Agility Robotics is a Corvallis, Oregon-based robotics company developing bipedal humanoid robots designed to operate in human-centric environments. Founded in 2015 as a spinout from Oregon State University’s Dynamic Robotics Laboratory, the company operates under the philosophy that robots should be versatile enough to work in spaces built for people—navigating stairs, curbs, and unpredictable terrain—rather than requiring purpose-built infrastructure. Its fundamental mission is to build "robots that work," specifically addressing labor shortages and performing dull, dirty, or dangerous tasks in logistics and manufacturing.

Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company headquartered in Austin, Texas, developing AI-powered humanoid robots designed to augment human capability rather than replace it. Founded in 2016 as a spinout from the University of Texas at Austin's Human-Centered Robotics Laboratory, the company operates under the philosophy that "It is not Man vs. Machine, but Man + Machine." The company's fundamental mission is to create "human helpers to support humanity in every facet of life" by building versatile robots that address labor shortages, improve workplace efficiency, and ultimately transform how humans work and live.

Together AI is a research-driven artificial intelligence company specializing in decentralized cloud services that empower developers, researchers, and enterprises to train, fine-tune, and deploy generative AI models at scale. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in San Francisco, Together AI has rapidly become a leader in AI infrastructure, focusing on making advanced AI accessible, affordable, and open-source1268.

Gallatin is a Washington, D.C.-based defense technology company focused on transforming military logistics through artificial intelligence. Founded in 2024 by a team with deep experience in Palantir, Scale AI, Amazon, and the Department of Defense, Gallatin leverages advanced software to deliver faster, smarter logistics and supply chain solutions for high-stakes military operations.