Innovation Works’ Robotics Factory welcomes 5 companies to Accelerate program
Summary
with access to the Robotics Factory Scale prototyping and testing facility.The companies joining the Accelerate program follow unique paths to create and build their businesses. We help them perform customer discovery, develop product and market fit, and grow into successful startups, said Kevin Dowling, managing director of the Robotics Factory. Pittsburghs broad and deep community of robotics leaders is the perfect environment for these companies to thrive. Our team of entrepreneurs is eager to provide their deep domain and commercialization experience to this cohort.This cohort spans robotics applications from multiple industries, including health tech, aviation and plastic recycling.ForSight Assistive Devices: Wearable devices to safely guide visually impaired users through unfamiliar and dynamic environments.HeadStrait Labs: Medical devices that improve patient outcomes during prehospital care and emergency transportation.Humotech: Wearable device platforms enabling researchers and developers to accelerate innovation in prosthetics, orthotics and exoskeletons.Journey Robotics: Aviation automation offering to improve the safety and efficiency of loading, unloading, handling and throughout of passenger cargo. Voaige has raised $2 million in pre-seed led by Draper Associates and Boost VC Aquatonomy secured $20,000 and first place at the Duquesne New Venture Challenge Velo AI sold out their first production run of Copilot