Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Materials Innovation - Advanced Science News

Kebotix, a technology company ushering in the future of new materials discovery, came out of stealth mode with a $5 million seed round led by One Way Ventures. Investors also include Baidu Ventures, an independent venture fund with backing and resources from Baidu; Boston-based Flybridge Capital Partners; Los Angeles-based Embark Ventures; Norway-based Propagator Ventures; and New York-based WorldQuant Ventures. Developing the world's first self-driving lab for materials discovery powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, Kebotix is committed to accelerating the exploration, discovery, applications, and production of new molecules and materials. "We are building the materials company of the 21st century because how scientists discover new materials has not evolved since the 18th century," said CEO Dr. Jill S. Becker. "Being stuck in the 18th century significantly adds to the challenge of tackling climate change, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, water pollution, and other urgent problems facing the world today."