Founded 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.
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FORT Robotics, IncBorn from founder Samuel Reeves’s decade of landmine-clearance work, FORT Robotics was established in 2018 to address the safety gap in real-world autonomy. The Philadelphia company develops the Trust Layer, helping robot builders and operators keep autonomous machines under reliable human oversight as they move into workplaces shared with people. FORT says its technology is used by more than 600 customers and 19,000 devices worldwide.PHILADELPHIA, PA
Ghost RoboticsFounded 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.PHILADELPHIA, PA
Advent Design CorporationEstablished by MIT alumni in 1984, Advent Design Corporation is a Bristol, Pennsylvania engineering company that designs and integrates robotics, machine-safety systems, and custom automation for manufacturers. Its robotics work dates to 1992, with vision-guided applications added in 1999, and the company now operates from a 25,000-square-foot facility serving manufacturers nationwide. Advent has completed more than 3,000 projects for over 650 customers and is also North America’s authorized sales and service provider for hhb Electronic.BRISTOL, PA
Carnegie RoboticsFounded in 2010, Pittsburgh-based Carnegie Robotics designs and manufactures rugged sensors, computing devices, and autonomous systems for demanding commercial and defense applications. Its work ranges from MultiSense stereo cameras to custom autonomy programs, with engineering, manufacturing, and quality operations kept in-house at its U.S. facility. The company’s 60,000-square-foot manufacturing operation is certified to ISO 9001:2015 and has supported projects with partners including the U.S. Army, DARPA, Uber, and Boston Dynamics.PITTSBURGH, PA