Empire Robotics manufactures flexible robotics that enable the secure grasping and manipulation of various objects with a single tool.
Empire Robotics, Inc. specializes in extremely flexible robotic end-effectors that leverage the jamming phase transition of granular materials. Founded in 2012, Empire's team of soft robotics experts, materials scientists, and experienced automation engineers are serving diverse technology fields including agile manufacturing automation, collaborative robotics, prosthetics, and mobile military robotics. Across a broad range of applications, Empire's products enable secure grasping and manipulation of widely varying objects with simple inexpensive tools.
Announced Date | Round | Money Raised | Number of Investors | Lead Investors | Post Valuation | |
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Apr 7, 2014 | Grant | $0.92M | 1 | National Science Foundation | — | Detail |
Dec 4, 2012 | Grant | $179.88K | 1 | National Science Foundation | — | Detail |
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National Science Foundation | Yes | Grant |