Boston Dynamics acquires Kinema Systems to bolster deep learning and vision capabilities
The acquisition aims to strengthen Boston Dynamics' product offerings for the logistics market. A new team will be established in the Bay Area to support this initiative.
Evidence notes
- Boston Dynamics acquired Kinema Systems, a Bay Area company developing deep-learning 3D vision for robotic pick-and-place logistics.
- Kinema Pick was rebranded as the Boston Dynamics Pick System, which the company said it would continue selling and supporting.
- Boston Dynamics initially planned to use Kinema technology with Handle as it expanded from research robots into warehouse logistics.
Company context
Boston Dynamics builds high-performance mobile robots including Spot for industrial and field inspection, Stretch for warehouse trailer unloading, and Atlas for advanced humanoid mobility.