Advancements in robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning have paved the way for a new era of automation. Startups like Boston Dynamics are leveraging these cutting-edge technologies to create robots capable of performing tasks that were once considered repetitive or dangerous for humans. Existing robots have proven quite successful in automating some of the precision tasks such as automated welding and e-commerce order sorting. However, they have significant limitations while handling complex & dexterous tasks, which constitute most of the un-automated tasks in industries today. Some examples of these dexterous tasks include product assembly (think smartphone assembly), eCommerce packing, mega kitchen operations (think dishwashing), etc.
z21 ventures is pleased to announce our investment in Perceptyne, a revolutionary AI and Robotics company who are building the missing pieces of technology to automate these dexterous tasks in a generalized & scalable manner. Perceptyne’s competitive edge lies in its innovative technology differentiators. These include the utilization of coordinated dual robotic arms with a strong emphasis on visual servo & force feedback, highly articulate end effectors equipped with tactile sensing capabilities & a low-code tele-operative AI-assisted training system.
Currently, Perceptyne is actively collaborating with companies operating in the EMS, Automotive, and Airline-catering sectors. Their groundbreaking technology promises to redefine the future of automation, transcending the limitations of traditional industrial robots and opening new possibilities for a wide range of industries.
Funding and support for deep-tech startups in India pale in comparison to the US. We believe that due to its world-class technology talent, India is poised to produce the next generation of deep-tech unicorns which will solve global problems through moonshot technology. Z21 is excited to partner with Perceptyne and we look forward to working closely with the Perceptyne team to help them achieve these goals.