Two Boston Notables Get More Money

by Frank Tobe

08 November 2013

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Cyphy Works, the UAV developer with the tether solution, raises $7 million from VCs and angel investors. Funds will be used to expand Cyphy Works efforts in surveying and situational awareness for agriculture, mining, construction, oil & gas, insurance and others. CEO Helen Greiner, who was previously the co-founder and President of iRobot, said, “The opportunity to bring flying robots to commercial sectors is truly exciting.…

Frank Tobe is the owner and publisher of The Robot Report, and is also a panel member for Robohub's Robotics by Invitation series.

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