OptoForce
Giving industrial robots the sense of touch - so that they can automate further tasks, requiring the dexterity of the human hand.
Description
OptoForce works to bring force control to the masses in industrial automation, by producing multi-axial force/torque sensors with a revolutionary, optical technology. OptoForce equips industrial robots with a sense of touch so that more tasks can be automated and time can be saved. OptoForce is supported by renowned investors, such as Hungarian venture capitalists Day One Capital, Finext Startup and Momentum as well as Enrico Krog Iversen, former CEO of Universal Robots.
Funding
- €500k by Enrico Krog IversenOctober, 2017
- HUF 200m by Finext Startup, Day One CapitalJune, 2013
Press coverage
- Hungarian OptoForce Obtains 600,000 Euro From Finext And Day OneJune 14, 2013 – goaleurope.com
- OptoForce secures €600k investment from Finext and Day One CapitalJune 13, 2013 – silicongoulash.com
General Information
- Founded in 2011
- Raised €500k + HUF 200m capital
- Operation is funded