Intro
Daimon Robotics originated from a research team at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and was founded in 2021 in Shenzhen. The company specializes in developing high-resolution multimodal tactile sensing systems and dexterous robotic hand hardware and software solutions. By deeply integrating AI with robotics, Daimon focuses on Vision-Tactile-Language-Action (VTLA) manipulation models that enable robots to perform complex tasks with human-like dexterity.
Daimon Robotics has achieved internationally recognized research outcomes in vision-based tactile sensors, dexterous hand design, and multimodal perception-action models combining visual and tactile feedback. The company has overcome challenges such as high computational demand, heat generation, and sensor durability, pioneering the world’s thinnest vision-based tactile sensors and accelerating their industrialization.
Their products cater to intelligent logistics, laboratory automation, embodied artificial intelligence, and commercial services. Daimon Robotics aims to transform working environments and improve quality of life by promoting embodied intelligence in practical applications. The company has successfully commercialized products like the DM-Tac W tactile sensor, DM-Hand1 dexterous hand, and DM-EXton teleoperation system, gaining international acclaim and overseas orders.
Robots
- DM-Tac W: Multi-dimensional, high-resolution, high-frequency vision-based tactile sensor with 40,000 sensing units per square centimeter, vastly exceeding human tactile resolution.
- DM-Hand1: Multi-dimensional tactile sensing dexterous robotic hand integrating advanced perception and manipulation capabilities.
- DM-EXton: Portable wearable teleoperation data collection system enabling intuitive robot control.
Specialism
Daimon Robotics specializes in tactile sensing and dexterous manipulation, focusing on integrating vision-based tactile sensors with AI to enable robots to perceive and interact with their environment in a human-like manner. Their technology supports embodied intelligence, combining tactile, visual, and language inputs to enhance robot autonomy and adaptability in logistics, manufacturing, and service tasks.
Business Viability
- Strong foundation in academic research with a team from HKUST and collaborations with MIT.
- Completed significant funding rounds including a hundred-million-CNY Angel round.
- Products have received international recognition and orders, marking successful entry into global markets.
- Focus on industrializing embodied intelligence with disruptive tactile sensing technology.
- Company size of approximately 51-200 employees, balancing innovation with scaling capabilities.
- Positioned in fast-growing sectors such as intelligent logistics, automation, and embodied AI solutions.
