Montrose, United States
SynTouch, Inc. aims to revolutionize the design and manufacturing of products with its Toccare® Haptics Measurement System, which leverages proven haptics science to create products with a feel that resonates with human preferences. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including nonwoven fabrics, apparel, automotive, cosmetics, and consumer electronics.
The Toccare system offers precise and repeatable quantification of biomimetic touch data, enabling designers and manufacturers to optimize the feel of their products with unparalleled accuracy. Its applicability across the supply chain ensures conformity to objective standards, expediting the time to market and fostering effective communication throughout the development and production stages.
Furthermore, SynTouch has delved into the realm of robotics, developing haptics sensors that replicate the sensory capabilities of the human fingertip. This innovation opens doors for immediate applications in robotic arms and prosthetic hands, promising to enhance human dexterity and the sense of touch in artificial limbs.
The company's origin story traces back to the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Southern California in 2007, where it initially aimed to bestow hand amputees with human-like dexterity. Over time, its focus evolved to encompass haptics, robotics, and prosthetic applications, driven by customer demand and collaboration with industry players such as Procter & Gamble.
SynTouch, Inc. secured its Series A investment at 01 January 2019, with backing from Will Murphy, underscoring investor confidence in the company's vision and potential for disruptive impact within the Manufacturing industry. With its groundbreaking approach to product design and haptics technology, SynTouch, Inc. stands as a promising player in shaping the future of tactile experiences across various sectors.
