Ascento 2-Wheeler Security Robot Profile
While a 3-year-old can easily handle uneven terrain, today security robots commonly cannot. A Switzerland robotics startup, Ascento, is hoping to solve that with its two-wheeled robots.
In this report, based on an interview with the Solution and Tech Lead Miguel de la Iglesia Valls, and publicly available information, IPVM examines the company's background, approach, positioning, and challenges.
Contrast to our recent coverage: 1X / Halodi Robotics $23.5 Million Raise Examined and SMP Robotics / Team 1st Technologies 4-Wheeler Robots Profile.
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