Will I see you at CES or NRF this month? I am one of the dwindling numbers of people still planning on attending in person, as I hope to meet another new generation of robotics startups. I am also looking for IEEE Committee Members to join me in either the Robotics and Automation Society Industrial Activities Board OR the IEEE Entrepreneurship Society (focus on Deep Tech). Are you interested in planning activities at conferences, developing roadmaps, reports and speaker lists or supporting startup workshops? All these are on the agenda in 2022, and I hope to be part of a diverse team. Contact andra@svrobo.org :)Meanwhile, here's a link to a full list of 802 robotics startups funded in 2021 (according to Crunchbase), which includes 15 robotics IPOs:AuroraAutomotive, Autonomous Vehicles, Software, TransportationAurora is delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.https://aurora.techEmbark TrucksAutomotive, Autonomous Vehicles, Logistics, TransportationEmbark develops self-driving truck technology designed for freight and logistic services.http://embarktrucks.comEVgoAutomotive, Autonomous Vehicles, Electric Vehicle, Electrical DistributionEVgo provides fast charging networks for private and public electric vehicles.http://www.evgo.com/AEyeArtificial Intelligence, Autonomous Vehicles, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, RoboticsAEye develops AI-powered LiDAR systems for vehicle autonomy, advanced driver assistance systems, and robotic vision applications.http://www.aeye.aiOtonomoAutomotive, Autonomous Vehicles, Software, TransportationOtonomo provides car manufacturers, drivers, and service providers with a cloud-based solution that connects millions of cars.http://www.otonomo.io/Innoviz TechnologiesAutomotive, Autonomous Vehicles, Manufacturing, Sensor, SoftwareInnoviz manufactures LiDAR sensors and perception software that enables the mass-production of autonomous vehicles.http://www.innoviz.techVicarious SurgicalHealth Care, Medical, Robotics, Virtual RealityVicarious Surgical improves the lives of patients and surgeons by giving access to high quality care through the use of surgical robotics.http://www.vicarioussurgical.comArbeAutomotive, Autonomous Vehicles, SemiconductorArbe Robotics offers Real Time 4D Imaging Radar for autonomous driving.http://www.arberobotics.comOusterAutonomous Vehicles, Electronics, Hardware, Manufacturing, Robotics, SensorOuster builds high-resolution lidar sensors for autonomous vehicles, robotics, and many other applications.https://ouster.comMarkforged3D Printing, 3D Technology, Hardware, Manufacturing, RoboticsMarkforged is a manufacturing company that invents a new 3D printing process to build parts with the strength of Continuous Carbon Fiber.http://markforged.comArrivalAutomotive, Autonomous Vehicles, Electric VehicleArrival is a developer and manufacturer of zero-emission, public transportation vehicles.https://arrival.comLucid MotorsAutomotive, Autonomous Vehicles, Electric Vehicle, TransportationLucid Motors is an automotive company that specializes in electric cars.http://lucidmotors.comBerkshire GreyArtificial Intelligence, Industrial Automation, Robotics, SoftwareBerkshire Grey develops a materials handling system intended to automate omnichannel fulfillment.https://www.berkshiregrey.comAevaAutomotive, Autonomous Vehicles, Computer Vision, Navigation, SensorAeva develops a sensing and perception paradigm for autonomous machines.http://www.aeva.aiSarcos Technology and Robotics CorporationAerospace, Industrial Automation, Robotics, WearablesSarcos is a robotics company developing wearable and teleoperated industrial robotics that improve the safety & productivity of their users.https://www.sarcos.com/