RISE Robotics, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, develops electric linear actuation systems designed to replace hydraulics in heavy machinery. The company emerged from MIT and is backed by The Engine, a venture capital fund built by MIT.
Its core technology, Beltdraulic, provides fluid-free motion control that is reported to be three times faster than traditional hydraulic systems. The company positions the technology as more cost-effective, reliable, and environmentally friendly. Products based on this platform include the Beltdraulic Cylinder, Railgate, SuperJammer, and CLD.
RISE Robotics serves lifting equipment manufacturers, construction machinery producers, and the United States Department of Defense. The company targets a market it values at over $750 billion. Its technical work spans electric linear actuation, heavy machinery electrification, and fluid-free motion control.
