Haptron Scientific
Develops optical multi-modal six-axis force/torque sensors for humanoid robots and medical devices, manufactured using metal 3D printing.
- CEO / Founder
- Yu Chen
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Growth Stage
- Total Funding
- $10M+
- Latest Round
- Series A+
- Key Investors
- Bright Laser Technologies (BLT); Hongchuan Yuan Private Equity Fund
Technology & Products
Key Products
Photon series multi-dimensional force sensors; PhotonR40 industrial-grade six-axis force sensor; Photon Finger sensor; Photon Ankle sensor; Photon_AC series intelligent anti-collision units
Technological Advantage
Proprietary optical multi-modal sensing technology achieves high-precision real-time measurement of nanoscale structural deformation using non-laser light sources. This core IP, combined with metal 3D printing partnership with BLT, allows for sensor miniaturization (e.g., 8.5mm diameter fingertip sensor) and complex internal geometries unachievable with conventional machining, creating a defensible technology moat.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides high-precision, lightweight, and miniaturized force sensing solutions enabled by proprietary optical sensing technology and metal 3D printing, reducing sensor size and weight while improving performance for robotics and medical applications.
How They Differentiate
Uses optical sensing principle versus traditional strain-gauge technology, offering advantages in miniaturization, precision, and integration with metal 3D printing for complex, lightweight designs.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Head collaborative robot companies, traditional automation equipment manufacturers, medical device companies (e.g., Mindray, United Imaging, MicroPort), precision manufacturing, new energy vehicles, aerospace.
Industry Verticals
Robotics; Medical Devices; Precision Manufacturing; Aerospace; Automotive (New Energy)
Competitors
ATI Industrial Automation; Robotiq; OnRobot
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Completed a Series A+ round of tens of millions of RMB (exclusive investment by BLT). First fully automated optical force sensor production line nearing operation.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2019; Developed world's first optical-based force sensing principle; Launched miniature six-axis force sensor in 2024; Achieved full automated production line; Secured Series A+ investment from BLT in January 2025
Notable Customers
Mindray (迈瑞医疗); United Imaging (联影医疗); MicroPort (微创医疗)