Pittsburgh firm Invert Robotics is in talks with Dow Chemical and BASF over potential uses for its inspection robot, which uses powerful suction cups to climb walls. “As part of Yamaha’s long-term vision supporting the development of advanced robots to improve workplace efficiency and safety, Invert Robotics’ technology and its value proposition made a positive impression on our investment committee,” added Craig Boshier, partner and general manager for Yamaha Motor Ventures in Australia and New Zealand. Invert Robotics raised $8.8m in financing for the device's commercialisation, which has almost unlimited applications according to Dow Chemical . It faces competition from New Zealand -based Gecko Robotics , which recently closed a $8.8m round and has developed a similar inspection robot that uses high-powered magnets.
Pittsburgh firm Invert Robotics is in talks with Dow Chemical and BASF over potential uses for its inspection robot, which uses powerful suction cups to climb walls. Invert Robotics raised $8.8m in financing for the device's commercialisation, which has almost unlimited applications according to Dow Chemical . It faces competition from New Zealand -based Gecko Robotics , which recently closed a $8.8m round and has developed a similar inspection robot that uses high-powered magnets.