IQ Motion Control
High-performance motor modules for robotics and UAVs.
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| Total Funding | 000k | ||
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IQ Motion Control designs and provides high-performance motor modules for the robotics and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industries. The company originated from research conducted at the University of Pennsylvania's GRASP (General Robotics, Automation, Sensing & Perception) lab. Co-founders and cousins, Jon Broome (CEO) and Matthew Piccoli (CTO), established the company in January 2017. Piccoli's PhD research in mechanical engineering, which began in 2010, formed the technological foundation of the company. He identified a market gap for high-bandwidth, powerful, and lightweight motor controllers while developing a single-motor aerial vehicle, prompting him to create his own.
The company's core technology combines proprietary calibration and control software with unique hardware designs to enhance the performance of brushless DC motors. This integration optimizes torque, efficiency, and precision while minimizing vibration and cost. IQ Motion Control's products are integrated motor and controller units with embedded position sensors, allowing for advanced motion control. Their product lines, such as the Vertiq and Fortiq series, serve a range of applications including commercial drones, 3D printers, robotic arms, gimbals, and industrial machinery. The technology is recognized for features like "Anticogging," which reduces torque ripple for smoother and quieter operation.
IQ Motion Control's business model involves selling these advanced motor modules to a diverse client base, from individual makers and research institutions to industrial machinery companies and commercial UAV operators. After participating in the HAX accelerator in China and securing $100,000, the company raised an $850,000 seed round in late 2019 led by Gabriel Investments. The company operates from the Pennovation Center in Philadelphia, aiming to contribute to the city's growth as a robotics hub.
Keywords: motor modules, robotics, UAV propulsion, brushless DC motors, servo motors, motion control systems, drone motors, anticogging technology, embedded position sensor, motor calibration software, industrial automation, 3D printers, robotic arms, commercial drones, advanced motor control, GRASP lab, Pennovation, Vertiq, Fortiq, high-torque motors