No‑Touch Robotics provides a contactless micro‑handling system that uses focused ultrasound to levitate and trap small, fragile objects, eliminating damage and contamination during lab or industrial processes. The modular acoustic gripper can be retrofitted onto existing robotic arms and includes control software with optional visual feedback and real‑time 3‑D scanning for precise manipulation and integrated quality inspection.
Funding
$10.6K 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
Handling small, fragile components in laboratory and industrial settings often requires direct contact, which can cause damage, contamination, and high wear on traditional robotic grippers. Existing solutions may need complex, high‑precision hardware and extensive re‑tooling, limiting flexibility and increasing cost.
Solution
No‑Touch Robotics offers a contactless micro‑handling system that uses focused ultrasound to create acoustic pressure nodes that levitate and trap objects. By generating invisible pressure points, the system can lift, move, and release delicate parts without any physical contact, eliminating damage and contamination. The technology integrates electromechanical transducers, power electronics, and proprietary control software, optionally combined with visual feedback and object‑recognition for precise, real‑time manipulation. It can be retrofitted onto existing robotic arms or handling lines, reducing the need for high‑precision hardware and simplifying integration. The platform also supports on‑the‑fly 3‑D scanning for quality control, enabling automated inspection alongside manipulation.
Target Audience
Primary customers are life‑science laboratories, microscopy facilities, and manufacturers that require delicate manipulation of small components, such as 3‑D cell‑printing, micro‑assembly, and precision optics production.
Features
- Ultrasound‑based acoustic trapping that levitates objects, providing touch‑free handling of fragile components
- Modular transducer and power‑electronics package that can be added to existing robotic arms or handling equipment
- Proprietary control software with optional visual feedback and object‑recognition for precise positioning and monitoring
- Real‑time 3‑D scanning capability for integrated quality inspection of levitated parts
- Adjustable actuator shapes and sizes to accommodate a wide range of object geometries
- Reduced precision requirements for the supporting robotic arm, lowering hardware costs