Boston Dynamics acquires Kinema Systems

Apr 2, 2019 · Acquisition · Kinema Systems · Perception

Verified eventKinema SystemsApr 2, 2019
  • Boston Dynamics acquired Kinema Systems, a Menlo Park company whose Pick technology used vision sensors and deep learning to locate and move boxes on complex pallets.
  • Boston Dynamics said the acquisition would strengthen its logistics products and team, linking Kinema's pallet-picking stack to its commercial warehouse robotics push.
  • The deal was the clearest ownership event in Kinema's surfaced record and directly matches the existing Boston Dynamics acquisition relationship.

Developed deep learning-based perception and manipulation software for robotic picking systems, focused on warehouse automation.