Bio

RISE Robotics is a Massachusetts-based technology company founded in 2011 by graduates of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). The company's mission is to electrify heavy machinery by replacing traditional hydraulic systems with a faster, smarter, and cleaner alternative. RISE has developed a patented fluid-free linear actuator, branded as Beltdraulic, that utilizes belts and pulleys instead of hydraulic fluid, delivering hydraulic-equivalent power with significantly greater efficiency.

RISE's Beltdraulic™ technology addresses a critical challenge in heavy equipment electrification: achieving high force and speed without the inefficiencies of hydraulics. This innovation enables significant reductions in fuel consumption and emissions, improves productivity, and extends machine life.

The company has secured partnerships and development contracts with the U.S. Air Force and industry leaders such as Danfoss and Gates, validating its technology and generating a total of $7.3 million in development revenue to date.

RISE Robotics is backed by The Engine, a Tough Tech venture capital fund built by MIT, Greentown Labs, and Techstars. The company is headquartered at 1 Union Square, Somerville, Massachusetts.

Under the leadership of CEO Hiten Sonpal, who brings experience from Electric Sheep Robotics, Mowbot, and iRobot, RISE is poised for significant growth and innovation.

RISE is leading the way to zero-emission heavy machinery by providing the world's most efficient and productive alternative to hydraulics.