As part of the round, Bota Systems will grow its team to address demand from research labs and manufacturing companies globally, along with delivering its product roadmap.
According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) World Robotics report, 553,052 industrial robots were installed globally in 2022. The range of tasks performed is growing, but most robots still lack the sense of touch.
In a statement, George Tziralis, partner at Marathon Venture Capital, said: “Robotic arms move from point A to point B with phenomenal consistency and precision. Still, if an item is not exactly where it should be or its shape proves slightly different, robots fail. Bota Systems equips robots with the sense of touch, bringing us closer to a robotic revolution.”
Zurich-based Bota Systems’ platform consists of advanced in-house developed force torque sensors with built-in electronics and proprietary AI that equip robotic arms with flexibility and adaptability.
According to the company, this enables first-time use cases such as polishing complex surfaces, assembling delicate parts, or performing interactive tasks.
Klajd Lika, CEO of Bota Systems, said: "We are on a mission to give robots the sense of touch and we keep being amazed to see how many different use cases our platform is serving across geographies and sectors. We decided to double down our efforts to serve more leading customers globally and further accelerate our ambitious product roadmap."
Bota Systems said it serves customers in over 30 countries and collaborates with distributors and robotic integrators across EMEA, the Americas and APAC. The company added that roboticists have been using its technology because it is fast to set up, enables new functions, is robust and able to work 24 hours a day.
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