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Website: https://www.baraja.com
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Email: [email protected]
Bldg 91, 14 Julius Ave
North Ryde, NSW 2113
Baraja
Australian deep technology company developing the Spectrum-Scan LiDAR platform for autonomous vehicles. Uses optical dispersion through prisms instead of mechanical moving parts to scan environments, delivering high precision, long range, and reliability without oscillating mirrors or fragile components.
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A&K Robotics Raises $8 Million to Build Autonomous Mobility Infrastructure for Airports
A&K Robotics has secured an $8 million CAD Series A investment to develop autonomous mobility infrastructure for airports, addressing the growing challenges faced by passengers with mobility limitations. The funding round, announced on April 21, 2026, was led by the Business Development Bank of Canada’s Industrial Innovation Venture Fund and Vantage Futures, alongside other investors. With approximately 17% of the global population experiencing mobility challenges and a 10-15% annual increase in requests for airport assistance, A&K Robotics aims to enhance passenger experience through its self-driving mobility robot, Cruz. Designed to navigate complex indoor environments like airport terminals, Cruz autonomously transports passengers to their destinations while safely maneuvering around pedestrians. The company is already collaborating with major airport operators, including Vancouver International Airport and Madrid-Barajas Airport, to integrate this technology into daily operations. A&K Robotics’ CEO, Matthew Anderson, emphasized the importance of improving airport navigation, stating, "Air travel is chaotic enough — getting to your gate shouldn't be part of the problem." The investment will support A&K's expansion into large-scale deployments, helping airports enhance operational efficiency and passenger accessibility while paving the way for the future of autonomous mobility in complex indoor environments.
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