Minnesota Robotics at a Glance
2025-01-20
This is a list of companies and groups in Minnesota that are involved in autonomous, mobile robotic systems. Know of a group that should be on the list? Please let me know.
| Organization | Website | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ASTER Labs | https://www.asterlabs.com | Research and development firm focused on advanced aerospace applications. |
| Honeywell | https://www.honeywell.com | Yes. |
| Medical Robotics and Devices Lab | https://mrd.umn.edu | 3D printing directly onto human skin and other cool projects. Old website, not sure if the group is still active. |
| Minnesota Robotics Institute (MnRI) | https://cse.umn.edu/mnri | Interdisciplinary effort at the University of Minnesota that provides opportunities for engagement and funding. |
| Organic Navigation | https://organicnavigation.com | Technology services and development company focused on responsible intelligent systems. |
| Recon Robotics | https://reconrobotics.com | Tactical micro-robots for situational awareness in challenging conditions. |
| Rover Robotics | https://roverrobotics.com | Uncrewed ground vehicle platform developer. |
| Rowbot | https://www.rowbot.com | Ground robot platform and data algorithms for row-based agriculture. |
| Sentera | https://sentera.com | Data collection services, analytics and hardware development for ag-tech. |
| The TORO Company | https://www.thetorocompany.com/autonomous-solutions | Autonomous lawn mower and maintenance vehicles, sensor and autonomy outfits. |
| Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle Lab | https://www.uav.aem.umn.edu | Development and research involving uncrewed aerial systems. |
| Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Lab | https://rs.umn.edu/uas-lab/uncrewed-aircraft-systems-lab | Natural resource monitoring and management using UAS at the UMN. |