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Eka Robotics' latest funding round validates its "vision-force-action" model, which uses force sensors to enable robots to adapt grips in real-time without retraining, significantly improving dexterity for industrial pick-and-place tasks. This development addresses a critical bottleneck in robotics by allowing machines to handle varied objects with human-like tactile feedback, moving beyond simple visual recognition to true manipulation intelligence.
Eka Robotics nets $150M at a $1.45B valuation for robot hands that sense force
Robot dexterity startup Eka Robotics Inc. said today it has raised $150 million in new funding at a reported valuation of $1.45 billion. Eka offers an artificial intelligence model for robotic manipulation that works from force data as well as camera images. The company calls it a vision-force-action model. Force sensors in a custom gripper […] The post Eka Robotics nets $150M at a $1.45B valuation for robot hands that sense force appeared first on SiliconANGLE.
Eka Robotics nets $150M at a $1.45B valuation for robot hands that sense force Robot dexterity startup Eka Robotics Inc. said today it has raised $150 million in new funding at a reported valuation of $1.45 billion. Eka offers an artificial intelligence model for robotic manipulation that works from force data as well as camera images. The company calls it a vision-force-action model. Force sensors in a custom…
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