Standard Bots Acquires Ready Robotics
By acquiring READY Robotics’ automation IP, Standard Bots is able to accelerate the development of their AI-powered platform, and their mission to improve accessibility in robotics space. This IP purchase includes all the software, patents, and trademarks owned by READY Robotics.
Following this purchase, Standard Bots plan to bring their intuitive user interface and forthcoming AI platform to other robot makers, as well as NVIDIA Omniverse. In addition, they will make READY’s unified APIs (which allow for the control of all major robot brands) more widely available.
“This acquisition marks a pivotal moment for Standard Bots. The READY team over many years wrote some amazing software - a unified API that talks to every major robot brand. With this acquisition, I’m more excited than ever about what we’ll be able to offer the market in the coming months,” said Evan Beard, Standard Bots CEO.
Before READY Robotics ceased operations last month, the eight-year-old startup had raised over $40 million to push the boundaries of industrial robotics. In a testament to their innovative spirit and technical expertise, READY partnered with companies like Toyota and NVIDIA to develop and deploy its ForgeOS across the country.
“Standard Bots' achievement in developing groundbreaking robotics and AI technology right here in the U.S. has been truly inspiring, and I am excited to see how Standard Bots will continue to democratize the robotics space using READY Robotics' technology. I firmly believe that Standard Bot's goal of empowering developers to more easily use robots is essential in moving the industry forward,” said Kel Guerin, co-founder, READY Robotics.
“We’re now in the process of integrating READY’s IP into our operations and gearing up for a global release. READY’s drivers, developed and built over the past seven years, will be instrumental in powering our new AI products. In line with our dedication to innovation and accessibility, we plan to leverage READY’s work to offer a unified API and UI that developers can build upon to create bespoke robotics applications. The launch of this platform will represent a leap forward in our commitment to fostering creativity and collaboration in the robotics space,” added Beard.
