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Brighter Signals emerges from stealth
- Brighter Signals B.V., a sensing technology company, has emerged from stealth with a multi-modal tactile sensor platform.
- The Amsterdam-based company acquired a portfolio of fabric-based multi-modal tactile sensor patents.
- The tactile sensor technology is designed to detect and measure touch gradients in real-time for various applications.
- These sensors can be embedded into fabrics, surfaces, and structural components, offering lightweight, durable, and recyclable solutions.
- Brighter Signals targets industries like robotics, automotive, and healthcare with its sensor technology.
- In robotics, enhanced tactile sensing allows for precise object handling, error reduction, and improved efficiency.
- Robots equipped with the sensors can detect variations in texture, pressure, and shape for complex tasks.
- Collaborations are in place with robotics OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and automotive OEMs.
- The company is also applying its technology in healthcare for passive monitoring of heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure.
- The CEO, Andrew Klein, emphasizes the transformative impact of the technology in machine interactions.
- COO Christine Fraser highlights the versatility and commercial readiness of the sensor suite.
- Inventor Edward Shim's patented sensor suite has seen significant R&D investment and development.
- The company is gearing up for volume production through manufacturing partnerships in Europe and Asia.
- Partnerships with Antler and various industry players position Brighter Signals for growth and innovation.
- The sensor technology is poised to meet the demand for non-invasive and context-aware sensing in smart systems.
- Brighter Signals is ready to scale its sensor platform to enable safer, smarter, and more responsive systems.
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