Squishy Robotics, Inc.

Squishy Robotics, Inc. develops impact-resilient, tensegrity-based mobile sensor robots designed to be rapidly deployed from drones or other aerial vehicles. Originating as a research spinoff from UC Berkeley and NASA, the company’s technology utilizes tensegrity structures that protect sensitive electronic payloads during airdrops from heights of up to 1,000 feet, allowing for immediate operation upon impact without the need for parachutes. These robots integrate advanced sensor fusion, edge computing, and mesh networking capabilities to provide real-time data, and the platform is customizable for various payload requirements, including visual, audio, chemical, biological, radiological, and explosive sensors.

These robots serve critical functions for first responders, military personnel, and industrial operators by providing improved situational awareness in hazardous or difficult-to-reach environments, thereby reducing human risk. By enabling remote monitoring in disaster response, HazMat situations, and tactical scenarios, the company’s solutions help personnel make informed, life-saving decisions. The company has engaged in collaborative testing and development projects with public safety partners and federal agencies, such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Science Foundation (NSF), to validate its communication architectures and operational performance in real-world environments.