inspection, environmental, and industrial services for critical infrastructure, helping customers measure methane emissions, ensure pipeline integrity, and manage workplace safety. The company serves operators of oil, gas, and industrial assets seeking to reduce environmental and safety risks.

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Inti-Tech develops robotic dry-cleaning systems for solar panels in centralized and decentralized photovoltaic plants, approved by Tier 1 solar module manufacturers. The company also builds automated cleaning solutions for equipment such as pyranometers, serving solar energy operators primarily in the Latin American market.

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Inverto provides drone and satellite data analytics for coastal restoration site selection, helping project developers identify optimal locations for mangrove establishment by analyzing water, soil, and vegetation patterns. The company develops spatial models and predictive tools to guide restoration design and anticipate site evolution under changing climate conditions.

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Inverto develops drone-based hardware and software solutions for coastal wetland restoration, mangrove planting, and reforestation operations. The company serves environmental restoration and agriculture organizations seeking to scale automated ecosystem recovery.

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Blackhorn Ventures is a venture capital firm, founded in 2017, that invests at Series Seed and Series A in software-centric companies addressing the digitization and decarbonization of industrial sectors including energy, construction, supply chain/logistics, and transportation.

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Invio Automation is a full-service industrial automation provider that designs, builds, and supports systems for manufacturers, including AGVs, robotic assembly cells, controls engineering, machine vision, leak testing, and precision dispensing. It serves industries such as medical device manufacturing and smart meter production with end-to-end automation across the production line.

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ioCrops builds AI-based cultivation software and greenhouse robots to automate farm production, combining IoT sensors, growing solutions, labor management, and autonomous robots into an integrated tech stack for greenhouse operators. Its solutions are used across roughly 700 farms in South Korea, including major greenhouses and smart farm innovation valleys.

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A Chinese robotics company that manufactures autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), including forklifting robots, outdoor mobile platforms, and robotic arms for industrial applications and logistics.

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Itensify designs and manufactures electrically powered pressure testing equipment and related products, replacing traditional energy-intensive air-driven systems. The company serves industrial customers requiring sustainable and cost-efficient technical solutions.

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