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Robot Launch 2015 – Robohub Readers’ Pick round one


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12 August 2015



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For the next three weeks, Robohub readers can vote for their “Readers’ Pick” startup from the Robot Launch competition. Each week, we’ll be publishing 10 videos from our Top 30. Our ultimate Robohub Readers’ Favorites, along with lots of other prizes, will be announced in a September live final. Every week we’ll showcase different aspects of robotics startups and their business models: from consumer facing robots to B2B service robotics and component technologies. Make sure you vote for your favorite – below – by 11:59pm PDT, 18  August, spread the word through social media using #robotlaunch2015 and come back next week for the next 10!

 



 

Blue Frog Robotics (Buddy) | france (@BlueFrogRobotic)

Bringing you affordable mobile robots like BUDDY that help people live easier, safer and with a little bit of fun.

https://youtu.be/hYKAQLESoV0

 



 

Boxing Robot | usa

Overthrow Robotics has built a full size boxing robot intended for people to physically box and train with.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5DwAghwMq4

 



 

CleverPet | usa (@getcleverpet)

CleverPet is an interactive system that enables you to engage your dog’s mind with interactive puzzles, even when you’re not there.

 



 

Ga.ia | france (@StillHumanRobot )

Gå.ia is an innovative project mixing robotics, biology and social relationships between humans, technology and plants.

 



 

Jade Robot | canada (@MimeticsCanada)

Mimetics’ founders have been providing robotics STEM education since 2001, designing the Jade Robot, based on what we have learned.

 



 

Nailbot | usa (@preemadonna)

Preemadonna meets our community – with a focus on girls and women – with technology that is relevant to their lifestyle.

http://video214.com/play/wpQF1roQJB0M8L7OsIqRSQ/s/dark

 



 

PieceMaker Technologies | usa (@PieceMakerTech)

PieceMaker provides automated systems for creating custom and personalized products on-demand in retail locations.

 



 

Robot Avatar | uk

To provide a remote robot through which a person may experience in an immersive way that which the robot experiences.

 



 

Robotic Cooking Appliance (Sereneti) | usa (@SerenetiKitchen)

Sereneti Kitchen will make food healthier, tastier, and more affordable than ever before by producing robotic appliances for the home kitchen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pMIhTUnNbE

 



 

Robotic Running Coach | germany (@runfundotcom)

We have developed an automatically guided mobile robotic coach RUFUS for outdoor walking and running.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_aOCYX-kcM

 



 

CAST YOUR VOTE FOR “PEOPLE’S CHOICE”

VOTING CLOSES ON WEDNESDAY AUGUST 18 AT 11:59 PM [PDT]




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Andra Keay is the Managing Director of Silicon Valley Robotics, founder of Women in Robotics and is a mentor, investor and advisor to startups, accelerators and think tanks, with a strong interest in commercializing socially positive robotics and AI.
Andra Keay is the Managing Director of Silicon Valley Robotics, founder of Women in Robotics and is a mentor, investor and advisor to startups, accelerators and think tanks, with a strong interest in commercializing socially positive robotics and AI.

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