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Dark Matter Robotics

Robotic bases for manufacturing, grown out of a lean-to-steer wheelchair.

Dark Matter Robotics project in the ID8 communityAI concept image

Dark Matter Robotics began as a mobile powered wheelchair steered by leaning, with no joystick, designed to differ from existing chairs while meeting strict cost limits. The team built a working prototype.

The project then turned to robotics in manufacturing, when the team was offered a part in a larger effort to automate laboratory work. Its powered base is now the foundation of its industrial robots.

How ID8Lab helped

ID8 was involved from the first idea, co-developed the project with Adam Bleakney, Head Coach of the Illinois Wheelchair Track Team, and has stayed on as advisor, mentor and investor.

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