Tracxn Research - Consumer Robotics Report, june 2017

Consumer Robotics – June 2017 Copyright © 2017, Tracxn Technologies Private Limited. All rights reserved.
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Contents
Topic Page No.
Scope of Report 04
Entrepreneur Activity 06
Investment Trend 11
Who is Investing 22
Exit Outlook - IPO, Acquisitions 26
Sub Sector Analysis 28
Interesting Companies 46
Useful Links 53
Company List 56
Team 154
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Sector Overview
Scope of report
Feed definition
Robots that can be bought directly by consumers and that help them in various activities.
Primary inclusions in this feed
Companies which develop physical robots that interact directly with the consumer at their homes or office to accomplish a
certain task. The tasks can be social interaction, entertainment (intelligent toys, sports accessories), productivity
enhancement, communication, mobility (such as exo-skeletons), household chores (cleaning, lawn mowing, cooking etc.)
and learning. The feed also includes companies which develop software (computer vision, speech recognition etc.) or
hardware modules specifically for consumer robots.
Primary exclusions from this feed
Physical Robots which are aimed at industries (manufacturing automation, warehouse automation etc.) and Unmanned
Aerial Vehicles. 3D Printers are robots but they are excluded, and similarly smart cars (robots for transportation) are
excluded. Generic consumer goods which provide automation are excluded such as Washing Machines, Dishwashers etc.
The scope of this report includes equity as well as debt funding received by the companies.
Disclaimer: The information and data in the report is based on global developments tracked in the sector till May 10, 2017. This is to categorically state that any events
and relevant developments after the said date will not reflect in the report.
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Scope of Report
Entrepreneur Activity
Investment Trend
Who is Investing
Exit Outlook - IPO, Acquisitions
Sub Sector Analysis
Interesting Companies
Useful Links
Company List
Team
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Contents

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0
24
48
72
96
120
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
#ofCompanies
YoY – Number of companies founded
6
Anki littleBits UBTECH Robotics ThynkWare Innovation Roobo CloudMinds Superflex
Sphero Makeblock Jibo RoboMate A.I. Nemo (Zaijia) Intuition Robotics Embodied

Large Upcoming Sectors
# of Companies
Founded
Average
Age
# of Companies
Funded
Business Model
Total
Funding
Example
15 Nov-2013 2 Tech Enablers > Robot Intelligence $130M cloudminds.com
CloudMinds
2015, Shenzhen
54 May-2011 23 Personal > Social Robot $370M ubtrobot.com
UBTECH Robotics
2012, Shenzhen
21 Feb-2011 6 Entertainment > Gaming $287M anki.com
Anki
2010, San Francisco
117 Feb-2008 13 Educational > DIY $124M littlebits.cc
littleBits
2011, New York City
30 Jun-2007 12 Healthcare > Exoskeleton $157M alterg.com
AlterG
2005, Fremont
82 Nov-2004 9 Domestic Tasks > Cleaning $76M neatorobotics.com
Neato Robotics
2005, Newark
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Niche Upcoming Sectors
# of Companies
Founded
Average
Age
# of Companies
Funded
Business Model
Total
Funding
Example
7 Jan-2015 4 Domestic Tasks > Cooking $1M sereneti.com
Sereneti Kitchen
2014, Atlanta
10 Jul-2012 1 Tech Enablers > Custom Applications $250K bridgerobotics.com
Bridge Robotics
2015, Lisbon
35 Nov-2011 11 Personal > Telepresence $45M zaijia.com
A.I. Nemo (Zaijia)
2014, Beijing
10 Aug-2011 3 Healthcare > Robotic Prosthetics $8M touchbionics.com
Touch Bionics
2005, Livingston
14 May-2011 2 Tech Enablers > Robot Control $27M humatics.com
Humatics
2002, Cambridge
21 Jan-2010 9 Healthcare > Social $71M alife-source.com
Artificial Life Source
2007, Singapore
23 Jun-2009 4 Tech Enablers > Sensors & Actuators $4M syntouchinc.com
SynTouch
2008, Los Angeles
132 May-2009 19 Educational > Hobby & Learning $63M makewonder.com
Wonder Workshop
2012, San Mateo
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Niche Upcoming Sectors
# of Companies
Founded
Average
Age
# of Companies
Funded
Business Model
Total
Funding
Example
23 Nov-2007 1
Domestic Tasks > Lawn Mowing &
Gardening
$50K robomow.com
Robomow
1995, Irving
1 Jan-2007 1 Healthcare > Fitness $1M intuitiveautomata.com
Intuitive Automata
2007, Hong Kong
13 Jul-2005 3 Tech Enablers > Navigation Systems $9M robart.cc
Robart
2009, Linz
13 Nov-2004 1 Healthcare > Robotic Assistive Hand $2M seedrobotics.com
Seed Robotics
2015, Sintra
2 Jun-1983 2 Domestic Tasks > Laundry $72M sevendreamers.com
Laundroid
1957, Tokyo
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Scope of Report
Investment Trend
Who is Investing
Sub Sector Analysis
Useful Links
Company List
Team
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Contents

YoY – Number of Rounds and Total Funding
$39M
$10M
$31M
$89M
$53M
$99M
$127M
$304M
$485M
6
4
9
12
18
25
22
49
51
0
12
24
36
48
60
0
120
240
360
480
600
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
#ofRounds
FundingAmountin($M)
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YoY – Number of Rounds by Stage
4
7
12
9
25
27
5
8
8
9
19
20
2
2
2
3
1
3
0
12
24
36
48
60
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
#ofRounds
Seed Early Late
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YoY – Funding by Stage
$2M $4M $2M
$7M $13M
$50M
$18M $27M
$73M
$42M
$200M
$278M
$67M
$23M
$18M $71M
$45M
$153M
0
120
240
360
480
600
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
TotalFundingin($M)
Seed Early Late
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Average Ticket Size – Early Stage
$0.6M $0.8M $0.3M
$1.5M
$0.7M
$3.4M
$3.9M
$6.9M
$5.8M
$5.6M
$10.2M
$14.1M
$4.7M
$5.0M
$18.3M
$3.1M
$28.7M
$30.0M
0.0
7.0
14.0
21.0
28.0
35.0
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
FundingAmountin($M)
Seed Series A Series B
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Company
Funding
Amount
Round
Name
Date Investors
cloudminds.com
CloudMinds
(Shenzhen, 2015)
$100M Series A Feb-2017
SBCVC, Bojang Capital Management, Venustech, Shenzhen Capital Group,
Walden International, Keytone Ventures
roobo.com
Roobo
(Beijing, 2014)
$100M Series A Sep-2016 iFLYTEK
ubtrobot.com
UBTECH Robotics
(Shenzhen, 2012)
$100M PE Jul-2016 CDH Investments, CITIC Securities
sevendreamers.com
Laundroid
(Tokyo, 1957)
$60M Series B Nov-2016 SBI Investment, Panasonic, DAIWA HOUSE
anki.com
Anki
(San Francisco, 2010)
$53M Series D Jun-2016 J.P. Morgan, Andreessen Horowitz, Index Ventures, Two Sigma Ventures
cloudminds.com
CloudMinds
(Shenzhen, 2015)
$30M Seed May-2016 Walden International, Foxconn Electronics, Kaixuan Capital, SBCVC
makeblock.com
Makeblock
(Shenzhen, 2011)
$29M Series B Mar-2017 Evolution Media Capital, Shenzhen Capital Group
sphero.com
Sphero
(Boulder, 2010)
$24M PE Mar-2017
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Top investments in last one year

Company
Funding
Amount
Round
Name
Date Investors
makewonder.com
Wonder Workshop
(San Mateo, 2012)
$20M Series B Jul-2016
WI Harper Group, Learn Capital, Charles River Ventures, Madrona Venture
Group, TCL, Sinovation Ventures
humatics.com
Humatics
(Cambridge, 2002)
$17M Series A May-2017
jibo.com
Jibo
(Boston, 2012)
$13M Series B Oct-2016
heyolly.com
Emotech
(London, 2014)
$10M Series A Aug-2016 Alliance Capital
petnet.io
Petnet
(Pasadena, 2012)
$10M Series A Aug-2016 Petco
superflextech.com
Superflex
$10M Series A Dec-2016 Horizons Ventures, Global Brain, Root Ventures, Sinovation Ventures
vincross.com
Vincross
(Beijing, 2014)
$6M Series A Oct-2016 GGV Capital, ZhenFund
mjirobotics.co.jp
MJI Robotics
(Tokyo, 2015)
$5M Seed Feb-2017 SPARX Group
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Company
Funding
Amount
Round
Name
Date Investors
modbot.com
Modbot
(Melbourne, 2013)
$4M Seed Oct-2016
Visionnaire Ventures, Eclipse VC, AME Cloud Ventures, Morado Ventures,
Autodesk
embodied.me
Embodied
(Pasadena, 2016)
$4M Series A Aug-2016
robokindrobots.com
Robokind Robots
(Dallas, 2011)
$4M Series A Jun-2016
carbon.ai
Carbon
$3M Series A Nov-2016
ozobot.com
Evollve
(Redondo Beach, 2012)
$3M Series A Nov-2016 Tribeca Venture Partners
tinkerbots.com
Tinkerbots
(Bernau Bei Berlin,
2013)
$3M Series A Dec-2016 Investitionsbank des Landes Brandenburg, GRUENWALD ELECTRONIC
cataliahealth.com
Catalia Health
$3M Seed May-2017 Khosla Ventures
wibotic.com
WiBotic
(Seattle, 2015)
$3M Seed Apr-2017
Tsing Capital, Comet Labs, W Fund, Washington Research Foundation,
Wisemont Capital
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Company
Funding
Amount
Round
Name
Date Investors
megabots.com
MegaBots
(Oakland, 2014)
$2M Seed May-2016 Azure Capital Partners, AME Cloud Ventures, Autodesk, Maveron
amyrobotics.com
AMY Robotics
(Hangzhou, 2015)
$2M Series A Mar-2017 Fang fund partners
hi-bingo.com
Bingo
(Suzhou, 2014)
$2M Seed Aug-2016 Qihoo 360
ai-robotics.cn
Ai Robotics
(Beijing, 2016)
$2M Angel Nov-2016 Nercre
lejurobot.com
LejuRobot
(Shenzhen, 2016)
$2M Seed Jul-2016 Green Pine Capital Partners
robo-sys.com
Robo-sys
(Shanghai, 2015)
$2M Seed Dec-2016
humanplus.cc
Human+
(Beijing, 2016)
$1M Seed Nov-2016 DL Capitals Angel Fund, Zoy Capital
amyrobotics.com
AMY Robotics
(Hangzhou, 2015)
$1M Angel Jun-2016
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Company
Funding
Amount
Round
Name
Date Investors
moley.com
Moley
(London, 2014)
$1M
Equity
Crowdfunding
Nov-2016 Seedrs
kinderlabrobotics.com
KinderLab Robotics
(Arlington, 2013)
$1M Seed Jan-2017
ux-xu.com
Yukai Engineering
(Tokyo, 2012)
$956K Seed Jun-2016
andier8.com
Andier
(Shenzhen, 2015)
$900K Seed Jul-2016
robowunderkind.com
Robo Wunderkind
(Vienna, 2013)
$500K Seed Sep-2016 Arkley VC, Austria Wirtschaftsservice
kubo-robot.com
Kubo Robot
(Odense, 2015)
$111K Seed Nov-2016 Portugal Ventures
endurancerobots.com
Endurance Robots
$20K Seed May-2016
zaijia.com
A.I. Nemo (Zaijia)
(Beijing, 2014)
Series C Sep-2016 Sinovation Ventures, Lightspeed China Partners
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Funnel view of Sector
Percent of
Previous
20%
32%
43%
19
9
20
47
148
735
0 160 320 480 640 800
M&A & IPO
Late
Series B
Series A
Funded
Founded
# of Companies
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Scope of Report
Investment Trend
Who is Investing
Sub Sector Analysis
Useful Links
Company List
Team
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Contents

Most Active Investors in Sector
11
6
5 5
3 3 3 3 3 3
0
2
5
7
10
12
Techstars SOSV Grishin
Robotics
National Science
Foundation
Arc Capital
Development
Foundry
Group
HAX Plug and Play
Tech Center
Right Side
Capital
Management
Sequoia
Capital
TotalNumberofCompanies
22
Sphero Makeblock Sphero Modular Robotics Robokind Robots Sphero Makeblock FoldiMate Rise Robotics Makeblock
Stork Carbon littleBits KinderLab Robotics Que Innovations littleBits Bilibot SynTouch Leka - Smart Toys Stork

Where are Top Investors investing
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Top Investor by Stage of Entry
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Scope of Report
Investment Trend
Who is Investing
Sub Sector Analysis
Useful Links
Company List
Team
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Contents

Date Company Acquirer
Deal
Size
Overview
Total
Funding
Oct-2016 erlerobotics.com
Erle Robotics
(Alava, 2014)
Acutronic
Robotics
Developing artificial brains for robots and drones
Techfounders
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Major Acquisitions in last one year

Scope of Report
Investment Trend
Who is Investing
Sub Sector Analysis
Useful Links
Company List
Team
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Contents

~730 companies in the sector, 94 funded in last 5 years, $648M invested in 2016/17
May 2017Tracxn BlueBox : Consumer Robotics
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Top Business Models by Funding
$394M
$285M
$209M
$185M
$171M
$150M
0
90
180
270
360
450
Personal Entertainment Healthcare Educational Tech Enablers Domestic Tasks
TotalFundingin($M)
Avg. Age Aug-11 Sep-09 May-08 Sep-08 May-10 Sep-07
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#Cos. 104 60 75 249 94 153
UBTECH Robotics Anki Artificial Life Source littleBits CloudMinds Laundroid
Roobo Sphero Bionik Laboratories Wonder Workshop Humatics Neato Robotics

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Personal – Business Model Description

Personal – Key Trends
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Personal – Most Funded Companies

Entertainment – Business Model Description

Entertainment – Key Trends
34

Entertainment – Most Funded Companies

Healthcare – Business Model Description

Healthcare – Key Trends
37

Healthcare – Most Funded Companies

Educational – Business Model Description

Educational – Key Trends
40

Educational – Most Funded Companies

Tech Enablers – Business Model Description

Tech Enablers – Key Trends
43

Tech Enablers – Most Funded Companies

Scope of Report
Investment Trend
Who is Investing
Sub Sector Analysis
Useful Links
Company List
Team
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Contents

Interesting Unfunded Companies
Company Overview Business Model
bridgerobotics.com
Bridge Robotics
(2015, Lisbon)
Framework for development of apps for service robots Tech Enablers > Custom Applications
robomow.com
Robomow
(1995, Irving)
Lawn mower controlled by mobile app Domestic Tasks > Lawn Mowing & Gardening
softbankrobotics.com
Softbank Robotics
(2014, Tokyo)
Develops humanoid social robots for home and businesses Personal > Social Robot
mayfieldrobotics.com
Mayfield Robotics
(2015, Palo Alto)
Developed a social robot for use by consumers at home Personal > Social Robot
ibrainrobotics.com
i-Brain Robotics
(2016, Pune)
Developer of human-sized humanoid social robot Personal > Social Robot
heykuri.com
Kuri
(2017, Redwood Valley)
Social robot for companionship at homes Personal > Social Robot
voltarobots.com
Volta Robots
(2016, Milan)
Develops machine learning-based autopilot systems for unmanned
aerial and ground vehicles
Tech Enablers > Robot Intelligence
makerarm.com
Makerarm
(2014, Austin)
Digital fabrication system fitted into a robotic arm Educational > Hobby & Learning
Seed Robotics
(2015, Sintra)
Works on robotic hands, humanoid robots and machine learning
technologies
Healthcare > Robotic Assistive Hand
Curated list of companies by the sector analyst are defined as Interesting

Interesting Seed Companies

Interesting Series A Companies

Interesting Series B Companies

Interesting Late Stage Companies

Top Funded Deadpooled Companies

Scope of Report
Investment Trend
Who is Investing
Sub Sector Analysis
Useful Links
Company List
Team
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Contents

Useful Links
Slide Title Content Platform Link
List of All Companies in readable format Companies Link
Large Upcoming Sectors Entrepreneur Activity Link
Niche Upcoming Sectors Entrepreneur Activity Link
Top investments in last one year Investment Trend Link
Top IPOs in last three years Exit Outlook - IPO, Acquisitions Link
Major Acquisitions in last one year Exit Outlook - IPO, Acquisitions Link
Personal – Most Funded Companies Sub Sector Understand Link
Entertainment – Most Funded companies Sub Sector Understand Link
Healthcare – Most Funded Companies Sub Sector Understand Link
Educational – Most Funded Companies Sub Sector Understand Link
Tech Enablers – Most Funded companies Sub Sector Understand Link
Top Funded Deadpooled Companies Companies Link
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Scope of Report
Investment Trend
Who is Investing
Sub Sector Analysis
Useful Links
Company List
Team
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Consumer Robotics – List of Companies
Personal Entertainment Healthcare Educational Tech Enablers Domestic Tasks
148 FUNDED COMPANIES AND 587 UNFUNDED COMPANIES
COVERS THE FOLLOWING SECTORS

Personal (1/14)
Total
Funding
paytm.com
GaiaSense
(2011, Chesterbrook)
Stealth mode company developing AI enabled robotic products
Cobalt Robotics
(2016, San Jose)
Robotics in stealth mode
Rothenberg Ventures
Travelmate Robotics
(2016, San Francisco)
Develops robotic autonomous suitcase that follows the user
Concierge
Transpose Labs
(2014, London)
Developing bio-inspired robots for assistance at homes and offices
Concierge
Piaggio Fast Forward
(2015, Boston)
Autonomous cargo robot for urban mobility
Concierge
Ewaybot
(2015, Beijing)
Develops service robot for home and commercial venues
Concierge
IKAP Robotics
(2011, Tehran)
Develops service robots and modular UGVs
Concierge
Cowarobot
(2016, Shanghai)
Developers of a robotic suitcase that follows a person autonomously
Concierge
Go to BM List >> Entertainment

Personal (2/14)
Total
Funding
paytm.com
Rose
(2013, Eindhoven)
Development stage robot nurse for taking care at home
Concierge
CaddyTrek
(2006, Las Vegas)
Automated golf caddy that can follow a person or be remotely controlled
Concierge
Olive Robotics
(2011, Tehran)
Develops an intelligent robotic suitcase that follows you
Concierge
DreamBots
(2007, Tel Aviv)
Develops relaxation robot called WheeMe
Concierge
Acton Robotics
(2009, San Jose)
Stealth mode robotics company
Concierge
NUA Robotics
(2015, Jerusalem)
Developed a robotic carry-on that follows you
SOSV
Concierge
Five Elements Robotics
(2012, Wall)
Budgee, a follow-me type assistant robot
Concierge
UBTECH Robotics
(2012, Shenzhen)
Develops humanoid robots and robotic kits for learning
CDH Investments, Qiming Venture Partners, CITIC Securities
Social Robot $123M

Personal (3/14)

Personal (4/14)

Personal (5/14)

Personal (6/14)

Personal (7/14)

Personal (8/14)

Personal (9/14)

Personal (10/14)

Personal (11/14)

Personal (12/14)

Personal (13/14)

Personal (14/14)

Entertainment (1/8)
Total
Funding
paytm.com
Anki
Artificial intelligence based real world racing game
Andreessen Horowitz, Index Ventures, J.P. Morgan, Two Sigma Ventures, C4
Ventures
Gaming $157M
Sphero
(2010, Boulder)
Smartphone controlled robotic toys
Foundry Group, Techstars, Highway 12 Ventures, Mercato Partners, The
Walt Disney Company, Grishin Robotics, Brainchild
Gaming $100.5M
Ugobe
(2006, Eagle)
Animatronic pet companion robot
First Round Capital, Rose Tech Ventures, Band of Angels, Frontier
Management Group
Gaming $23.3M
MegaBots
(2014, Oakland)
Giant fighting robots piloted by a person
AME Cloud Ventures, Maveron, DCM Ventures, Azure Capital Partners,
Autodesk, V1.VC, Enspire Capital
Gaming $2.4M
Reach Robotics
(2013, Bristol)
Designs and manufactures game battle robots
Qualcomm, Techstars, Kima Ventures, London Venture Partners, Passion
Capital, Elephants & Ventures, Hardware Club
Gaming $120K
Wanou
(2015, George Town)
Tabletop robots with associated app-based emulator
Gaming
LDRIC
(2015, San Luis Obispo)
Robot for playing golf and quantifying associated data
Gaming
Bots Alive
(2015, Austin)
Develops an AI based platform that provides autonomy to Hexbug robots
Gaming
Personal << Go to BM List >> Healthcare

Entertainment (2/8)

Entertainment (3/8)

Entertainment (4/8)

Entertainment (5/8)

Entertainment (6/8)

Entertainment (7/8)

Entertainment (8/8)

Healthcare (1/10)
Total
Funding
paytm.com
Bionik Laboratories
(2009, Toronto)
Develops medical assistance devices and robotics
Exoskeleton $40.1M
AlterG
(2005, Fremont)
Anti-gravity treadmill and wearable bionic leg for rehabiliation
Silicon Valley Bank, Versant Ventures, Astrolabe Ventures, Funk Ventures,
Oxford Finance, Tekla Capital Management, Claremont Creek Ventures
Exoskeleton $23.1M
ReWalk Robotics
(2001, Yokneam Illit)
Exoskeleton for walking
SCP Vitalife Partners, OurCrowd, Israel HealthCare Ventures, Yaskawa
Electric Japan, Wolfpack Ventures, Pontifax Venture Capital, Previz
Ventures
Exoskeleton $18.2M
Ekso Bionics
(2005, Richmond)
Bionic exoskeleton for people with paralysis and industrial workers
Western Technology Investment, Saints Capital, United States Department
of Defense, Juvo Capital
Exoskeleton $17M
Superflex
Apparel enhancing muscle strength targeting elderly population
Horizons Ventures, Global Brain, Root Ventures, Sinovation Ventures
Exoskeleton $9.6M
RoboMate
(2013, Zurich)
Exoskeleton for human assistance in industrial environments
European Commission
Exoskeleton $4.9M
Wandercraft
(2012, Paris)
Developing an exoskeleton that helps impaired to walk
Innovation Capital
Exoskeleton $4.4M
StrongArm Technologies
(2011, New York City)
Exoskeleton for industrial workers
3M, Excell Partners, Newark Venture Partners
Exoskeleton $2.9M
Entertainment << Go to BM List >> Educational

Healthcare (2/10)

Healthcare (3/10)

Healthcare (4/10)

Healthcare (5/10)

Healthcare (6/10)

Healthcare (7/10)

Healthcare (8/10)

Healthcare (9/10)

Healthcare (10/10)

Educational (1/32)
Total
Funding
paytm.com
littleBits
Open source modular electronic building blocks
Morgan Stanley, OReilly AlphaTech Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Foundry
Group, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, True Ventures, Daher Capital, Two Sigma
Ventures, Neoteny Labs, Grishin Robotics, VinaCapital, Lerer Hippeau
Ventures, Mena Venture investments, Wamda Capital, VTF Capital
DIY $59.8M
Makeblock
(2011, Shenzhen)
Opensource based robotic kits
Sequoia Capital, Northern Light Venture Capital, Shenzhen Capital Group,
Evolution Media Capital, SOSV, HAX, Cloud Angel Fund
DIY $35.4M
RoboRobo
(2000, Seoul)
Educational robot-based courses for tools for STEM learning
ZhenFund, New Oriental
DIY $11.6M
Modular Robotics
(2008, Boulder)
Dynamic Robot Construction Kit
Foundry Group, National Science Foundation
DIY $6.1M
RoboTerra
(2014, Sunnyvale)
Educational robot for STEM education
PreAngel Fund
DIY $4.5M
Tinkerbots
(2013, Bernau Bei Berlin)
Modular Robotic building kits for kids
bmp, SevenVentures, Investitionsbank des Landes Brandenburg,
ProSiebenSat.1 Accelerator, GRUENWALD ELECTRONIC
DIY $2.7M
Indybo
(2014, London)
Modular robots for learning through playing and a robot called Aku
Techstars
DIY $1M
Healthcare << Go to BM List >> Tech Enablers

Educational (2/32)
Total
Funding
paytm.com
KinderLab Robotics
(2013, Arlington)
Code language learning through games and play using robots.
National Science Foundation
DIY $1M
Robotyap
(2016, Istanbul)
Developer and retailer of robot kits
DIY
GroBotz
(2009, Atlanta)
Develops modular robotic kits based on Raspberry Pi platform
DIY
Hack-E-bot
(2014, Seattle)
Develops an opensource robot kit for educational purposes
DIY
RoboBrrd
(2011, Brea)
Develops a DIY kit for children for learning and play
DIY
Graupner Robotics
(2006, Wendlingen Am
Neckar)
Develops robotic kits based on humanoid robots
DIY
LittleArm
(2016, Nampa)
3D-printed robotic arms for learning robotics
DIY
KM82
(2014, Lima)
Developing an open source robotic kit for hobbyists
DIY

Educational (3/32)
Total
Funding
paytm.com
Abe Howell's Robotics
(2003, Owego)
Develops a robot kit for educational applications
DIY
Quiby
(2014, Los Angeles)
Modular robotic platform for learning
DIY
MRT International
(2008, Seoul)
Develops robotic kits for educational purposes
DIY
DPD Robotics
(2011, Patiala)
Develops cartesian robot kit for engineering students
DIY
JoinMax Digital Technology
(2002, Guangzhou)
Develops robot kits for educational purposes
DIY
UniHobby Technologies
(2012, Shenzhen)
Develops WiFi robot kit for educational purposes
DIY
Pygmalion Robotics
(2010, Antioquia)
Robotic kits for educational institutions
DIY
Kai Robot
(2004, Seoul)
Robot kit for learning and experimentation
DIY

Educational (4/32)

Educational (5/32)

Educational (6/32)

Educational (7/32)

Educational (8/32)

Educational (9/32)

Educational (10/32)

Educational (11/32)

Educational (12/32)

Educational (13/32)

Educational (14/32)

Educational (15/32)

Educational (16/32)

Educational (17/32)

Educational (18/32)

Educational (19/32)

Educational (20/32)

Educational (21/32)

Educational (22/32)

Educational (23/32)

Educational (24/32)

Educational (25/32)

Educational (26/32)

Educational (27/32)

Educational (28/32)

Educational (29/32)

Educational (30/32)

Educational (31/32)

Educational (32/32)

Tech Enablers (1/12)
Total
Funding
paytm.com
Robot App Store
AppStore for Robot Applications
Grishin Robotics
Custom Applications $250K
ControlIt
(2014, Austin)
Middleware platform for control of multi-DoF systems
Custom Applications
Cylon.js
(2013, Los Angeles)
Provides a javascript framework for developing robot applications
Custom Applications
RoboticApp
(2011, Montreal)
Develops various custom robotic applications
Custom Applications
Zora Robotics
(2015, Antwerp)
Develops applications for Nao robot
Custom Applications
Magzor
(2009, Westlake Village)
Develops a software platform for rapid prototyping of robots
Custom Applications
Hoomano
(2014, Lyon)
Software applications for social robots
Custom Applications
Bridge Robotics
(2015, Lisbon)
Framework for development of apps for service robots
Custom Applications
Educational << Go to BM List >> Domestic Tasks

Total
Funding
paytm.com
Thinking Robots
(2010, Bloomington)
Custom solutions for various robotics platforms
Custom Applications
Intuitive Robots
(2014, Nantes)
Researches and innovates in humanoids, human-robot-interactions
Custom Applications
WiBotic
(2015, Seattle)
Wireless charging solutions for robotic solutions
Washington Research Foundation, Tsing Capital, W Fund, Wisemont
Capital, Comet Labs
Development Board &
Hardware
$3.2M
Krtkl
Snickerdoodle baseboards
QUANTUM WAVE FUND
Development Board &
Hardware
$150K
NeuroRobotic Technologies
(2011, Madison)
Develops a robot board based on NVidia Jetson platform Development Board &
Hardware
Robot Electronics
(2000, Attleborough)
Develops robotic control boards and supplies robotic components Development Board &
Hardware
Robovero
(2011, Redwood City)
Develops robotics development board Development Board &
Hardware
Paradox Robotics
Develops a control board for soft robotics kit Development Board &
Hardware

Domestic Tasks (1/20)
Total
Funding
paytm.com
Neato Robotics
(2005, Newark)
Robotic vacuum cleaners
Noventi, Vorwerk Direct Selling Ventures, Vencore Capital
Cleaning $48.5M
Evolution Robotics
(2001, Pasadena)
Develops robotics solutions and intelligent products
Vodafone, CMEA Capital, Idealab, Quercus, Presidio Partners
Cleaning $13.9M
iRobot
(1990, New Bedford)
Building AI based consumer robots
Trident Capital, FA Technology Ventures, iD Ventures America, Fenway
Partners, iD Ventures America, Streamlined Ventures
Cleaning $13M
Robotics Inventions
(2004, Warsaw)
Semi-autonomous robots for domestic usage
Cleaning $600K
Tangorobot
(2009, Madrid)
Developer of cleaning robots and supplier of household electronics
Cleaning
Burgeon
(2010, Pune)
Automated cleaning robots and electrical products for off-the-grid areas
Cleaning
The Joes
(2013, Chennai)
Autonomous robot for cleaning homes
Cleaning
Robodeep
(2011, Kartal)
Develops an automated pool cleaning robot
Cleaning
Tech Enablers << Go to BM List

Total
Funding
paytm.com
Qihan
(2006, Shenzhen)
Develops cleaning robots and consumer tech products
Cleaning
Floorbotics
(2000, Austin)
Develops floor cleaning robot based on proprietary navigation system
Cleaning
Toibot
(2014, Haifa)
Developed motorized toilet bowl cleaning robot
Cleaning
Mini-mole
(2015, Danvers)
Develops a robotic floor cleaner
Cleaning
Xrobot
(2005, Shenzhen)
Develops vacuum cleaning robots for consumers
Shenzhen Eastern Investment
Cleaning
VTVRobot
(2007, Shenzhen)
Develops various types of cleaning robots
Cleaning
Astral Pool robots
(2016, Brescia)
Develops robots for autonomous pool cleaning
Cleaning
Supurge Robot
(2014, Istanbul)
Develops a cleaning robot for consumers
Cleaning

Scope of Report
Investment Trend
Who is Investing
Sub Sector Analysis
Useful Links
Company List
Team
153
Contents

Team
154
Kartick M
Lead Analyst, Technology

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