OhmniLabs affords UV disinfection robots and telepresence robots. | Source: Ohmnilabs
Symbotic has acquired OhmniLabs, a Silicon Valley-based developer of healthcare robotics programs. The firms didn’t disclose the monetary particulars of the transaction. While Symbotic might pursue healthcare robotics options, it definitely would even be considering OhmniLabs’ in-house manufacturing experience.
Founded in 2015, OhmniLabs builds disinfection and telepresence robots. It has used a totally in-house improvement and manufacturing mannequin that it stated sped up its time to market. Ohmnilabs has two principal product:
- OhmniClear, a totally autonomous UV-C disinfection robotic
- OhmniCare, a cell telehealth robotic
OhmniLab’s additionally has modular library with prototyping capabilities that allow prospects design, develop, and deploy robotics purposes. The firm stated it should proceed to promote and assist Ohmni merchandise as a part of Symbotic’s crew and product line.
Symbotic affords end-to-end, A.I.-powered robotic and software program platforms. The Wilmington, Mass.-based firm applies high-density storage, cell robots, and machine studying to assist resolve complicated distribution challenges. It received a 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award for its modular automation strategy for logistics.
With the strategic acquisition of OhmniLabs, Symbotic stated will probably be higher positioned to broaden its automation capabilities for provide chain prospects. It’s additionally considering delivering enhanced innovation to prospects within the healthcare trade.
“Combining Symbotic’s expertise in large-scale automation with OhmniLabs’ ground-breaking mobile robots, vision, and A.I. solutions will enable the development of unparalleled automation innovations across different settings,” stated Rick Cohen, government chairman and CEO of Symbotic. “We were drawn to OhmniLabs for its impressive talent and industry experience that will enable our expansion beyond the four walls of the warehouse.”
“OhmniLabs’ mission has been to develop meaningful robotics to provide real-world solutions, and we have made significant progress with the support of our loyal team members and customers. Being a part of Symbotic, a true leader in robotics innovation, will propel this vision forward to deliver cutting-edge solutions that redefine what’s possible in health care, logistics and beyond,” stated Jared Go, Co-founder and CTO, OhmniLabs.
This isn’t Symbotic’s first robotics acquisition of 2024. In August, it acquired “substantially all of the assets” of Veo Robotics for $8.7 million. Symbotic instructed The Robot Report that it now owns Veo Robotics’ FreeMove expertise, which helps safeguarding for industrial robots and promotes human-robot collaboration. FreeMove primarily turns giant, high-speed industrial robots into collaborative robots.