
Summer Robotics provides superhuman vision for robots, enabling them to operate in complex and fast-moving industrial environments. They have developed a novel perception system that utilizes laser-event sensing technology, offering 5x-10x faster reaction times compared to traditional camera-based solutions. This technology allows robots to recognize, track, measure, and control parts with high precision and speed, eliminating the need for jigs and fixtures and reducing cycle times. Summer Robotics serves various industries including automotive, agriculture, construction, electronics, and logistics, aiming to empower robotic tradesmen with enhanced perception and response capabilities. Their patented hardware and software are designed for applications like fastening, screwdriving, dispensing, 3D inspection, and pick-and-place operations.

Summer Robotics provides superhuman vision for robots, enabling them to operate in complex and fast-moving industrial environments. They have developed a novel perception system that utilizes laser-event sensing technology, offering 5x-10x faster reaction times compared to traditional camera-based solutions. This technology allows robots to recognize, track, measure, and control parts with high precision and speed, eliminating the need for jigs and fixtures and reducing cycle times. Summer Robotics serves various industries including automotive, agriculture, construction, electronics, and logistics, aiming to empower robotic tradesmen with enhanced perception and response capabilities. Their patented hardware and software are designed for applications like fastening, screwdriving, dispensing, 3D inspection, and pick-and-place operations.
What they do: Laser-event sensing hardware and Kortx machine-vision platform for high-speed robotic perception
Differentiator: Claims 5x–10x faster reaction times vs. cameras; 100 Hz tracking, 100 µm precision, ~20 ms reaction time
Founded / HQ: Founded 2020; Campbell, California
Stage / Funding: Completed Series A first closing; total funding reported $4,790,000 (USD)
Team size: About 11 employees
Machine vision and robotic perception for fast, unstructured industrial environments
2020
Robotics / Machine Vision / Industrial Automation
Announcement named Applied Ventures as lead with participation from Solasta Ventures and NAVER D2SF.
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“Led by Applied Ventures with participation from Solasta Ventures and NAVER D2SF”