Soft Robot Technology

Beijing Soft Robot Technology Co., Ltd. (SRT), established in March 2016, is a technology group built upon a foundation of soft robotics. The founding team includes individuals with academic backgrounds from institutions like Beihang University and Northeastern University. The company's CEO, Gao Shaolong, studied mechanical engineering and automation at Beihang University, while Chairman Zhao鑫 graduated from Beijing University of Technology and holds a master's from Northeastern University. SRT was founded to address the automation gap for handling irregular, fragile, and flexible items, which constitute a significant portion of industrial products that traditional rigid robots struggle with.

The company's business model revolves around the design, manufacturing, and sale of soft robotic end-effectors (grippers), as well as providing comprehensive automation solutions to various industries. Revenue is generated through the sale of these hardware products and integrated systems. The clientele spans numerous sectors, including 3C electronics, food and fresh produce, automotive parts, semiconductors, and medical devices. SRT serves over 500 leading customers globally, with products exported to more than 30 countries, such as the United States, Japan, South Korea, and various European nations. The company has secured significant funding over several rounds, including a Series C and C+ round in 2023 totaling 150 million yuan, to fuel product development and market expansion.

SRT’s core product is a flexible gripper, inspired by the dexterity of a human hand, designed to handle delicate and irregularly shaped objects without causing damage. These grippers are made from proprietary polymer silicone materials and utilize an adaptive airbag mechanism for gentle, enveloping grasps. The product lineup includes various series like the SFG soft finger gripper and the ISC internal support fixture, catering to different object shapes and weights. Beyond grippers, SRT's offerings have expanded to include digital equipment, machine vision AI technology, intelligent factory solutions, and even exoskeleton robots for medical rehabilitation. This integrated approach allows SRT to provide end-to-end automation solutions, from single grippers for robotic arms to complete automated production lines and smart warehousing systems.

Keywords: soft robotics, flexible gripper, end-effector, industrial automation, robotic sorting, fragile object handling, food automation, 3C electronics manufacturing, automotive parts handling, semiconductor automation, medical device robotics, smart factory solutions, machine vision, intelligent warehousing, packaging automation, robotic grasping, adaptive grippers, automation solutions, flexible manufacturing, end-of-arm tooling