MassRobotics Reveals the 2025 Healthcare Robotics Catalyst Program

MassRobotics announced the six standout companies selected for the Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst (HRSC) program. The 2025 cohort includes international robotics company OSTAW, healthcare robotics mobility companies ReviMo and Subtlebotic, automated diagnostics-focused solutions provider Tenomix, healthcare and emergency response robotics provider Sixdof Space, and wireless battery charging solutions provider Technovator.

The six selected companies from the HRSC program have been announced, and the technologies all focus on enhancing precision medicine. Image used courtesy of MassRobotics

The Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst

The MassRobotics HRSC is a program created to foster innovation of healthcare-centered robotics solutions, providing a platform of industry-leading expertise to facilitate the growth and development of early-stage companies. The HRSC program was established between MassRobotics, Mitsubishi Electric, Festo, MITRE, and Noventa, which offer their facilities and engineering expertise to selected companies with stand-out breakthrough technologies. The winning companies will benefit from industry-leading mentorship and receive support to commercialize their innovations, bringing innovative solutions from the lab bench to real-world healthcare environments, optimizing patient care, and enhancing the flow of operations.

ReviMo

ReviMo was founded by Aleksandr Malashchenko, bringing personal caregiving experience, 11 years of leading research and development projects in the aerospace industry, and a PhD in mechanical engineering to the creation of the ReviMo Niko lift and transfer device (patent pending).

ReviMo Niko is an assistive mobility robot with remote control operation, providing mobility-restricted users with enhanced autonomy. Image used courtesy of ReviMo

ReviMo Niko is a robotic assistant controlled via a remote to help empower and assist individuals with restrictions to their mobility. The robotic assistant provides individuals with an ergonomic backrest and assistive arms that support individuals while automatically shifting panels (serving as standard or commode seat options) under them to help with transfer to and from desired locations. This makes getting up, going to the toilet, or simply moving to get outside more manageable while providing greater autonomy for individuals, boosting their self-esteem and overall mental health.

Sixdof Space

Sixdof Space is known for providing cost-effective, low-latency optical sensors for drone technologies and applications. The company offers its customers the Sixdof Falcon and Sixdof Cheetah positioning and tracking systems, the former for fixed beacons and moving sensors and the latter for moving beacons and stationary sensors. Both systems provide six degrees of freedom (6DOF) tracking, one or more Kipa Optical Tracker Sensor Boards, a software studio for algorithm tracking, demonstration software, visualization tools, host processing SDK, and beacons with varying power levels (ranging up to 100-meter tracking distance).

Sixdof Space intends to integrate its innovative tracking technology into healthcare and emergency response fields. The emerging company is working with MITRE, employing its Innovation Toolkit to identify and engage with target customers. It also works with Mitsubishi Electric Automation, integrating its technology into Mitsubishi robots for healthcare applications.

OSTAW

OSTAW has a range of innovative robotic technologies suited to security, disinfection, and logistics applications within industrial and healthcare settings. The company will collaborate with Yaxxoo, Mitsubishi Electric, and Novanta, receiving their mentorship to facilitate the launch of a pilot involving the automated delivery of medication in the U.S. market. Their target is to make substantial improvements to patient care and the efficiency of healthcare operations across six months.

One particular robot provides us with an idea of how OSTAW’s robotics technologies can help serve and boost day-to-day healthcare operations, as well as its Camello+. The configurable mobile bot could help deliver on-demand meals, pharmaceuticals, and surgical tools to increase the efficiency of healthcare services.

The 50 kg payload Camello+ has integrated failsafe breaks, omnidirectional wheels, an LCD touchscreen display for intuitive operation, and real-time audio and voice communication. Image used courtesy of OSTAW

TechNovator

TechNovator offers a quantum-powered wireless battery charging system that outperforms existing options with an efficiency of 95% across long distances. Their patented technique, which serves sectors including healthcare, helps deliver effective conveyance of energy without heat or obstruction.

With a live demonstration planned for the Robotics Summit & Expo, TechNovator is working with MITRE and Yaxxoo to enhance its technology for medical applications, concentrating on proof-of-concept testing, regulatory clearance, and trials in real-world healthcare settings.

Subtlebotic

Subtlebotic created an artificial wearable robotic motor system called Limb Assist to help people with reduced limb function regain mobility. Its lightweight design and innovative neurotechnology support users in carrying out everyday chores independently by enabling natural limb movements.

In addition to working with MassRobotics and Yaxxoo on regulatory authorization and commercialization, Subtlebotic is conducting experiments to verify the device's operation and design. Its unique mechanism is being secured by filing a U.S. patent application. This technology could help substantially enhance rehabilitative treatment and reduce caregiver dependency in healthcare.

Tenomix

Tenomix's platform, which automates conventional pathology operations by combining robotics, AI, and ultrasound imaging, is revolutionizing cancer diagnoses. The system streamlines manual diagnostic procedures by using robotic automation for processing tissue samples, ultrasound imaging for in-depth instantaneous evaluation, and AI algorithms to detect abnormal traits. In addition to decreasing variability and enhancing dependability, this approach improves cancer diagnosis speed, precision, and efficacy.

Tenomix is investigating prospects in healthcare robotics and consumables sectors and working with leading companies Novanta, Yaxxoo, and Festo. The company aims to broaden its reach in the Greater Boston Area through collaboration with investors, medical partners, and accelerators. By tackling major issues in pathology workflows and enhancing diagnostic accuracy and efficiency, Tenomix hopes to revolutionize cancer care through its creative approach.