Olis Robotics
Develops telerobotics software for remote control of subsea and space robots, combining real-time 3D modeling, machine learning, and haptic feedback to improve operator precision and safety.
- CEO / Founder
- Don Pickering
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- $2.36M
- Latest Round
- Series A
- Key Investors
- Seattle Angel Fund
Technology & Products
Key Products
Olis3 control software for ROVs; Force feedback technology; Machine learning-based control systems
Technological Advantage
Proprietary software for telerobotics with haptic feedback, developed at the University of Washington Applied Physics Lab. The technology is protected by patents and provides a unique user interface for precise control of remote robots. The advantage is defensible through patents and specialized expertise in haptics and robotics.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces operational risk and improves efficiency in remote robotic operations by providing intuitive control interfaces and haptic feedback, enabling precise manipulation in hazardous or inaccessible environments.
How They Differentiate
BluHaptics differentiates through its focus on haptic feedback and intuitive control interfaces, which provide operators with a more natural and precise control experience compared to traditional joystick-based systems. Its technology is also applicable to space robotics, a niche area with few competitors.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Subsea robotics operators, space robotics programs, industrial automation customers
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Subsea/Offshore; Industrial Automation
Competitors
Greensea Systems; SeeByte; Kongsberg Maritime
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
In 2015, the company employed four people and planned to double its workforce within four months.
Major Milestones
2013: Founded; 2015: Raised $240,000; 2017: Raised $1.36M in Series A funding; 2018: Rebranded as Olis Robotics; 2018: Joined NASA team assembled by NanoRacks
Notable Customers
NASA; U.S. Department of Defense; Forum Subsea Technologies