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Foodini is an AI-powered IoT extrusion-based 3D food printer made of food-grade and food-safe materials. A touch screen allows users to manage the printing process. Each device is equipped with heated capsules to maintain food safety. The microchips control the capsules’ identification and positioning. Foodini-Pro is upgraded with laser-cooking technology.
Foodini is an AI-powered IoT extrusion-based 3D food printer made of food-grade and food-safe materials. A touch screen allows users to manage the printing process. Each device is equipped with heated capsules to maintain food safety. The microchips control the capsules’ identification and positioning. Foodini-Pro is upgraded with laser-cooking technology.
Kibus' hardware automatically rehydrates, heats and serves healthy food for pets in the desired quantity and dispensed at the time selected by owners. It uses proprietary food capsules, weighed by sensors and powered by Wi-Fi with a microphone announcing meal times. Remote control via mobile is also possible.
Kibus' hardware automatically rehydrates, heats and serves healthy food for pets in the desired quantity and dispensed at the time selected by owners. It uses proprietary food capsules, weighed by sensors and powered by Wi-Fi with a microphone announcing meal times. Remote control via mobile is also possible.
HomeRun currently sells four types of products: mobile doughnut-shaped cat toys, smart water dispensers and smart food dispensers for cats and dogs. Pet owners can control the feeding for their pets via an app when away from home.
HomeRun currently sells four types of products: mobile doughnut-shaped cat toys, smart water dispensers and smart food dispensers for cats and dogs. Pet owners can control the feeding for their pets via an app when away from home.
Smart toilets that can monitor users' daily health by testing their urine and generating a test report that can be read on a mobile app. The report contains over 10 indicators including pH value and urine protein. Abnormal results will be highlighted to remind the user of health risks.
Smart toilets that can monitor users' daily health by testing their urine and generating a test report that can be read on a mobile app. The report contains over 10 indicators including pH value and urine protein. Abnormal results will be highlighted to remind the user of health risks.
Mobvoi sells products, including smart watches, headsets, smart speakers and smart rear view mirrors, most of which are based on the startup's voice recognition technologies. In addition to consumer products, Mobvoi also provides businesses with voice interaction solutions such as chatbots and AI voice chips.
Mobvoi sells products, including smart watches, headsets, smart speakers and smart rear view mirrors, most of which are based on the startup's voice recognition technologies. In addition to consumer products, Mobvoi also provides businesses with voice interaction solutions such as chatbots and AI voice chips.
UBTECH develops and produces humanoid robots for individual consumers and businesses. Its humanoid Alpha series and STEAM-driven Jimu Robot series were created for in-home use. Service robot Cruzr, portable smart robot Wu Kong and security patrol robot ATRIS were all designed to be used by businesses.
UBTECH develops and produces humanoid robots for individual consumers and businesses. Its humanoid Alpha series and STEAM-driven Jimu Robot series were created for in-home use. Service robot Cruzr, portable smart robot Wu Kong and security patrol robot ATRIS were all designed to be used by businesses.
AISpeech specializes in speech recognition, speech synthesis, semantic understanding, voiceprint recognition, dialogue management and audio analysis. It provides voice interaction solutions for smart vehicles, smart home appliances and robots. AISpeech offers a voice input app and a Dialogue User Interface (DUI) open platform for developers to customize voice recognition products.
AISpeech specializes in speech recognition, speech synthesis, semantic understanding, voiceprint recognition, dialogue management and audio analysis. It provides voice interaction solutions for smart vehicles, smart home appliances and robots. AISpeech offers a voice input app and a Dialogue User Interface (DUI) open platform for developers to customize voice recognition products.
Sherpa’s Spanish-language PDA is based on NLP and machine-learning technologies. The PDA is offered as a brand-name product (previously preloaded on Samsung smartphones) and more recently, as a white-label product in the form of an independent cloud-based platform that embeds, connects the PDA to smart consumer appliances and cars.
Sherpa’s Spanish-language PDA is based on NLP and machine-learning technologies. The PDA is offered as a brand-name product (previously preloaded on Samsung smartphones) and more recently, as a white-label product in the form of an independent cloud-based platform that embeds, connects the PDA to smart consumer appliances and cars.
Commander, Pulsar and Copper are different models of domestic and commercial chargers for electric and hybrid vehicles. Charging times for batteries are reduced by 10 times. The Smart Charging System automatically charges the vehicle during periods when electricity prices are lower. Each device is controlled by a smartphone app.
Commander, Pulsar and Copper are different models of domestic and commercial chargers for electric and hybrid vehicles. Charging times for batteries are reduced by 10 times. The Smart Charging System automatically charges the vehicle during periods when electricity prices are lower. Each device is controlled by a smartphone app.
Smart pet-sitting robot that distinguishes between cats and dogs, and their different needs. Lets owner monitor pet, communicate via video; other functions include feeding, playing (device has sensors, emits red laser beam), mess-cleaning and ball-picking with its mechanical arm. Comes with app; retails at RMB 1,688 in China, US$399 overseas.
Smart pet-sitting robot that distinguishes between cats and dogs, and their different needs. Lets owner monitor pet, communicate via video; other functions include feeding, playing (device has sensors, emits red laser beam), mess-cleaning and ball-picking with its mechanical arm. Comes with app; retails at RMB 1,688 in China, US$399 overseas.
World’s smallest smart socket and the only one offering the “shaking method” – shake smartphone to switch appliances on/off. Uses the latest Qualcomm technology. Detects local temperature, humidity, with the app automatically switching on/off appliances on these readings. At RMB 119, inPlug is possibly also the world’s cheapest.
World’s smallest smart socket and the only one offering the “shaking method” – shake smartphone to switch appliances on/off. Uses the latest Qualcomm technology. Detects local temperature, humidity, with the app automatically switching on/off appliances on these readings. At RMB 119, inPlug is possibly also the world’s cheapest.
As the Korean conglomerate’s gateway to deep tech startups and innovation, Samsung NEXT covers product development, investment, M&A and partnerships in a single entity to complement Samsung’s hardware business. Outside of South Korea, Samsung NEXT has offices in Berlin, Tel Aviv and in the US in New York, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley. Its portfolio currently includes 55 companies with recent investments including in Series A rounds for Tetrate, Brodmann17 and RapidDeploy, as well as Healthy.io's Series B. It has managed 13 exits to date, including LoopPay, Automated Insights and EyeVerify. The VC was established in 2013.
As the Korean conglomerate’s gateway to deep tech startups and innovation, Samsung NEXT covers product development, investment, M&A and partnerships in a single entity to complement Samsung’s hardware business. Outside of South Korea, Samsung NEXT has offices in Berlin, Tel Aviv and in the US in New York, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley. Its portfolio currently includes 55 companies with recent investments including in Series A rounds for Tetrate, Brodmann17 and RapidDeploy, as well as Healthy.io's Series B. It has managed 13 exits to date, including LoopPay, Automated Insights and EyeVerify. The VC was established in 2013.
Founded in 2014, EVERVC is a platform for startups and investors to seek financing and investing opportunities. As of 4Q2015, EVERVC had helped 170 startups to get investment of over RMB 900 million. It has invested in 40 startups, about 16 of which have received follow-up investment from prominent investors such as Matrix Partners China, NewMargin Capital, JD.com and Zhonglu VC.
Founded in 2014, EVERVC is a platform for startups and investors to seek financing and investing opportunities. As of 4Q2015, EVERVC had helped 170 startups to get investment of over RMB 900 million. It has invested in 40 startups, about 16 of which have received follow-up investment from prominent investors such as Matrix Partners China, NewMargin Capital, JD.com and Zhonglu VC.
Changce Investment was established in Guangzhou in May 2015. With more than RMB 1 billion under management, the firm invests mainly in unlisted high-growth companies in the IoT sector.
Changce Investment was established in Guangzhou in May 2015. With more than RMB 1 billion under management, the firm invests mainly in unlisted high-growth companies in the IoT sector.
Established in Shanghai in 2011, PreAngel Fund has set up six funds with a total of RMB 600 million in assets under management. So far, the firm has invested RMB 300 million in over 300 Chinese and American tech companies in the fields of mobile internet, hardware, healthcare, finance, insurance, e-commerce, sports, among others.
Established in Shanghai in 2011, PreAngel Fund has set up six funds with a total of RMB 600 million in assets under management. So far, the firm has invested RMB 300 million in over 300 Chinese and American tech companies in the fields of mobile internet, hardware, healthcare, finance, insurance, e-commerce, sports, among others.
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Visualfy: Tech for autonomy for the hearing-impaired, at home and in public
Visualfy’s app-plus-hardware solution helps the deaf lead fully independent lives
Ecojoko: Using AI, real-time data to save electricity
The French startup’s energy-saving assistant and mobile app show how much electricity is being used and how much can be saved for every household appliance
3D printing foodtech Natural Machines joins Euronext's pre-IPO training program
With its 3D printed vegan candies and snowflake pizzas, Natural Machines already has more than 300 companies using its Foodini food printer, which it’s upgrading with laser tech for simultaneous cooking too
In depth: The business ecosystems China’s tech giants and unicorns build
Startups could accept to join Alibaba, Tencent or other tech giants in their ecosystems and scale quickly. Or they could say no and keep their independence. But do they really have a choice?
Wallbox’s bumper funding boosts Spain’s EV charging sector
Wallbox’s generic EV charging systems are sold in 40 countries, including the US and China; attracting major backers like Seaya Ventures, Spanish utility Iberdrola and US VC Endeavor
Luo Yonghao: Maverick founder who gave Smartisan its allure, but couldn't build a winner
The Smartisan founder and internet celebrity is making a comeback with live commerce, after failing to sell enough smartphones at his own company
Spanish startups protest the lack of relevant aid, compared with other EU countries; investors warn of “disastrous” new foreign investment restriction
Gestoos: The future is in the present with gesture recognition tech for consumers
From spotting and alerting sleepy drivers in their cars to switching on a washing machine with the wave of a hand, Gestoos's gesture and behavior recognition tech has wide application across devices and industries
Kibus Petcare: World's first auto-cook and -dispense healthy pet food device
Kibus Petcare applies the healthy eating revolution to the ever-growing pet-care business, eyes sales in 25 countries after crowdfunding launch
Creatio Energy Systems: From personal hobby to Iberian enabler of IoT technology
Creatio develops fully compatible sensors with a matching SaaS platform, meeting fast-growing IoT demand in Spain, where there are only a few local players
Li Zexiang and his game-changing plans to take Chinese robotics global
An early supporter of drone giant DJI, Professor Li Zexiang is building robotics hubs across China to pivot homegrown enterprises into global players
HomeRun: IoT devices for home-alone pets
Founded by a pet owner who worried about leaving his dog alone at home, HomeRun is chalking up big sales in China's billion-dollar pet care market
Smart Bees wants to capitalize on China's two-children policy
High property prices fuel demand for Smart Bees' bespoke smart tech-equipped furniture that maximizes living spaces for families and young homeowners
Geometry Healthcare: Smart toilets that warn you if you are sick, or at risk
Using a biochip for urinalysis and offline health management services, Geometry Healthcare aims to differentiate itself in the smart toilet business
Catalonia: Spain's fast-rising robotics hub and next opportunity
With the robotics sector on the rise in Catalonia, expect to see more growth ahead, driving opportunities in related segments, especially services
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