Telefactor Robotics develops advanced vision, dexterity, and control systems that let robots carry out human-directed work, with a particular focus on bomb-disposal and other hazardous remote operations. Based on more than a decade of research and development, its technology includes head-aimed telepresence, rugged low-power camera systems, and dexterous robotic grippers designed to integrate with existing robotic platforms. The company’s work is grounded in the idea of “telefactor”—a robotic system that mimics the motions of a remote operator.
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
International Climbing MachinesFounded in April 2001 as a focused research-and-development effort, Ithaca-based International Climbing Machines builds small, remote-controlled robots for inspecting and maintaining vertical, inverted and underwater surfaces. Its suction-held climbers can traverse obstacles such as bolt heads, weld seams and uneven contours while carrying inspection or maintenance tools, keeping operators on the ground during hazardous work. ICM also developed a magnetically held robot for cleaning and inspecting boiler tube walls in power plants.ITHACA, NY
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
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