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Mantis Robotics, a pioneer in Physical AI for robotic automation, announced Monday that it has secured $5 million in new investments led by Emerald Technology Ventures with participation from the Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund. This cash infusion will enable Mantis Robotics to scale its operations, enhance its product portfolio, and expand its presence in the rapidly growing industrial robotics market.<\/p>\n
Mantis has entered the next frontier in robotics<\/a> by creating the first adaptive, human-centered robots. The company makes industrial robotic arms that are inherently safe for human interaction, eliminating the need for costly and complex external safeguards such as fences or laser barriers. Mantis\u2019 technology learns and understands its environment based on sensor data from a proprietary built-in sensor-suite. This enables Mantis Robots to detect obstacles and humans in its direct environment and adjust the robot\u2019s behavior accordingly in real-time, making robot arms safe and autonomous.<\/p>\n The robot\u2019s intuitive deployment software with a 3D real-time Digital Twin, requires no technical or coding knowledge to use, making them accessible for diverse industries and users, including for ecommerce fulfillment<\/a>. By reducing operational complexity, Mantis\u2019 robot systems can result in savings of as much as 75% in a typical robotic deployment. The company\u2019s transformative technology has the potential to advance industries far beyond manufacturing and warehousing, paving the way for a new era of human-machine collaboration<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cWe built our company on the premise that robots should be an extension of the human capability,\u201d said Gerry Vannuffelen, Founder & CEO of Mantis Robotics<\/strong>. \u201cOur industry has benefited greatly from many new developments in AI-powered application software. Unfortunately, these systems do not allow for safe human-robot interaction. We provide the link between AI and the physical world, by enabling robots to interact safely and capably with humans.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe investment into Mantis Robotics is another bet of Emerald on the huge potential of Physical AI. We believe Mantis Robotics\u2019 unique technology will revolutionize robotics and will enable never-seen before levels of human-machine collaboration. Mantis Robotics unlocks entirely new automation use cases initially in manufacturing and in warehousing, and in soon virtually every other domain,\u201d said Michal Natora, Senior Investment Director at Emerald<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cAt Amazon, collaborative technology is key to running safe and efficient operations. Technology can serve its best purpose when it\u2019s human-centric and able to work seamlessly to support employees as they deliver for our customers,\u201d said Franziska Bossart, Head of the Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund<\/strong>. \u201cWe are excited about Mantis Robotics\u2019 science-driven approach to advancing human-machine collaboration, fostering safer and more ergonomic workplaces.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n