Artimus Robotics

What Artimus Robotics does

Artimus Robotics designs and manufactures HASEL (Hydraulically Amplified Self-healing Electrostatic) artificial muscles — soft, electrohydraulic actuators that convert electrical energy into muscle-like linear motion via electrostatic forces acting on liquid dielectrics enclosed in flexible polymer pouches. The Boulder, Colorado company, spun out of the Keplinger Research Group at the University of Colorado Boulder in 2020 (technology first published in Science Magazine in 2018), sells a product portfolio built around two actuator families — Contracting Actuators (C-Series) for linear pulling motion and Expanding Actuators (E-Series) for linear pushing motion — alongside a complementary PS2 Series of multichannel high-voltage amplifiers (2-8 channel configurations) and supporting high-voltage power supplies. With 13 patents and CE/UL/IEC-compliant designs, the company sells into four primary use cases: underwater/deep-ocean robotics (pressure-tolerant, silent propulsion), haptics (wide-bandwidth tactile feedback from DC to 200 Hz), industrial automation (compliant grippers, deformable object handling), and humanoid/d dexterous robotics. Customers are reached through direct B2B engagement via a quote-based, contact-form-driven sales motion, supplemented by development kits containing actuators, driving electronics, and Python-based control software for evaluation, and custom product development services for application-specific actuator sizing and material modifications.

Name

Artimus Robotics

Legal name

Artimus Robotics Inc.

Website

https://artimusrobotics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Artimus Robotics designs and manufactures HASEL soft electric artificial muscle actuators and multichannel high-voltage driving electronics for underwater robotics, haptics, industrial automation, and humanoid robotics customers on a B2B direct-sales basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Soft Robotics Actuators

NAICS

Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Actuators & Motion Devices (Linear, Rotary, Electric Actuators for Motion Control) (IMAHAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Robot Hardware, Actuators & Components (sensors, grippers, motors) (HDAAAIAL), Linear Motion & Actuation (Linear Motors, Electric Cylinders, Actuators) (IMAGACAG)

Keywords

• Soft robotic actuators
• Artificial muscles
• Electrohydraulic actuators
• High voltage amplifiers
• Haptic feedback devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulder

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Soft Actuator Products: Sale of HASEL contracting and expanding actuators with varying force, stroke, and dimensions for robotics, automation, and haptics applications.
2. High Voltage Electronics: Sale of multichannel high voltage amplifiers (PS2 series) with integrated power supplies for driving HASEL actuators and other electrostatic devices.
3. Custom Product Development: Custom actuator sizing, shape, and material modifications for specific customer applications.
4. New Technology Development: R&D collaboration and development services for optimizing technology for specific applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Artimus Robotics designs and manufactures HASEL (Hydraulically Amplified Self-healing Electrostatic) artificial muscles—soft electric actuators made from polymer films, liquid dielectrics, and flexible electrodes that produce muscle-like linear motion via electrohydraulic principles. The company also produces complementary PS2 Series high voltage amplifiers (2–8 channels) and integrated electronics to drive its actuators, and offers custom actuator development and R&D collaboration services.

Product overview

Artimus Robotics is a spinout from the University of Colorado Boulder that designs and manufactures HASEL (Hydraulically Amplified Self-healing Electrostatic) artificial muscles - soft electric actuators inspired by natural muscle performance. The product portfolio centers on two main actuator types: Contracting Actuators (C-Series) that provide linear pulling motion for bio-inspired robotics, and Expanding Actuators (E-Series) that provide linear pushing motion for haptics applications. These core actuators are complemented by the PS2 Series High Voltage Amplifiers - multichannel electronic modules (2-8 channels) that integrate power supplies, digital controllers, and programmable waveform generation to drive the actuators. Supporting products include high voltage power supplies and driving electronics modules. The technology uses electrostatic forces to pressurize hydraulic fluids, enabling muscle-like performance with benefits including high power-to-weight ratio, wide bandwidth, silent operation, and intelligent self-sensing capabilities. Applications span underwater robotics, industrial automation, haptics, and humanoid robotics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HASEL Contracting Actuators (C-Series) Soft electric actuators that provide linear pulling motion similar to natural muscle contraction, featuring high power-to-weight ratio, organic motion, and a soft compliant structure. Sold to robotics integrators, research labs, and OEMs building bio-inspired robotic systems.
• HASEL Expanding Actuators (E-Series) Soft electric actuators that provide linear pushing motion across a wide bandwidth with silent operation, particularly suited to haptics and other applications requiring lifelike tactile motion. Sold to haptics device developers and consumer electronics OEMs.
• PS2 Series High Voltage Amplifiers Specialized high voltage amplifiers with integrated high voltage power supplies, digital controllers, and multichannel outputs (2, 4, 6, or 8 channels) used to independently drive HASEL actuators and other electrostatic devices. Sold to research institutions and OEM manufacturers.
• Soft Electric Grippers Electrically-controlled soft grippers using HASEL actuator technology that provide controllable, fast, and sensitive gripping for handling objects of varying shapes and sizes. Targeted at industrial automation customers.
• Small Actuators for Millimeter-Scale Applications Compact HASEL actuators weighing less than 1 gram with widths of 7mm or fewer, providing electrically controlled, high-bandwidth, silent motion for millimeter-scale applications such as micro-robotics and miniature haptic interfaces.
• High Voltage Power Supplies High voltage DC power supplies (3–8kV depending on actuator model) designed to safely charge and discharge HASEL actuators and serve as accessory hardware sold alongside Artimus actuators.
• Next-Generation HASEL Artificial Muscles Next-generation contracting HASEL actuators delivering more than 2x the mechanical output of prior versions, with full encapsulation for enhanced safety and simplified integration, targeting humanoid robotics and industrial automation partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 2x mechanical output performance vs previous generation actuators
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• University of BristolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with University of Bristol on the UK ARIA project to develop artificial muscles for dexterous robotic hardware. Joint research effort to improve actuator performance.
• University of Colorado BouldercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHASEL technology originated from the Keplinger Research Group at University of Colorado Boulder. Technology was published in Science Magazine in 2018. Company is a spinout from this institution.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Clone Robotics: Clone Robotics develops synthetic muscle actuators for humanoid robots using a competing electrohydraulic/pneumatic muscle approach. It is the most directly comparable peer to Artimus, targeting the same dexterous humanoid robotics use case with a similar soft-actuator architecture.
• Soft Robotics Inc: Soft Robotics Inc designs compliant soft grippers for industrial pick-and-place applications using elastomeric and fluidic actuation. It competes directly with Artimus's soft electric grippers in the industrial automation vertical, though it relies on pneumatic rather than electrohydraulic principles.

Broad incumbents

• Festo: Festo is a large industrial automation incumbent with extensive soft robotics, pneumatic actuator, and bionic gripper product lines (e.g., BionicSoftHand, Fluidic Muscle). It competes with Artimus in soft grippers and bio-inspired actuation, though as part of a much broader motion and pneumatics portfolio.
• Moog Inc: Moog is a major motion control and electromechanical actuator manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Its broad portfolio of servo motors, electromechanical actuators, and motion components competes with Artimus in industrial and defense applications.
• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin is a global motion and control technologies leader offering a wide range of electromechanical actuators, linear motors, and industrial automation components. It competes in industrial actuator applications where Artimus is positioning soft grippers and linear motion products.
• Maxon Group: Maxon is a leading manufacturer of high-precision DC motors, servo drives, and motion control components for robotics and medical applications. It supplies the actuation layer for many humanoid and surgical robotics platforms and competes with Artimus in precision motion components.
• TDK Corporation: TDK is a major manufacturer of haptic actuators (PiezoHapt, PowerHap), ERM and LRA actuators used in consumer electronics and automotive haptics. It competes directly with Artimus's expanding actuators in haptics applications where wide bandwidth and low-frequency performance are critical.

Emerging players

• 1X Technologies: 1X Technologies (formerly Halodi Robotics) develops the NEO humanoid robot and is a potential downstream customer for HASEL actuators in dexterous manipulator applications. It represents an emerging end-market where Artimus's muscle-like actuation could provide differentiation.
• Agility Robotics: Agility Robotics builds the Digit humanoid robot and is investing in novel actuation technologies for legged humanoids. It is a potential strategic customer and proof point for muscle-like actuator adoption in the humanoid robotics vertical.
• SynTouch: SynTouch develops tactile sensors and biomimetic haptic technologies for robotics and prosthetics. It is adjacent to Artimus's haptic actuator business and shares overlapping end markets in tactile human-machine interfaces and robotic dexterity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors4 records

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M&A

Investments

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