Collaborative robotics, the Reacher cobot line (7 models, 7-30 kg payloads), Ryder AMRs (550-1,400 kg payloads), and the Riser mobile manipulator, is the field Rethink Robotics, Inc. pioneers, serving manufacturing, logistics, and automotive customers. Founded in 2008 by Rodney Brooks and Ann Whittaker and headquartered in Hebron, Kentucky, with a presence at MassRobotics in Boston, it was acquired by HAHN Group in 2018 and is now part of United Robotics Group (2021), relaunching in 2024 with a focus on precision, robustness, and Industry 4.0 integration. With $150M historically raised and 30 employees, it showed its portfolio at IMTS 2024, emphasizing applications such as assembly, welding, and material handling. ISO 9001 certified, it competes with Universal Robots and KUKA.
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