What LILIKOI innovation does

LILIKOI innovation LLC is a Sacramento, California-based engineering company founded in 2023 that designs and manufactures precision force, torque, pressure, and temperature sensors, including load cells, strain gauges, and Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) optical sensors, for high-performance and mission-critical applications. The product portfolio splits between strain gauge-based devices (Smart Bracket SB20/SB30 T-slot sensors and GR10 robotic tactile sensors) and dual-FBG optical devices (FG10 and FG25 in-line force sensors, GR25 optical finger sensor, GS05 5mm laparoscopic grasper sensor, plus the WF1 USB FBG interrogator that supports up to 30 sensing channels at 1 μɛ resolution and 200 Hz sampling). Target segments include robotics and automation, aerospace, semiconductor, medical and surgical robotics, industrial automation, and EV battery pack testing, where the differentiator is performance in harsh environments above 200°C, under radiation and submersion, and immune to EMI/RF and electrical overvoltage, conditions where conventional strain-gauge sensors degrade. Several products are positioned as the smallest in their class, including a 5mm surgical envelope and a 7x14x8mm in-line cell, supported by four patent-pending filings covering the Smart Bracket, FBG force sensors, gripper finger sensors, and GS05 grasper.

LILIKOI sells primarily through its own e-commerce storefront with publicly listed unit pricing in the $921-$2,899 range, supplemented by a quote-based path for custom sensor development and specialized medical/surgical SKUs. Go-to-market is sales-led with strong event-driven amplification: the company exhibited at CES 2024 in Las Vegas and SENSOR+TEST 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany, for its European debut. The company offers custom engineered solutions for unique force, torque, pressure, and temperature applications across medical, aerospace, and industrial automation.

The entity is a privately held LLC with no disclosed institutional funding, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity in the source material. Management team information is not publicly listed, headcount is not disclosed, and no named customer logos are available. Operational evidence consists of an active product catalog, trade-show participation, multi-jurisdictional privacy compliance (CCPA, GDPR, PIPEDA), and a US California headquarters with a Sacramento mailing address.

Name

LILIKOI innovation

Legal name

LILIKOI Innovation LLC

Website

https://lilikoi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Short description

LILIKOI innovation designs and manufactures force, torque, pressure, and temperature sensors, including FBG optical and strain-gauge devices, for robotics, aerospace, semiconductor, surgical robotics, and industrial automation customers needing precision measurement in harsh environments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Force and Tactile Sensors

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Weighing & Force Measurement (Load cells, scales, torque, strain measurement) (IMAGAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pressure & Force Sensors (Pressure/Strain/Load Cells) (HDAHALAB), Industrial Sensors (Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Level, Proximity, Vibration) (IMAGAFAA)

Keywords

• Force sensors
• FBG optical sensors
• Strain gauge load cells
• Robotic tactile sensing
• Industrial automation sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Force Sensor Hardware Sales: Direct sales of force sensors, load cells, strain gauges, and FBG sensors through e-commerce website and enterprise quote requests. Products include FG10, FG25, GR10, GR25, SB20, SB30, GS05, and WF1 interrogator.
2. Custom Sensor Development: Rapid custom tailored developments for force, torque, pressure sensors and temperature probes for unique applications in medical, aerospace, and industrial automation with time-to-market focus.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LILIKOI innovation designs and manufactures precision force, torque, pressure, and temperature sensors for robotics, aerospace, semiconductor, medical/surgical robotics, and industrial automation systems. Its product portfolio spans Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) optical sensors, strain gauge load cells, Smart Bracket drop-in force sensors for T-slot extrusions, robotic tactile finger sensors, and the WF1 FBG interrogator data acquisition system. The company also provides rapid custom sensor development for unique applications in harsh environments.

Product overview

LILIKOI innovation is a manufacturer of force sensors, load cells, strain gauges, and FBG (Fiber Bragg Grating) automation sensors for high-performance and mission-critical applications. The product portfolio centers on precision force measurement solutions across two main sensing technologies: strain gauge-based sensors (SB20, SB30 Smart Bracket sensors, GR10 Finger Force Sensor) and FBG optical sensors (FG10 Flagship, FG25, GR25 Optical Finger, GS05 Grasper). The WF1 FBG Interrogator serves as the companion data acquisition system for optical sensors, enabling calibration, visualization, and real-time force data streaming. Products are designed for demanding environments including robotics, aerospace, semiconductor, medical/surgical robotics, and industrial automation, with capabilities for harsh environments including high temperatures, submersion, EMI/RF immunity, and radiation exposure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wave Force One (WF1): FBG Interrogator for optical transducers enabling calibration, visualization and data acquisition of FBG force, torque, pressure sensors and temperature probes.

Products and services

• FG10 Flagship FBG Force Sensor Submersible, high-temperature rated in-line FBG force sensor using dual Fiber Bragg Grating technology. Available in 2lb to 50lb capacities with 6mm x 16mm x 10mm miniature envelope, immunity to EMI, RF, submersion, and high voltages, with real-time temperature and polarization compensation for robotics, aerospace, semiconductor, and medical applications.
• WF1 FBG Interrogator (Wave Force One) Wave Force One USB FBG interrogator enabling calibration, visualization, and data acquisition from FBG force, torque, pressure sensors, and temperature probes. Supports up to 30 FBG sensing locations simultaneously with 1 µε resolution and up to 200Hz sampling rate, with U-ART (RS-232) output for embedded applications. Companion hardware for the FBG optical sensor family.
• FG25 Optical In-Line FBG Force Sensor Miniature in-line FBG force sensor claimed as smallest on the marketplace at the time of release. Features 7mm x 14mm x 8mm envelope, 10KG (25LB) capacity, non-linearity below 0.5%, dual FBG optical output, immunity to EMI, RF, submersion and high voltages. Targets semiconductor, aerospace and medical applications.
• SB20 Smart Bracket Force Sensor Precision strain gauge load cell designed for 20mm T-slot extrusion systems. Acts as a direct drop-in structural sensor for force measurement embedded in machine frames, with under 0.1% R.O. non-linearity, real-time force feedback, and 400% overload protection for industrial automation systems.
• SB30 Smart Bracket Force Sensor High-precision strain gauge load cell designed for 30mm T-slot extrusion systems. Drop-in replacement sensor enabling real-time force measurement from structural framework with non-linearity below 0.1%, dual directional sensing, and 400% structural overload protection for machine builders and automation system integrators.
• GR10 Finger Force Sensor High-precision strain-gauge-based robotic tactile sensor for robotic grippers and parallel actuators. Features 4.5KG (10LB) capacity, 16.5mm active loading surface, non-linearity below 0.1% R.O., 400% overload protection, and full bridge strain gauge instrumentation with thermal compensation for robotic gripper OEMs and parallel actuator manufacturers.
• GR25 Optical Finger Force Sensor High-performance optical tactile force sensor using dual FBG technology for robotic grippers. Features 11.3KG (25LB) capacity, 15.5mm active loading surface, non-linearity below 0.5% R.O., complete immunity to EMI, RF, magnetic fields and high voltages, with real-time temperature compensation for harsh-environment robotic gripper applications.
• GS05 FBG Laparoscopic Grasper Sensor FBG laparoscopic grasper force sensor for surgical robotics with ultra-miniature 5mm envelope. Rated to 2.2KG (5LB) capacity with 0.5% R.O. non-linearity, 400% overload protection, off-center load cancellation, high temperature rating up to 200°C, and immunity to EMI, RF, magnetic fields, and sterilization processes. Designed for surgical robotics OEMs and medical device manufacturers.
• Custom Sensor Development Services Rapid custom tailored development of force, torque, pressure sensors, and temperature probes for unique applications in medical, aerospace, and industrial automation. Addresses harsh environment, high temperature, and submersion requirements with focused time-to-market delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Non-linearity as low as 0.1% R.O. for Smart Bracket sensors
• +5 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Omega Engineering: Catalog distributor and manufacturer of process measurement sensors including load cells and force sensors — competes on breadth and ease of purchase similar to LILIKOI's e-commerce model.
• HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær): Global incumbent in test & measurement offering load cells, force sensors, and strain gauges across industrial, aerospace, and automotive — competes broadly with LILIKOI but across a much wider portfolio.
• Kistler Group: Swiss-based incumbent supplying piezoelectric and strain gauge force, pressure, and torque sensors for automotive, aerospace, and industrial automation — overlaps with LILIKOI on precision force measurement.
• TE Connectivity: Large diversified sensor manufacturer including load cells, force sensors, and pressure sensors for industrial and automotive markets — adjacent competitor with much broader catalog and global scale.
• Honeywell: Diversified industrial conglomerate offering force, pressure, and position sensors across aerospace, industrial, and medical — a broad incumbent in the same measurement categories LILIKOI addresses.

Direct peers

• FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology: US-based manufacturer of force sensors, load cells, torque sensors, and pressure sensors with a comparable miniaturized and OEM-focused product line targeting robotics, medical, and aerospace — the closest direct competitor to LILIKOI.
• Interface Inc: Specialized manufacturer of precision force measurement products, load cells, and force gauges serving test & measurement, aerospace, and industrial automation — a direct competitor in the strain gauge force sensing category.
• ATI Industrial Automation: Leading supplier of robotic end-effectors, force/torque sensors, and tactile sensing for robotic grippers — a direct competitor in robotic tactile force sensing, including surgical and industrial robotics applications.
• Luna Innovations: Specialist in fiber optic sensing including FBG-based strain, temperature, and pressure sensors for harsh environments — directly competes with LILIKOI's FBG force/torque/pressure technology in aerospace and industrial markets.

Emerging players

• OnRobot: Provider of end-of-arm tooling and force/torque sensors for collaborative robots — a focused emerging player in robotic gripper force sensing that overlaps with LILIKOI's GR10/GR25 finger sensors.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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