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Vincross' Programmable Robot Named CES 2017 Asia Innovation Award HonoreeVincross, developer of programmable robots that provide individuals unprecedented access into robotics, has been named a 2017 CES (News - Alert) Asia Innovation Award Honoree in Robotics for its flagship product, HEXA. HEXA, a six-legged, all-terrain, highly maneuverable robot that can fit in your backpack, and its associated operating system (OS), MIND OS, were selected for the award for its breakthrough in making robotics development accessible for people of all technical abilities. Previously, robotics has been a challenging field for individuals to break into: prohibitive in cost, convenience and complexity, robots have been mostly confined to research labs. Now, Vincross' comprehensive ecosystem of robotic hardware and software delivers individuals all the tools needed to start creating and learning. Using Vincross' well-designed MIND SDK and easy-to-follow documentation, one can program HEXA to run, climb, dance and perform specific tasks in no time at all. "Robotics is the largest and perhaps most exciting growth area in technology. But today, access is surprisingly limited and so are innovation and practical use cases," said Tianqi Sun, founder and CEO Vincross. "HEXA represents a significant breakthrough in robotics. For the first time, individuals can explore and develop on a robotics system that is as sophisticated as it is simple-to-use. We are thrilled that the prestigious CES community recognizes our achievements in driving progress." Vincross' ecosystem is the result of extensive research and development, as delivered by a team of some of the best minds in artificil intelligence, robotics, neuroscience, and hardware in China. The company is funded by top venture capital firms, GGV Capital and ZhenFund. In addition to today's award, Vincross' CEO and founder Tianqi Sun was named Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia (2017) and HEXA was the recipient of IFdesign product award (2017). Vincross' ecosystem is comprised of the following components:
Today, individuals can order HEXA online and also join the 2,048 Human Mentor program, HEXA's community of developers. In addition, HEXA will be available via a U.S. crowdfunding campaign in the coming months. Join the mailing list for announcements and availability Meet HEXA at CES Asia at Booth 2620 in N2. Join HEXA's hacker contest at the DEFCON conference in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 27-30. About Vincross Vincross is a consumer robotics company that delivers individuals with hardware and software to start creating in robotics. The company's mission is to remove complexity from the field of robotics and increase accessibility so that individuals of all technical backgrounds can take part in the robot revolution. Vincross is backed by GGV Capital and ZhenFund and is the recipient of awards including Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia, CES Asia Innovation Award and iF Design award.
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