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Iris Automation

Enabling autonomous drone operations globally through AI software

Y CombinatorSummer 2016AcquiredIndustrialsDronesDronesComputer VisionAI

What they do

Problem

Industrial drones face safety risks and operational limitations due to potential mid-air collisions and lack of reliable autonomous operation.

Solution

The company provides AI-powered onboard software for autonomous drone operations with intelligent collision avoidance.

Who it's for

Commercial and industrial drone operators and enterprises deploying drones for operational missions.

Founders

Alexander Harmsen
Founder/CEO

CEO/Co-founder of PortfolioPilot.com, a personal AI financial advisor with over $30B AOP. Former CEO/Founder at Iris Automation, autonomous vehicle software company - raised over $30M, sales globally, regulatory approvals in 9 countries, and successfully exited to a big partner. Advisor to various other deep tech and SaaS companies like VeriSIMLife.com, a computational pharma company aiming to reduce the need for animal testing to speed up and reduce the costs of drug development.

James Howard
Founder/CTO

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