Pittsburgh, United States
Platypus, LLC provides research and development for the robotics industry, focusing on unmanned surface vehicles for inland water bodies. The company is opening a new office in Victoria, Australia and is seeking potential collaborators in the water, agriculture, or robotics sectors. They are encouraging interested parties to contact [email protected].
The company specializes in developing intelligent autonomy, artificial intelligence, and machine learning approaches for various robots, particularly marine vehicles for inland water. With a fleet of autonomous robots, Platypus generates crucial information for informed management decisions around water bodies. Their R&D and consultancy services offer innovative, yet practical AI solutions for existing or novel robots to address a wide range of challenges.
Platypus highlights the increasing importance of data-driven approaches in all aspects of life and emphasizes the need for a similar understanding of water bodies. They view robotic watercraft as the solution to gathering essential information. The company has conducted data collection and water analysis across various global locations, working on diverse projects, including retention ponds, drilling pad environments, recreational areas, agriculture, and housing estates built around lakes.
Founded in 2012, Platypus was spun out of Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute. The spinout was supported with intellectual property and mentorship from the Centre for Technology Transition and Enterprise Creation and Project Olympus.
Platypus, LLC presents an exciting opportunity for investors and collaborators interested in the robotics, water, autonomous, and sensor technology industries. For more information and potential partnerships, visit senseplatypus.com.
