Olis Robotics secures $4 million funding for remote robot management

Olis Robotics

Olis Robotics, a developer of remote monitoring, control, and error recovery technology for industrial robots, has raised $4.1 million funding in a round led by PSL Ventures. Additional investors include Tectonic Ventures; Ubiquity Ventures; and Daniel Theobald, president/co-founder of MassRobotics and founder/chairman of Vecna Robotics.

Once the Olis Connect plug-and-play device is installed and secure remote access has been configured, users can monitor and manage their automation remotely from anywhere via any browser-capable device. If a problem occurs with the robot, the system sends out an alert via a secure connection to the user’s device without connecting to the cloud. The user then can use the system to perform error recovery actions, such as releasing a robot’s grip on a part or moving a robot from its error position, remotely.

Three cameras provide low-latency monitoring of the entire cell, enabling 24/7 measurement of key performance indicators and instant, on-demand video replay.

The system is designed to provide remote access without violating the robot’s existing safety permissions and restrictions. This means that velocity, acceleration, and joint limit settings on the robot are always obeyed when the arm is under remote control.