RISE Robotics

RISE Robotics develops electric linear actuation systems for heavy machinery. Its Beltdraulic technology replaces fluid hydraulics with belt-based electric cylinders, giving equipment makers high-force actuation with better control, efficiency and regeneration.

Facts

Segment: Actuation And Motion Control
Country: United States
Founded: 2011
Website: https://www.riserobotics.com

Market context

RISE Robotics offers a hydraulic-replacement actuation architecture that could materially improve efficiency, controllability, and maintainability in high-load robotic and industrial systems.

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Funding

2025-04-22 - Regulation Crowdfunding - $1.5M - Rise Robotics raises $1.5M Regulation Crowdfunding - Rise Robotics completed a $1.5M Regulation Crowdfunding financing on 2025-04-22. - source: riserobotics.com
2020-04-13 - Funding round - $3M - Rise Robotics raises $3M Funding round - Rise Robotics completed a $3M Funding round financing on 2020-04-13. - source: builtinboston.com

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Timeline

2026-02-24 - Demonstration - RISE Robotics exhibits Beltdraulic actuator technology at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 - Announced booth presence at CONEXPO 2026 construction equipment trade show Showcased electromechanical actuator platform to heavy equipment OEM audience Signals continued industrial engagement in machinery electrification - source: riserobotics.com
2025-08-15 - Award - Rise Robotics receives $3M AFWERX TACFI award - The $3M award was made through AFWERX's TACFI programme. Rise Robotics disclosed the award on 2025-08-15. Develops electromechanical linear actuation systems using a belt-and-pulley architecture as an alternative to traditional hydraulic cylinders. - source: riserobotics.com
2025-03-16 - Demonstration - RISE Robotics unveils Superjammer high-force electric robotic arm - Public demonstration of high-force electric robotic arm powered by Beltdraulic actuation Designed as non-hydraulic alternative for extreme-load industrial systems Showcases scalability of RISE's electromechanical actuator architecture - source: electrek.co

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Team

Hiten Sonpal - Chief Executive Officer - Current operating leader for RISE Robotics' electromechanical linear actuation platform and commercial growth phase.
Arron Acosta - Co-Founder and Former CEO - Founder row explains RISE Robotics' origin and continuity as the company scales its Beltdraulic electromechanical actuator technology.

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Relations

Danfoss Power Solutions - Partner - RISE Robotics has a public partnership relationship with Danfoss Power Solutions.

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