We are delighted that
Brighter Signals BV and
Seed Roboticshave been awarded a Eurostars Grant to incorporate the Brighter Signals Tactile sensing technology into the Seed Robotics robot hands, with an aim to measure the equivalent of human touch.
Eurostars is a subsidy for international market orientated R&D. The subsidy aims to stimulate faster development and growth. Worth ~€500K for Brighter Signals, this non-dilutive funding helps us achieve and work towards our vision of being the Future of Touch, and having sensors in every vehicle and factory within the next 5-10years.
We had already been in contact with Seed Robotics, who are based in Portugal. Having met face to face previously at events like
#ICRA and
#IROS. Their entrepreneurial approach and their traction in robotic hand technology make them a great partner for this project.
After the project being accepted by the Eurostars international committee, and achieving a ranking of the #7 project in the Netherlands and #1 project in Portugal we were delighted to be invited to theNetherlands Enterprise Agency Eurostars winners event in December. Our project kicked off on 1st February and we are already making great progress. There are still forms being filled out and final details being finalised however we are extremely pleased with the RVO for all their help and support. Thanks to
Elke Evers and team.
Brighter Signals and Seed Robotics will collaborate to pioneer high-depth tactile sensors that symbiotically integrate with a robot hand, to create high-performance artificial touch perception equivalent to human touch.
There are historical challenges for robot haptics to achieve human-level touch perception. This project will enable robotic hands to learn human touch perception and benefit human wellness, safety, and industrial applications.
Ultimately, this collaboration positions us to lead the emerging field of robotic haptics. By validating and demonstrating the value of tactile robotics, the project will unlock new commercial opportunities while delivering measurable social impact including safer workplaces, healthier workers, and stronger European competitiveness in advanced robotics.
Eurostars is part of the European Partnership for Innovative SMEs, co-financed with theEuropean Union through
Horizon Europe.
RVO is the Netherlands Enterprise Agency. They support, advise, and stimulate Dutch businesses. Helping entrepreneurs innovate and become more sustainable. We face major challenges worldwide. It's time to make our economy, energy supply, agriculture, and food systems more sustainable. RVO is working on tomorrow, today.
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