Founded in 2015 by Avik De and Gavin Kenneally after developing direct-drive robots such as Minitaur, Ghost Robotics builds legged unmanned ground vehicles for commercial and defense missions. Its Vision 60 quadruped is designed for rough, unstructured terrain, with field-replaceable components and customizable payloads that help keep people out of hazardous environments. The company reports more than 1,000 robots shipped and 25-plus national security customers.
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Raptor Defense CompanyRaptor Defense Company builds unmanned ground combat vehicles, including the Pit Viper and Scorpion platforms, for demanding battlefield missions. Its electric, modular designs are made to carry interchangeable payloads, while the Scorpion adds immersive FPV control and onboard object and threat recognition. The company’s distinctive approach centers on rugged, attritable vehicles that can be deployed individually or linked together for greater cargo capacity and shared power.334511PHILADELPHIA, PA
InnvotronicsSince 2016, Innvotronics has focused on giving law-enforcement tactical teams a safer way to assess high-risk situations. The company designs and manufactures throwable robots, including its stair-climbing MK-8, for remote inspection during operations where sending people in first could increase the danger.EAST SETAUKET, NY
Phantom RobotixEstablished in 2018 by engineers from mechatronics, mechanical engineering and related disciplines, Phantom Robotix develops custom automation and robotics solutions for challenging operational problems. The McKees Rocks company combines artificial intelligence, computer vision and autonomy with hands-on engineering to help clients improve safety and operations. Its work spans collaborations with industrial, transportation and university partners.PITTSBURGH, PA
Humanistic Robotics, IncFounded in 2004, Humanistic Robotics, Inc. designs and builds landmine and IED rollers, wireless machine controls, and unmanned control systems for dangerous, mission-critical work. Its proprietary SafetySense® wireless protocol grew from research in minefields across Afghanistan, Southeast Asia, and the Balkans, while the company’s roller systems have served clients including the U.S. Army and United Nations. Based in Bristol, Pennsylvania, HRI holds ISO 9001:2015 certification.BRISTOL, PA