Making Robots Safe Around People

As robots move out of caged factory cells and into shared workspaces alongside humans, the question of safety becomes existential. Algorized is building the sensing layer that makes human-robot coexistence safe and practical — turning off-the-shelf wireless sensors into precise, real-time people-detection systems.

Founded in 2023 and headquartered in Berkeley, California with additional offices in Switzerland, Algorized has developed AI software that transforms commodity wireless sensors into accurate people-sensing solutions. The platform can detect human presence, track positioning, and even monitor vital signs — all without cameras, preserving privacy while keeping workers safe.

How It Works

Rather than requiring expensive specialized hardware, Algorized's AI works with standard wireless infrastructure already present in most industrial environments. The software processes radio signals to detect and locate people in real time, enabling robots, automated vehicles, and industrial machinery to respond dynamically to human proximity. This approach dramatically lowers the cost of implementing safety systems while improving accuracy.

Why It Matters

The $4.3 million seed round, led by Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund, signals strong industry confidence in Algorized's approach. As collaborative robotics grows into a multi-billion dollar market, the companies building the safety infrastructure — not just the robots themselves — will be critical enablers of the transition.