About

Cyberworks Robotics is a provider of Next Generation Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Self-Driving technology for industrial equipment ranging from Material Handling Tow-Tugs to Floor Scrubbers. Cyberworks’ breakthrough is a novel (Pat-Pend) “Full Stack” technology that (a) eliminates Edge-Case Navigation Failures that have plagued competitors and (b) a compact form factor hardware/software navigation module that provides for very rapid integration into new products. Their proprietary Full Stack solution includes everything from Industry 4.0/5.0 remote fleet management to various autonomous navigation modes to aviation-grade blackbox recorder technology. The company has signed OEM partnerships with Bosch, Linamar and EK-Technologies (a leading US OEM of material handling tugs). Cyberworks’ primary business model is to work with OEMs to license their core technology module to improve or accelerate their self-driving product offerings.

Project

With support from the Development and Commercialization Program, Cyberworks will use theThe Vineland TDS as an ideal environment for testing two conditions that are critical to the Cyberwoks solution – human detection and operation in areas that conventional robots are ineffective.  Vineland consists of ample open concept areas which are linked by corridors and unpredictable human traffic of individuals and groups (duplicating the conditions in most manufacturing facilities), and different ceiling types. Access to Vineland will accelerate product development by providing for a rich and challenging test environment in which Cyberworks will look to optimize its operating system in order to be more effective in real world conditions.  In the project, Cyberworks will map the landscape, test their platform and make changes to optimize algorithms as required.

Impact

Following the completion of this project that has received support from the Development and Commercialization Program, Cyberworks does not foresee any further investments to be required to implement the solution and bring the critical technology to market. As Cyberworks is already working with ElectroKinetic Technologies Linemar and Bosch to either incorporate or license Cyberworks’ technology. Because of these business relationships, Cyberworks is forecasting commercial uptake of their technology which will result in the creation of up to 20 new full-time hires and $4 million in revenue over the next two years.