Soft Robotics Inc., now known as Oxipital AI, is a technology company that designs and builds automated, high-speed picking solutions using 3D machine vision, artificial intelligence, and soft robotic grippers, focusing on automating complex production processes in the food industry.
Soft Robotics unlocks robotic automation for large, meaningful markets and labor starved industries such as food and beverage, advanced manufacturing and e-commerce and retail. Leveraging patented material science and AI algorithms, Soft Robotics designs and builds automation solutions and soft robotic gripping systems that can grasp and manipulate items with the same dexterity of the human hand.
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August 6, 2024 · Oxipital AI to provide deep-learning machine vision for manufacturing
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May 6, 2024 · From pick-to-light to the most advanced robotics, picking technologies are rapidly changing order fulfillment.
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December 13, 2023 · A Washington State University study found exposure to soft robots decreases fears about human-robot collaboration.
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September 1, 2023 · Soft Robotics said its food-safe system can minimize automation's footprint while reducing dependence on scarce labor.
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July 16, 2023 · Robotics simulation enables virtual training and programming that can use physics-based digital representations of environments, machines, objects, and other assets.
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May 24, 2023 · Soft Robotics combines 3D vision and AI with compliant gripping technology to automate processing of proteins and other foodstuffs.
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January 19, 2023 · The company is using synthetic data and AI to accelerate its efforts to improve safety and increase productivity in food processing.
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November 28, 2022 · The tire maker is working with Ascent Robotics and logistics partners on developing a new technology and business area.
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November 17, 2022 · Tyson Ventures led the investment in Soft Robotics with participation from Marel and Johnsonville.
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October 24, 2022 · Soft Robotics' mGripAI, which combines 3D perception, compliant grasping, and AI, will be on display at several booths in Chicago.
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September 15, 2022 · The company primarily caters to the foods processing market.
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July 9, 2022 · EOAT makers are increasing their scope, making robot arms useful for more tasks.
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June 21, 2022 · Gripper makers are expanding their reach into new markets as increasing technological accuracy and robotics applications continue to grow.
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June 14, 2022 · A look at some of the interesting robot systems we saw at the show, from Epson's GX Series of SCARA robots to FANUC's delta food-picking robot.
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May 20, 2022 · Soft Robotics said moving beyond food processing and into warehouses and distribution centers was the “natural next step.”