Robotics Startups

Sensable provides computer vision software for manufacturing facilities that analyzes work processes in real-time through cameras to identify inefficiencies, optimize workflows, and improve worker safety. The platform serves manufacturing operations teams seeking to reduce production losses, conduct time studies, and enhance workforce training through video-based activity analysis.

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Sensate Robotics develops tactile sensors and robotic gripping systems that enable machines to sense touch and handle delicate, irregular objects. The company targets agriculture, initially focusing on fruit handling and inspection in crops like avocados and apples.

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Sentante develops a robotic system for endovascular interventions that enables surgeons to remotely control guidewires and catheters with tactile feedback and real-time imaging. The platform serves interventional cardiologists, neurointerventionalists, and peripheral vascular specialists performing minimally invasive procedures.

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SentiSystems develops sensor fusion technology centered on the SentiBoard, a custom circuit board enabling high-precision time synchronization across multiple sensor types for autonomous systems applications. The company serves industrial and research sectors requiring reliable multi-sensor integration.

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Sentinel R&D mass-manufactures modular, payload-agnostic fixed-wing UAVs using automated composites, offering mission-specific and export-ready configurations. The company builds drone platforms designed for military warfighters and battlefield use.

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Seoul Robotics develops autonomous vehicle fleet control technology for industrial logistics operations including automotive factories, ports, and distribution hubs. The company serves customers across the U.S., Europe, Japan, and Korea.

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Seriema Robotics builds autonomous robots designed to operate safely alongside people in shared indoor and outdoor environments. Its product HUGO is an autonomous vehicle that uses sensors and AI to transport cargo, detect obstacles, and plan optimal routes.

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Shanda is a platform that simplifies podcast creation and editing for content creators and knowledge sharers. The software reduces audio editing time from hours to minutes, enabling storytellers and thought leaders to publish podcasts without technical barriers.

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Sharpa builds humanoid robotics hardware, including the D01 system that combines a dexterous Wave hand, 7-DoF arms, whole-body tactile E-skin, and a teleoperation system for complex physical tasks. Its technology targets real-world manipulation requiring high precision, agility, and tactile sensing.

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Shepherd Robotics develops general-purpose robots for skilled physical tasks, using robot foundation models and modular hardware trained on real-world and simulation data to handle manipulation work. Its systems target data center construction and operations, cable and wire manufacturing, wire harness assembly, kitting, and factory packaging for the AI infrastructure and advanced manufacturing sectors.

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UFORCE builds autonomous defense systems, including combat-proven platforms used in the Russia-Ukraine War for missions in contested environments. The company pairs advanced AI software with hardware and is expanding from Ukraine to NATO allies and the U.S.

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Shift provides end-to-end development of autonomous maritime systems, covering mission design, hardware assembly, sensor and payload integration, field deployment, and long-term sustainment. It serves governmental agencies, defence organizations, technology companies, and research initiatives for maritime security and environmental monitoring operations.

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Shimada Works (株式会社島田製作所) is a Japanese manufacturer specializing in metal press processing, press die design and production, press-related equipment, and transfer robot manufacturing. It supplies major automotive parts makers and operates plants in Ibaraki and Nagano, Japan, and in Chonburi, Thailand.

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A manufacturer of machinery and equipment that develops technology and solutions to improve productivity at customers' production sites and add value to their products. It positions itself as a manufacturing company focused on supporting end-user operations.

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Shiraz builds a robot foundation model that learns a new manufacturing task from a single human video demonstration, without programming or retraining, and delivers the full stack of hardware, model, and on-site deployment. It targets high-mix manufacturers whose production lines change frequently.

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ShopSabre CNC designs and manufactures industrial CNC routers, plasma machines, knife cutters, and laser engraving systems, all built in the USA. It serves small businesses, large manufacturers, and hobbyist creators across industries such as cabinetry, vehicles, aerospace, and signage.

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Autonomous designs and sells hardware for work and AI, including office furniture (standing desks, ergonomic chairs), prefab home office pods, personal robots, and AI datacenter computers. It offers a consumer and business online store spanning ergonomic office products and robotics/AI hardware.

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Shotput builds software to automate logistics and fulfillment operations for e-commerce companies, handling tasks like route optimization, demand forecasting, and cost reduction across shipping and warehousing.

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Shotwell.ai provides automated failure detection from video data for robotics companies, analyzing footage from both development and production environments to generate annotations with minimal latency.

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Sightec develops visual autonomy software for unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) that enables reliable navigation and situational awareness in GPS-denied, urban, and contested environments using computer vision technology. The company serves UAV operators and mission-critical applications across thousands of operational sorties.

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Teledyne DALSA designs, develops, and manufactures high-performance digital imaging products and semiconductor products and services, with core competencies in specialized integrated circuits, electronics, software, and semiconductor wafer processing. Established in 1980, it operates internationally as part of Teledyne Technologies.

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Silica develops low-cost actuators with built-in force sensing, giving robots the ability to detect physical forces in their environment. The company serves robotics developers and manufacturers building physical AI systems.

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Swap Robotics builds 100% electric autonomous robots for utility-scale solar sites, handling vegetation management, solar panel laying during construction, and materials movement. It designs both hardware and software in-house and serves solar developers, EPC contractors, and asset owners across North America.

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Simplex is an Egyptian industrial solutions provider that supplies CNC machinery and industrial equipment to manufacturers across 50+ sectors in 17 countries. The company focuses on driving local industry innovation across Egypt, the Middle East, and North Africa through high-specification European-standard machines.

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