Ras Labs
Ras Labs makes Synthetic Muscle™, electroactive polymers that contract & expand, attenuate force, & sense pressure for robotics & other applications.
- Stage Product In Development
- Industry Robotics
- Location Quincy, MA, US
- Currency USD
- Founded August 2017
- Employees 3
- Incorporation Type C-corp
- Website http://raslabs.com
Company Summary
Ras Labs is a platform business model, based upon a class of electroactive polymers that contract and expand when controlled by low voltage. Our first target market of the world of soft robotics where we see a need for safe self -contained electrically driven soft actuators that can sense pressure (tactile touch) in life-like biometric grippers. Other potential markets include prosthetics, force sensors, ear buds, foot wear and innersoles.
Team
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CTO, and Founder
Synthetic polymer chemist with industrial biotech experience (Johnson & Johnson), R&D with government agencies (ISS, CASIS, DOD, DOE), and global leader in the EAP community. Leads interdisciplinary projects involving chemistry, biology, and engineering, teaming together diverse groups of people with varied skill sets. Technical business leader with strong patent expertise, published book author, and multi-media skills, including NASA TV.
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George McHorney, MBAFinancial Adviser
George McHorney has over 25 years of experience with start-ups, scale-ups, companies receiving federal funding and contracts, and M&A. He is a fiscally conscientious adviser and skilled negotiator.
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Peter Vicars, CEO
CEO of public and private companies drawing on over 30 years of exceptional background of software and operational experience. Built strong domestic and international teams, raised equity, maximized revenues and drove shareholder value of over $500M.
Advisors
Previous Investors
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Breakout LabsUnconfirmed
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