AI

1X TechnologiesPalo Alto

Robotics·AI

Humanoid robots for household chores

Agility RoboticsCorvallis

Robotics·AI·Manufacturing

Humanoid robots for manufacturing and logistics work

AirwaiGardena

AI·Drones

Drive-based pavement and airfield inspection software

Altered SystemsLos Angeles

Robotics·AI

Robotic automation for handling apparel

Anduril IndustriesCosta Mesa

Defense·AI

Autonomous defense systems for US and allied forces

Anvil RoboticsSan Francisco

Robotics·AI

Robot arm devkits and software for physical AI

ApptronikAustin

Robotics·AI

Humanoid robots for logistics and manufacturing work

AtalantaWashington

Defense·AI·Software

Formal-methods software that verifies mission system designs

AtomsLos Angeles

Robotics·Manufacturing·AI

Physical automation for industry, from food to mining

Aurelius SystemsSan Francisco

Defense·Drones·AI

Autonomous laser weapon systems for counter-drone defense

Aurora InnovationPittsburgh

Mobility·AI

Self-driving system for long-haul trucks

BastogneNew York

Defense·AI·Maritime

Rugged edge AI compute and C2 systems for Navy ships

Bedrock OceanSan Francisco Bay Area

Maritime·Robotics·AI

Autonomous underwater vehicles for mapping the seafloor

Bedrock RoboticsSan Francisco

Robotics·AI

Retrofits construction equipment for autonomous operation

Boston DynamicsWaltham

Robotics·AI

Legged robots and warehouse robots for industrial work

Brain CorpSan Diego

Robotics·AI

Autonomy software for commercial cleaning and retail robots

Carbon RoboticsSeattle

Robotics·AI

Laser-weeding robots for farms

Cerebras SystemsSunnyvale

Electronics·AI

Wafer-scale AI chips and inference systems

CloneableRaleigh

Software·AI·Drones

Industrial AI that automates expert field and office work

CognichipRedwood City

Electronics·AI

AI models that design semiconductor chips

Collaborative RoboticsSanta Clara

Robotics·AI

Mobile manipulator robots for material handling

comma.aiSan Diego

Mobility·AI

Aftermarket hands-free driving system for existing cars

ConduitSan Francisco

AI·Manufacturing

Industrial AI platform connecting factory machines and robots

Contoro RoboticsAustin

Robotics·AI·Logistics

Robots that unload loose boxes from trucks and containers

CreateMeNewark

Robotics·Manufacturing·AI

Robotic apparel production using adhesives instead of thread

CrusoeDenver

Energy·AI·Manufacturing

Builds and operates AI data centers and cloud computing

d-MatrixSanta Clara

Electronics·AI

Memory-centric compute chips for AI inference

DexterityRedwood City

Robotics·AI·Logistics

AI-driven robots for truck loading and parcel handling

Distributed SpectrumNew York

Sensors·Defense·AI

Low-cost RF sensors with AI signal detection

DryftSan Francisco

AI·Manufacturing

AI that automates manufacturing operations decisions

DYNA RoboticsRedwood City

Robotics·AI

Robots that complete end-to-end commercial workflows

ElementarySouth Pasadena

Robotics·AI

AI machine vision for manufacturing quality inspection

Emerald AIWashington DC

Energy·AI·Software

Software that makes AI data center power use grid-flexible

EnCharge AISanta Clara

Electronics·AI

Analog in-memory AI accelerator chips

EraDrivePalo Alto

Space·AI

Autonomy software for spacecraft and space traffic safety

EtchedSan Jose

Electronics·AI

Transformer-only AI inference chips and rack systems

ExtropicAustin

Electronics·AI

Thermodynamic computing chips for probabilistic AI

Feather RoboticsSan Francisco Bay Area

Robotics·AI

Open wheeled bimanual robot platform for developers

Field AIIrvine

AI·Robotics

Autonomy software that runs mobile robots in the field

Figure AISunnyvale

Robotics·AI

General purpose humanoid robots

FormicChicago

Robotics·Manufacturing·AI

Robots as a service for mid-market manufacturers

ForterraClarksburg

Robotics·Defense·AI

Autonomous driving and mesh radio systems for defense

Foundational IndustriesNew York

Manufacturing·AI

Network of autonomous factories for reshored production

GambitLos Angeles

Defense·AI

Autonomy software that coordinates uncrewed systems

GatikMountain View

Mobility·AI·Logistics

Driverless box trucks for middle-mile retail freight

Gecko RoboticsPittsburgh

Robotics·AI·Sensors

Wall-climbing inspection robots and asset data software

Generalist AISan Mateo

Robotics·AI

Foundation AI models that train general-purpose robots

GigaIOCarlsbad

Electronics·AI

Composable GPU servers and fabric for AI

GITAITorrance

AI·Robotics

Space robots and spacecraft for on-orbit servicing

GlydwaysSouth San Francisco

Mobility·AI

Autonomous electric transit pods on dedicated guideways

Gradient RoboticsMenlo Park

Robotics·AI

Autonomous robots for AI data center construction

GrayMatter RoboticsCarson

Robotics·AI

Robotic surface finishing systems for manufacturers

Grid AeroSan Leandro

Aerospace·AI

Uncrewed long-range cargo aircraft

GrittSan Francisco

Robotics·AI·Construction

Robots that build solar farms and other infrastructure

GroqMountain View

Electronics·AI

AI inference chips and cloud inference platform

HaddySt. Petersburg

Manufacturing·Robotics·AI

Large-scale robotic 3D printing for defense and industry

HavocRumford

Defense·Maritime·AI

Collaborative autonomy for uncrewed boats, aircraft and vehicles

Humble RoboticsSan Francisco

Mobility·Logistics·AI

Autonomous electric freight haulers

InnatePalo Alto

Robotics·AI

Low-cost agentic robots with an open-source robot OS

KoBold MetalsBerkeley

Mining·AI

AI-guided exploration for critical battery metals

KodiakMountain View

Mobility·AI·Robotics

Autonomous driving system for trucks and ground vehicles

LaunchpadEl Segundo

AI·Software·Manufacturing

AI-driven robotic automation systems for manufacturers

Majestic LabsLos Altos

Electronics·AI

AI servers built around far more memory per box

Maquoketa ResearchElk Grove Village

Defense·Drones·AI

MaraSan Francisco

Defense·Drones·AI

Autonomous counter-drone interceptors against FPV attacks

Matter IntelligenceEl Segundo

AI

Ultraspectral imaging sensors that read material chemistry

MatXMountain View

Electronics·AI

High-throughput AI chips for large language models

Maven RoboticsSanta Clara

Robotics·AI·Logistics

General-purpose AI robots for factories and warehouses

May MobilityAnn Arbor

Mobility·AI·Robotics

Autonomous vehicles for ride-hail and transit

Merlin LabsBoston

Aerospace·AI

Autonomous flight systems for military aircraft

Mind RoboticsPalo Alto

Robotics·AI·Manufacturing

Robots and AI models for factory work

NeurophosAustin

Electronics·AI·Optics

Photonic processors for AI inference

Next IndustriesErie

Manufacturing·Robotics·AI

Autonomous CNC machining factories for precision parts

NimbleSan Francisco

Robotics·AI·Logistics

Robotic fulfillment centers for ecommerce orders

Noda AIAustin

Defense·AI·Software

Mission command software for autonomous military forces

Normal ComputingNew York

Electronics·AI

Oceanus TechnologiesLos Angeles

Maritime·Defense·AI

Software and systems for commercial maritime operators

OrbitalLos Angeles

Aerospace·AI

Solar-powered satellites that run AI compute in orbit

OusterSan Francisco

Sensors·Robotics·AI

Digital lidar sensors for robotics and automation

Overland AISeattle

Defense·AI·Robotics

Autonomous ground vehicles for the military

P-1 AISan Francisco

AI·Software·Manufacturing

Archie, an AI engineer for physical product design

Palladyne AISalt Lake City

AI·Robotics

AI software for autonomous industrial robots and drones

Path RoboticsColumbus

Robotics·Manufacturing·AI

AI-guided robotic welding cells for manufacturing

Perennial AutonomyMenlo Park

Defense·Drones·AI

Strike drones and interceptors that counter aerial threats

Physical IntelligenceSan Francisco

Robotics·AI

General-purpose AI models that control robots

Radical AIBrooklyn

AI·Materials·Robotics

Robotic self-driving lab that discovers new alloys

Raptor MapsSomerville

Energy·AI

Inspection and maintenance software for solar farms

Reflex RoboticsBrooklyn

Robotics·AI

Humanoid robots for industrial work

Reliable RoboticsMountain View

Aerospace·AI

Autonomous flight systems for cargo aircraft

Reveal TechnologyBozeman

AI·Defense·Sensors

AI 3D mapping and computer vision software for the military

Rhoda AIPalo Alto

Robotics·AI

Foundation models for industrial robots

Riven SystemsNew York

AI·Mining·Materials

AI platform for critical mineral processing chemistry

RoboligentRound Rock

Robotics·AI

Two-armed mobile robot with soft force-controlled arms

SanchoPalo Alto

Robotics·Manufacturing·AI

Software that lets robots operate factory machines

Scout AISunnyvale

Defense·AI·Robotics

AI foundation models for defense robotics

Sea Machines RoboticsBoston

Maritime·Robotics·AI

Autonomy systems for commercial and defense vessels

Shield AISan Diego

Defense·AI·Drones

AI pilot software and V-BAT drones for defense

Shinkei SystemsEl Segundo

Robotics·AI

Robotic fish processing machines for fishing boats

SiftEl Segundo

AI·Software

Telemetry and observability software for hardware teams

SiMa.aiSan Jose

Electronics·AI·Robotics

Chips that run AI on robots, drones and vehicles

Skild AIPittsburgh

Robotics·AI

General-purpose AI foundation model for robots

SkydioSan Mateo

Drones·AI·Defense

Autonomous drones for inspection and defense

Slingshot AerospaceColorado Springs

Space·AI·Defense

Space domain awareness data and satellite tracking software

Stack AVPittsburgh

Robotics·AI·Mobility

Self-driving software for long-haul trucks

StellerianKinnelon

Space·AI

Computer vision payload for satellite proximity operations

Sunday RoboticsRedwood City

Robotics·AI

Memo, a home robot for household chores

Surtr Defense SystemsSan Francisco

Defense·Software·AI

Hardware-agnostic operating system for drone defense

SyntiantIrvine

AI·Electronics

Ultra-low-power edge AI chips for always-on devices

TandemSan Francisco Bay Area

AI·Software

AI software that ties requirements to CAD for hardware teams

TenstorrentSanta Clara

Electronics·AI

AI processors and computers built on RISC-V

TerraFirmaBuda

Robotics·Construction·AI

Autonomous robots for construction earthworks

The Bot CompanySan Francisco

Robotics·AI

Home robots that handle everyday household chores

Tomorrow.ioBoston

Space·Sensors·AI

Weather intelligence software and weather satellites

Tutor IntelligenceWatertown

Robotics·AI·Manufacturing

AI-driven robot arms for warehouse picking and palletizing

Vannevar LabsSan Francisco Bay Area

AI·Defense

AI software for national security intelligence missions

VimaanSan Jose

Robotics·AI·Logistics

Computer vision systems that track warehouse inventory

Volantyx AerospaceSt. Petersburg

Defense·Drones·AI

Walden RoboticsCambridge

Robotics·AI·Manufacturing

General-purpose robots for manufacturing and logistics

ZeitviewSan Diego

AI·Drones

Inspection software for energy and infrastructure assets

ZeroMarkNew York

Defense·AI

AI targeting systems that mount on existing weapons

ZooInglewood

AI

CAD software and design infrastructure for hardware