Symbotic buys healthcare robot maker OhmniLabs [Video]

Symbotic has acquired OhmniLabs, a Silicon Valley-based developer of healthcare robotics systems. The companies did not disclose the financial details of the transaction. While Symbotic could pursue healthcare robotics solutions, it certainly would also be interested in OhmniLabs’ in-house manufacturing expertise. 

Founded in 2015, OhmniLabs builds disinfection and telepresence robots. It has used a fully in-house development and manufacturing model that it said sped up its time to market. Ohmnilabs has two main product:

• OhmniClean, a fully autonomous UV-C disinfection robot
• OhmniCare, a mobile telehealth robot

OhmniLab’s also has modular library with prototyping capabilities that let customers design, develop, and deploy robotics applications. The company said it will continue to sell and support Ohmni products as part of Symbotic’s team and product line.

Symbotic offers end-to-end, A.I.-powered robotic and software platforms. The Wilmington, Mass.-based company applies high-density storage, mobile robots, and machine learning to help solve complex distribution challenges. It won a 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awardfor its modular …