THE MOTION CONTROL REVOLUTION

This is a place to read about RISE® Robotics in the news.

 

July 16, 2024 - RISE® Robotics Welcomes Hiten Sonpal as New CEO Sonpal, a seasoned leader in robotics and automation, brings a wealth of experience and a clear vision to drive RISE into its next phase of growth and innovation.

February 6, 2024 - RISE™Robotics Unveils Limited Licenses Available for Groundbreaking Patent: Revolutionary Angular Flat Belt Drive Technology - RISE Robotics proudly announces the availability of limited licenses for its game-changing patent, EP 3 652 466 B1. This pioneering technology unlocks new possibilities for angular flat belt drive systems, proving that highly loaded belts at angles and around corners can outperform traditional designs without sacrificing service life.

July 25, 2023 - RISE™Robotics Awarded $1.25 Million Contract to Modernize United States Air Force Ground Equipment - RISE announces today it has been selected by AFWERX for a Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) contract in the amount of $1.25 million focused on development of highly efficient and precise electric munitions handlers to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).

August 09, 2022 - RISE™Robotics Awarded $1.55 Million Contract to Deliver Common Lifting Devices to the United States Air Force - RISE Robotics, the Zero Emission heavy machinery company, announced today it has been awarded a $1.55 Million contract to supply its RISE™Technology-enabled Common Lifting device (CLD) to the United States Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC).

December 22, 2022 - RISE™Robotics Granted US Patent for Key Technology - High Reduction Belt-Driven Linear Actuator - RISE Robotics, the Zero Emission Motion Control Company, announced today that it has been granted a key U.S. Patent for their technology, the High Reduction Belt-Driven Linear Actuator U.S. Patent 11,255,416.

October 04, 2022 - RISE™Robotics to Exhibit at bauma Showcasing a Revolutionary Alternative to Hydraulic Systems, RISE™Technology - RISE™Technology will be showcased at the World's Leading Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines, Construction Vehicles, and Construction Equipment.
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JUNE 30, 2022 - RISE™Robotics selected as a Winner of the Army xTechSearch 6 Competition - RISE Robotics has been awarded $25K and now moves forward with the opportunity to submit for a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award of up to $250K.

MAY 24, 2022 - RISE™Robotics Awarded $1.25 Million Contract to Design Ultra-Light Loading Machine for the United States Air Force - RISE Robotics, the Zero Emission heavy machinery company, announced today that it has been awarded a $1.25 Million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II Award by United States Air Force AFVentures.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 – RISE™Robotics Announces a Partnership with Anthony Liftgates to Debut a New Fluid-free, Electric Alternative to Hydraulic Cylinders in Liftgates The new technology will premier at The Battery Show, The #1 Advanced Battery and Electric Vehicle Event in North America.

APRIL 10, 2020 – RISE™Robotics Raises $3 Million in Additional Funding to Drive Forward the Electrification and Sustainability of Heavy MachineryThe Engine investment supports RISE Robotics’ development of electric and mechanical systems that displace hydraulics and reduce energy consumption

May 29, 2024 - RISE™Robotics has successfully closed approximately $15 million in financing, with the participation of 22 dedicated investors.

June 29, 2023 - Selma Svendsen Joins RISE™Robotics as Vice President of Engineering - RISE Robotics is thrilled to announce the addition of Selma Svendsen to their esteemed team as the new Vice President of Engineering.

MAY 26, 2022 - C.A. Goudey & Associates in Collaboration with RISE™Robotics Receives Department of Energy Small Business Research and Development Award - U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm today announced that C.A. Goudey & Associates in collaboration with RISE Robotics will receive one of 259 Department of Energy grants totaling $53 Million to 210 small businesses in 38 states.

MAY 10, 2022 - Danfoss Power Solutions and RISE™Robotics Collaborate on a New Innovation That Will Accelerate the Electrification of Heavy Machinery - Danfoss Power Solutions and RISE Robotics today announce they’ve signed a collaboration agreement to jointly validate and test a key innovation that has the potential to transform the heavy machinery market through electrification.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 – RISE™Robotics is Awarded a 6-Month Feasibility Study from the AFWERX Reimagining Energy Challenge for the U.S. Department of Defense The RISE feasibility study will reimagine the use of energy for the U.S. Air Force, specifically focused on enhancing capabilities for the Expeditionary warfighter.

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 – Ken Gray Joins RISE™Robotics as Vice President of Business DevelopmentFormer Caterpillar executive brings three decades of global business experience to the electromechanical systems startup focused on reducing the energy consumption of heavy machinery in the material handling, trucking, construction, mining and defense industries.

APRIL 29, 2022 - RISE™Robotics Awarded $1.7 Million Contract to Modernize United States Air Force Ground Support Equipment - The TACFI significantly contributes to modernizing a critical piece of handling equipment for aircraft munitions, the MHU-083 Jammer, which is an essential enabling component for the USAF to demonstrate strategic deterrence and global reach.