The startup develops soft robotics equipment, including pneumatic artificial muscles and peristaltic pumps, to enhance flexibility and efficiency in sustainable manufacturing processes. Their technology enables companies to perform tasks such as fluid mixing, pipe inspection, and upper arm assistance with lightweight, multipurpose solutions.
Funding
$8.1M 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 face challenges in handling high-viscosity fluids, navigating complex piping systems for inspection and maintenance, and automating tasks in hazardous environments. Traditional robotic solutions often lack the necessary flexibility and adaptability to address these issues effectively.
Solution
SoLARIS develops and provides soft robotics solutions utilizing pneumatic artificial muscles to address challenges in fluid handling and remote inspection. Their core technology, the axially reinforced fiber-type artificial muscle, enables the creation of flexible, lightweight, and high-power robots capable of operating in confined spaces and handling delicate materials. SoLARIS offers two primary product lines: the Zendo Drive® peristaltic pump robot for mixing and transporting high-viscosity fluids and the Sooha® earthworm-type in-pipe mobile robot for internal pipe inspection and maintenance. These robots are air-driven, ensuring explosion-proof and waterproof operation, and can be customized to meet specific customer requirements.
Target Audience
SoLARIS serves industries such as manufacturing, construction, food processing, chemical processing, and infrastructure maintenance, targeting companies that require flexible automation solutions for fluid handling, pipe inspection, and maintenance in challenging environments.
Features
- Axially reinforced fiber-type artificial muscles providing high power and flexibility
- Zendo Drive® peristaltic pump robot for mixing and transporting high-viscosity fluids and solid-liquid mixtures
- Sooha® earthworm-type in-pipe mobile robot for inspecting and maintaining narrow and complex piping systems
- Air-driven operation for explosion-proof and waterproof capabilities
- Customizable robot designs to meet specific application requirements
- Remote operation and control for hazardous environments
- Solutions for pipe blockage prevention and resolution
- Options for integration of various inspection and cleaning tools with the Sooha robot