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Optimotive Raises $2M to Launch Advanced Outdoor Robots, Pioneering Automation in Construction

Optimotive has secured $2M in an oversubscribed seed round, led by Version One Ventures with participation from Garage Capital and NewLab. The funding will accelerate the launch of two new autonomous robots, MULE and SCRUBBLES, designed to enhance efficiency and safety in outdoor industrial sites, building on the success of existing models IRIS and BOX.

These robots, tailored for material handling and site cleanup, aim to transform construction, mining, and energy sectors by automating hazardous tasks. Optimotive’s commitment to reliable, scalable automation is set to revolutionize how outdoor industries approach safety and productivity.

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