Ras Labs, Inc.
Quincy, MA company developing Synthetic Muscle electroactive polymer actuators for robotics, prosthetics, and protective gear.
Ras Labs, Inc., founded in 2003 by Dr. Lenore Rasmussen and headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts, invents and manufactures Synthetic Muscle™ — electroactive polymer (EAP) materials and actuators that contract and expand in response to low-voltage electricity, mimicking biological muscle. The technology senses gentle touch through high impact, operates at battery-level voltages, and withstands extreme temperatures from −271°C to over 135°C with proven radiation resistance. Applications span robotic grippers and linkages, prosthetic liners and sockets, humanoid end-effectors, ear buds, footwear, and athletic/protective gear.
Ras Labs collaborated with NASA and CASIS to test Synthetic Muscle on the International Space Station for a full year. The company also develops Tactile Fingertip technology to give robots a human-like sense of touch. CEO is Peter Vicars; Lenore Rasmussen serves as Founder and CTO.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Synthetic Muscle
Electroactive polymer actuators that contract and expand like biological muscle at low voltage for robotics, prosthetics, and protective applications.
Tactile Fingertip
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Contact Ras Labs, Inc.
WEBSITE
https://raslabs.comPHONE
(617) 750-0105 / (617) 436-6110HEADQUARTERS
United States
Company Facts
Founded
2003
Primary Role
Component Supplier
Company Size
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Primary Region
North America
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Funding Stage
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Funding Total
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