Vancouver-based A&K Robotics has secured $8 million in Series A funding to scale its vision for autonomous mobility inside airports, positioning the company at the forefront of a rapidly evolving global travel infrastructure market. The round was led by BDC Capital’s Industrial Innovation Venture Fund, with participation from Vantage Futures, the venture arm of global […]
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B.C. Startups Go Global with Help from Province’s Real-World Testbeds
How A&K Robotics and MarineLabs are scaling thanks to the Integrated Marketplace Two British Columbia-based startups—A&K Robotics and MarineLabs—are turning local pilot projects into global momentum, thanks to the province’s Integrated Marketplace program. Unveiled this week at Web Summit Vancouver, the B.C. government announced an additional $30 million for the initiative, which connects innovative startups […]
YVR Unveils Self-Driving Robotic Pods to Enhance Accessibility for All Travelers
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is currently testing new self-driving robotic pods designed to assist passengers with varying mobility and guidance needs. Developed in collaboration with Vancouver-based A&K Robotics, this project aims to support the accessibility and inclusivity goals of both YVR and the Province of British Columbia. The Cruz mobility pods utilize an intelligent navigation […]