The inaugural ceremony showcased Flexiv’s latest robotic advancements, alongside a host of world-famous industry pioneers and academic leaders.
SANTA CLARA, CA, December 10th, 2024– Flexiv, a global leader in general-purpose robotics solutions, was proud to participate in the recent opening of the Stanford Robotics Center (SRC), a groundbreaking facility dedicated to advancing robotics across industries including logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, art, space exploration, and home automation.
As a longstanding advocate of Stanford's robotics department, and with Flexiv’s four founders being alumni, Flexiv’s support for the creation of the SRC highlights not only the university’s dedication to innovation and collaboration but also its strong industry ties.
Bringing together cross-disciplinary world-class researchers and industrial affiliates, the SRC is dedicated to exploring how robotics can impact how we live and work, improve healthcare and quality of life, and give people power to do things they could never do before.
Notable attendees to the opening ceremony included AI visionary Prof. Fei-Fei Li, biomimetic robotics expert Prof. Mark Cutkosky, and Prof. Ken Salisbury, creator of the world’s first dexterous robotic hand. Industry leaders from iRobot, Google Intrinsic, and Anybotics were also present, emphasizing the SRC’s significance on the global robotics landscape.
During the ceremony, the Director of the Stanford Robotics Center, Prof. Oussama Khatib, praised Flexiv for their instrumental role in advancing real-world robotic applications, and their development of force-controlled robotics.
As part of the celebration, Flexiv unveiled several of its latest innovations, reinforcing its dedication to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in robotics. These leading-edge-edge interactive demonstrations included:
- The Grav Enhanced Gecko Gripper: A breakthrough in robotic manipulation, enabling the seamless handling of a wide range of objects.
- Dual Robotic Arm Teleoperation with Haptic Feedback: A system that enhances operator control with advanced dexterity and sensory feedback.
- Multi-Arm Component Assembly: Demonstrating the capability of adaptive robots to collaborate on complex manufacturing tasks.
- Magnetic Milli-Spinner Vascular Therapy: A revolutionary medical application where robots guide micro-devices through blood vessels to deliver targeted treatments.
Shuyun Chung, Flexiv’s Chief Robotics Scientist, underscored the importance of the collaboration, stating:
"The opening of the Stanford Robotics Center marks a pivotal moment for global robotics innovation. We are honored to contribute to this groundbreaking initiative and are excited to explore new frontiers in robotics. Together with Stanford, we aim to redefine what’s possible and continue creating the technology of tomorrow."
Flexiv is proud to be associated with the Stanford Robotics Center, and we look forward to seeing the center continue on its journey towards shaping the future.
About the SRC
The SRC is a unique collaborative facility, that supports large-scale innovative projects for transformative impact on people and the planet. The Center offers researchers an exceptionally provisioned collaborative environment with suites dedicated to in-situ development of focused technology Flagship projects, sharing a 3000 sq. ft. common area for robotic experiments. To learn more about the SRC, please visit: https://src.stanford.edu/.
About Flexiv
Flexiv is a world-leading general-purpose robotics company dedicated to developing and manufacturing adaptive robots. With expertise in integrating industrial-grade force control, computer vision, and AI technologies, Flexiv delivers advanced turn-key automation solutions that enhance efficiency while reducing operational costs and environmental impact. Founded in 2016, Flexiv has established offices in Silicon Valley, Shanghai, Beijing, Taiwan, and Singapore. For more information, please visit https://www.flexiv.com/.