Duatic

Founded in 2024 as a spin-off from ETH Zurich research, Duatic AG is focused on bridging cutting-edge scientific robotics advances with industry-ready solutions. The company develops next-generation robotic hardware and software by combining quasi-direct drive actuator technology with AI and machine learning for human-scale robotic arms and mobile manipulation. Their products enable sophisticated contact-rich manipulation tasks and flexible automation adapted to labor-intensive industries, helping to overcome labor shortages without major infrastructure changes. The founding team draws on 25+ years of expertise in robotics, software, and mechatronics, pushing the frontier in autonomous systems tailored for warehouses, factories, and complex indoor environments.

• DynaArm: A lightweight (9 kg), high-performance robotic arm with 1.1m reach, 12.5 kg payload, and up to 10 m/s end-effector speed. It features quasi-direct drive technology for superior torque control, speed, and precision close to or surpassing human arm capabilities—ideal for mobile robot integration and industrial manipulation tasks.
• Alpha: A half-humanoid vision-enabled robot, 1.75 meters height, with hot swappable batteries able to operate 24/7.

• High Payload: Able to handle heavy payload with their powerful actuation systems and robust structure.
• Safety certifiable: All products meet high regulatory and safety standards, indicated by an official IP rating.
• Statically Stable: Engineered to ensures the highest stability, even when handling its maximum payload, preventing tipping during demanding operations like precise object manipulation.
• High Transportation Speed: Alpha is equipped with large base for storage, ensure for rapid deployment and movement.
• Compliant: High degrees of freedom in mechanical structure, allows them to safely interact with the environment and human workers.
• Watertight: Products are sealed tight to prevent water intrusion (IP graded)

Duatic AG is a promising early-stage innovator leveraging breakthroughs in actuator and robotic arm design derived from ETH Zurich’s leading research. With a focused niche on human-scale robotic manipulation for the rapidly growing warehouse and industrial automation markets, Duatic addresses critical labor shortage challenges. Although currently a small startup, its cutting-edge technology, founding expertise, and initial product demonstrations position the company for potential industrial partnerships and accelerated growth within Europe and internationally. Continuous funding efforts, growing brand recognition, and the rising demand for flexible automation underline strong future viability.