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Aldebaran Robotics
http://www.aldebaran-robotics.com/Last activity: 08.03.2014
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Founded in 2005 by Bruno Maisonnier with offices in France, China and the United States, Aldebaran Robotics develops, manufactures and markets interactive humanoid robots to serve humans. Today, NAO robots are used in over 30 countries around the world as research and educational platforms and by more than 300 universities and research organisations. Aldebaran Robotics has a team of over 100 employees–half of whom are engineers or hold PhDs–involved in the development, production and marketing of its robots, assembled from start to finish at its facilities in Paris.
Location: Metropolitan France
Employees: 1-10
Total raised: $13M
Investors 1
| Date | Name | Website |
| - | Omnes Capi... | omnescapit... |
Funding Rounds 1
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 08.06.2011 | Series C | $13M | - |
Mentions in press and media 11
| Date | Title | Description |
| 08.03.2014 | How these social robots are helping autistic kids | At the Duck’s Nest preschool in Oakland, Calif., a fluffy blue robot asks a group of toddlers, “I want to be your friend. Will you please be my friend?” Robotics experts are testing this low-cost and affable robot, called Romibo, at schools... |
| 12.12.2011 | The Nao Next Gen Bot Will Be Your Friend When No One Else Will | Whoa. I thought Pleo was hot but this thing is out of this world. It’s basically a little walking robot that can see, hear, and recognize you from a distance. Originally designed to help teach autistic children, the Nao is now a fully-featu... |
| 28.11.2011 | Teach your robot new tricks this Cyber Monday at the RobotsAppStore (video) | We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today! [vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/32353014 w=560&h=... |
| 28.11.2011 | Teach your robot new tricks this Cyber Monday at the RobotsAppStore (video) | If you haven’t gotten a gift for your robot this Cyber Monday (what, you don’t have one yet?), you might want to think about visiting the RobotsAppStore, the Internet’s first portal for paid robot apps. The RobotsAppStore hosts a variety of... |
| 15.11.2011 | Intel Capital Startups Look For Growth At Global Summit | In a tough environment for venture capital, Intel Capital, the chip giant's venture arm, has had 31 exits this year, including six IPOs. The firm is investing aggressively, placing $472 million into 72 companies around the world year-to-dat... |
| 20.09.2011 | Video: Mini Humanoid Nao Recharges Himself Autonomously | And we’re yet another step closer to the Robocalypse: mini humanoid Nao (pronounced “Now”), which was first shown back in 2005, can now walk to a charging station whenever his battery is running low to get more power – all by himself. Nao’s... |
| 08.06.2011 | Aldebaran Robotics Raises US$13M in Series C Funding | Aldebaran Robotics SA, a Paris, France-based humanoid robotics company, has raised US$13m in Series C venture capital funding. The round was led by Intel Capital, with participation from existing investors CDC Innovation, iSource and Crédit... |
| 13.04.2011 | Coachella 2011: Intel and Aldebaran Robotics' Nao Robots Dance To EE [Video] | If you grew up watching the animated space-age cartoon The Jetsons then you watched Rosie—the strict (and sometimes faulty) robotic maid and nanny—run a tight ship around the Jetsons’ sky-pad apartment. Over the years we’ve watched as robot... |
| 15.10.2010 | Videos: Group Of French Robots Visiting Japan | A French company exporting robots (of all things) to Japan? Paris-based Aldebaran has just inked a deal with the University of Tokyo, which will use a total of 30 NAO humanoid robots to teach computer science later this year. Depending on t... |
| 20.07.2009 | BiancaMed receives additional €6 million funding | BiancaMed announced today that it has received an additional €6 million funding. This new capital will allow the company to expand its core team, accelerate the launch of several innovative consumer products with existing ‘go-to-market’ par... |
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