Sarcomere Dynamics

About Sarcomere Dynamics

Sarcomere Dynamics, a Canadian deep-tech company incorporated in February 2021, is focused on developing synthetic labor solutions by combining high-dexterity robotics with artificial intelligence. The company was founded by Avtar Mandaher (CTO), Harpal Mandaher (CEO), and Nancy Mandaher (COO). Avtar Mandaher's journey began with a third-year design project at the University of British Columbia, where he developed a prosthetic hand using shape memory material actuators. Initially conceived as a prosthetics company, the team pivoted after realizing the high dexterity of their prototype surpassed the control capabilities of existing sensor technology for amputees. This led them to address a market pull from industries requiring a high degree of manual dexterity for automation.

Sarcomere Dynamics operates on a full-stack business model that combines hardware sales with a high-margin Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform. Revenue is generated through the sale of their ARTUS series of robotic hands and subscriptions to 'Synth,' their AI-powered control software for autonomous manipulation. Their target clients include system integrators, OEMs, and end-users in sectors such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, defense, and research and development. The company's products are designed to seamlessly integrate with existing robotic arms, offering a versatile solution for tasks that are difficult to automate with conventional grippers. This approach aims to help automate tasks described as dull, dirty, and dangerous.

The company's flagship product is a series of robotic hands, including the ARTUS Lite, which replicates the dexterity of a human hand. These hands are lightweight, compact, and capable of grasping a wide range of objects with varying geometries and can manipulate tools. A key feature is the proprietary actuator technology that enables near-human functionality. The hands offer up to 22 degrees of freedom and can generate significant force at the fingertips. Future developments include models with integrated tactile sensing. The company is currently engaged in a strategic funding round of US$10M to scale production and officially launch its SaaS platform. They have already generated revenue and secured non-dilutive funding while working with several Fortune 500 companies to validate their technology in complex assembly tasks.