Flexiv Robotics Unveils Cutting-Edge Innovations During the Opening of the Stanford Robotics Center

SANTA CLARA, CA, December 16th, 2024– Flexiv, a global leader in general-purpose robotics solutions, was proud to participate in the recent opening of the Stanford Robotics Center (SRC), a groundbreaking facility dedicated to advancing robotics across industries including logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, art, space exploration, and home automation.

 

As a longstanding advocate of Stanford's robotics department, and with Flexiv’s four founders being alumni, Flexiv’s support for the creation of the SRC highlights not only the university’s dedication to innovation and collaboration but also its strong industry ties.

 

Bringing together cross-disciplinary world-class researchers and industrial affiliates, the SRC is dedicated to exploring how robotics can impact how we live and work, improve healthcare and quality of life, and give people power to do things they could never do before.

 

Notable attendees to the opening ceremony included AI visionary Prof. Fei-Fei Li, biomimetic robotics expert Prof. Mark Cutkosky, and Prof. Ken Salisbury, creator of the world’s first dexterous robotic hand. Industry leaders from iRobot, Google Intrinsic, and Anybotics were also present, emphasizing the SRC’s significance on the global robotics landscape.

 

During the ceremony, the Director of the Stanford Robotics Center, Prof. Oussama Khatib, praised Flexiv for their instrumental role in advancing real-world robotic applications, and their development of force-controlled robotics.

 

As part of the celebration, Flexiv unveiled several of its latest innovations, reinforcing its dedication to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in robotics. These leading-edge-edge interactive demonstrations included:

 

Shuyun Chung, Flexiv’s Chief Robotics Scientist, underscored the importance of the collaboration, stating:

 

Flexiv is proud to be associated with the Stanford Robotics Center, and we look forward to seeing the center continue on its journey towards shaping the future. 

 

 

The SRC is a unique collaborative facility, that supports large-scale innovative projects for transformative impact on people and the planet. The Center offers researchers an exceptionally provisioned collaborative environment with suites dedicated to in-situ development of  focused technology Flagship projects, sharing a 3000 sq. ft. common area for robotic experiments. To learn more about the SRC, please visit: https://src.stanford.edu/.

 

 

Flexiv is a world-leading general-purpose robotics company dedicated to developing and manufacturing adaptive robots. With expertise in integrating industrial-grade force control, computer vision, and AI technologies, Flexiv delivers advanced turn-key automation solutions that enhance efficiency while reducing operational costs and environmental impact. Founded in 2016, Flexiv has established offices in Silicon Valley, Shanghai, Beijing, Taiwan, and Singapore. For more information, please visit https://www.flexiv.com/.