Apera AI closes Series A financing, updates vision software, names executives - The Robot Report

Apera AI, a Vancouver-based developer of 4D Vision technology for industrial automation, has closed an oversubscribed Series A financing round. The company plans to use the new funding to expand its team, improve processes, and drive product innovation. Apera AI’s patented 4D Vision system integrates advanced 3D vision with artificial intelligence—the “fourth dimension”—to enable robots to perform complex tasks such as bin picking, de-racking, and assembly with high speed and precision. This technology addresses common manufacturing challenges like shifting bins, changing lighting, and worn grippers, which traditional 3D vision systems struggle to handle. In conjunction with the funding announcement, Apera AI released Apera Vue 9.50, an updated version of its controller software featuring vision-guided TCP calibration, recording and playback capabilities, and an accuracy insight tool. These enhancements help manufacturers maintain precision despite real-world variations on the factory floor. The company also emphasizes no-code setup tools, AI-powered calibration,