FingerVision develops tactile sensing technology based on visual input to enable robots to perceive force and slip distribution. This core technology allows robots to handle complex objects with human-like dexterity across various industries, including food processing and manufacturing. The company provides cost-effective, high-durability sensors that expand the practical application range of robotics in real-world settings.
Funding
$3.6M 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
Many industries, such as food processing and logistics, require robotic systems to perform delicate handling tasks, but traditional automation lacks the precision and sensitivity of human touch. Existing robotic solutions struggle to accurately perceive force distribution, surface texture, and object characteristics, limiting their effectiveness in tasks requiring tactile feedback.
Solution
FingerVision develops camera-based tactile sensors and robotic hands that replicate human touch, enabling robots to perceive force distribution and surface texture. The core technology utilizes a transparent, soft skin and a miniature camera to capture detailed tactile information. By integrating these sensors into robotic fingers or hands, robots can achieve a level of dexterity and control comparable to human manipulation, making them suitable for delicate tasks such as food arrangement, object sorting, and assembly. The system provides multimodal sensing capabilities, extracting data on force, slip, weight, grip position, shape, texture, and foreign objects from the captured images.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes companies in the food processing, logistics, automotive, electronics, and healthcare industries seeking to automate tasks requiring delicate handling and precise tactile feedback.
Features
- Transparent, soft skin material that conforms to object shapes and protects internal components
- High-resolution camera-based system for capturing detailed force and slip distribution data
- Multimodal sensing capabilities, including force, slip, weight, grip position, shape, and texture detection
- Software-driven performance updates for continuous improvement and adaptation to new tasks
- Durable design with replaceable skin for extended operational life
- Integration with FANUC and Yaskawa robots for versatile application across industries