Apparel Robotics Corporation develops robotic cells equipped with Airbender Series grippers, adaptive end-of-arm tooling, and a custom vision system specifically designed for handling fabric-like materials. The technology addresses the inefficiencies of long offshore production cycles by enabling domestic manufacturers to increase capacity and reduce waste in apparel production.
Funding
$100K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
The apparel industry faces challenges related to high domestic labor costs, leading to unsustainable offshore production practices. Handling flexible materials like fabric with traditional automation is difficult, hindering efficient and scalable domestic apparel manufacturing.
Solution
Apparel Robotics Corporation develops robotic cells designed to automate the handling of fabric-like materials, enabling onshoring capabilities for apparel manufacturers. Their robotic cells increase production capacity and reduce waste by automating tasks that are traditionally labor-intensive. The system uses custom vision and adaptive end-of-arm tooling to address the complexities of manipulating deformable objects. This technology facilitates a fully automated, flexible, and local apparel manufacturing process.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes apparel and textile manufacturers, as well as companies in the aerospace, automotive, and healthcare industries that utilize fabric-like materials in their production processes.
Features
- Airbender Series Grippers designed for handling fabric-like materials
- Adaptive end-of-arm-tooling (Iris RM)
- Custom vision system for identifying and manipulating fabric
- Robotic cells designed for automated apparel manufacturing
- R&D services for collaborative development of automation solutions