California-based Mantis Robotics has secured $5 million in funding led by Switzerland-based Emerald Technology Ventures, with additional support from the Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund. The new investment will support the company’s efforts to scale operations, expand its product offerings, and grow its footprint in the industrial robotics sector.
The company has developed adaptive robotic arms designed for safe human interaction without the need for external safeguards such as fences or laser barriers. Equipped with proprietary sensor technology, the robots can process real-time environmental data to detect obstacles and people, adjusting their behavior to ensure safety. The robots also feature deployment software with a 3D real-time Digital Twin interface that simplifies use, requiring no technical or coding expertise. This innovation has the potential to reduce deployment costs by up to 75% and broaden applications across industries.
Mantis Robotics positions its technology as a tool for advancing human-machine collaboration. “We built our company on the premise that robots should be an extension of human capability,” said Gerry Vannuffelen, Founder and CEO. He emphasized the company’s role in bridging AI application software and physical robotic systems, allowing for safe and effective human-robot interaction.
Emerald Technology Ventures highlighted the transformative potential of Mantis Robotics’ approach to Physical AI. Michal Natora, Senior Investment Director, stated that the technology has the capacity to unlock new automation use cases, initially in manufacturing and warehousing, with potential applications across various domains. Franziska Bossart, Head of the Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund, underscored the importance of human-centric technology in creating safer and more ergonomic workplaces, expressing enthusiasm for Mantis Robotics’ contributions to advancing collaborative robotics.
