Draft:RISE Robotics

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Submission declined on 15 October 2025 by ChrysGalley (talk). This draft's references do not show that the subject meets Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion for organizations and companies. The draft requires multiple published secondary sources that: provide significant coverage: discuss the subject in detail, excluding routine coverage like product launches, staff appointments, or financial reports and listings in databases or listicles; are reliable: from reputable outlets with editorial oversight; are independent: not connected to the subject, such as press releases, the subject's own website, or sponsored content. Please add references that meet all three of these criteria. If none exist, the subject is not yet suitable for Wikipedia. If you would like to continue working on the submission, click on the "Edit" tab at the top of the window. If you have not resolved the issues listed above, your draft will be declined again and potentially deleted. If you need extra help, please ask us a question at the AfC Help Desk or get live help from experienced editors. Please do not remove reviewer comments or this notice until the submission is accepted. Where to get help If you need help editing or submitting your draft, please ask us a question at the AfC Help Desk or get live help from experienced editors. These venues are only for help with editing and the submission process, not to get reviews. If you need feedback on your draft, or if the review is taking a lot of time, you can try asking for help on the talk page of a relevant WikiProject. Some WikiProjects are more active than others so a speedy reply is not guaranteed. How to improve a draft Wikipedia:Contributing to Wikipedia – a basic overview on how to edit Wikipedia. Help:Wikitext – how to use the markup Help:Referencing for beginners – how to include references Wikipedia:Article development – how to develop your article Wikipedia:Writing better articles – how to improve your article Wikipedia:Verifiability – make sure your article includes reliable third-party sources You can also browse Wikipedia:Featured articles and Wikipedia:Good articles to find examples of Wikipedia's best writing on topics similar to your proposed article. Improving your odds of a speedy review To improve your odds of a faster review, tag your draft with relevant WikiProject tags using the button below. This will let reviewers know a new draft has been submitted in their area of interest. For instance, if you wrote about a female astronomer, you would want to add the Biography, Astronomy, and Women scientists tags. Add tags to your draft Editor resources Easy tools: Citation bot (help) | Advanced: Fix bare URLs Declined by ChrysGalley 6 months ago. Last edited by ~2026-21305-42 11 days ago. Reviewer: Inform author. This draft has been resubmitted and is currently awaiting re-review.

Submission declined on 30 July 2025 by MediaKyle (talk). This draft reads like an advertisement. Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, not a platform for promotion or marketing. Drafts that are exclusively promotional may be deleted without notice. Wikipedia articles must be written neutrally in a formal, impersonal, and dispassionate way. They should not read like a blog post, advertisement, or fan page. Rewrite the draft to remove: promotional language: see Words to watch; personal commentary: opinions or direct addresses to the reader; informal language. Instead, only summarize in your own words a range of independent, reliable, published sources that discuss the subject. If you have a conflict of interest (e.g. you are the subject, an employee, or a relative) or are being paid to edit, you must disclose this to comply with Wikipedia's Terms of Use. Declined by MediaKyle 8 months ago.

Submission declined on 25 July 2025 by Pythoncoder (talk). This draft reads like an advertisement. Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, not a platform for promotion or marketing. Drafts that are exclusively promotional may be deleted without notice. Wikipedia articles must be written neutrally in a formal, impersonal, and dispassionate way. They should not read like a blog post, advertisement, or fan page. Rewrite the draft to remove: promotional language: see Words to watch; personal commentary: opinions or direct addresses to the reader; informal language. Instead, only summarize in your own words a range of independent, reliable, published sources that discuss the subject. If you have a conflict of interest (e.g. you are the subject, an employee, or a relative) or are being paid to edit, you must disclose this to comply with Wikipedia's Terms of Use. Declined by Pythoncoder 8 months ago.

• Comment: The article is definitely improved and less promotional, thank you for the work on that. I think we are now down to two issues.
  a) Can the submitter clarify what connection they have with the subject. If this is under WP:COI then we need to get that documented according to the protocols shown that link.
  b) The other issue is WP:SIRS and the example below it for the fictional ACME Inc company. It's not easy for companies to get an article. What we do have is clear material on the World Record, and the defense contracts, so that's fine. But what I can't see is something like a company overview by a reliable independent source (newspaper, magazine). Forbes doesn't count nor does material in Linkedin. The Robotics247 article is clearly heading in the right direction, but we need something else, like a company profile. The OEM article is too short. It's not about lots of sources, just a few good ones. In that respect see WP:THREE, which is an essay, but explains the issue. ChrysGalley (talk) 18:12, 15 October 2025 (UTC)

• Comment: See my question at User talk:TAGWikis § Quick question. Perryprog (talk) 17:07, 20 September 2025 (UTC)

RISE Robotics is an American industrial technology company founded in 2011 that develops electromechanical actuators. The company's technology is a fluid-free alternative to hydraulic actuation, and its products have been used in United States Department of Defense projects. In 2025, a robotic arm prototype using its technology was certified by Guinness World Records as the strongest robotic arm prototype...^[1]

RISE Robotics was established in 2011 by Blake Sessions and Arron Acosta, graduates of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The company initially focused on mechanical systems for human augmentation. In 2014, its focus shifted to industrial and commercial applications. The company’s "Cyclone" prototype won the "Best in Hardware" award at the 2015 Launch Festival^[2]. In 2015, co-founders Acosta^[3] and Sessions^[4] were included on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Manufacturing and Industry.

RISE Robotics has received funding from private investors and venture capital firms since its founding. Early backing included support from angel investors such as Bill Warner, and the company later joined accelerator programs including Techstars and The Engine^[5], a venture fund launched by MIT. Additional institutional investment came from Fortistar^[6] and the Gates Corporation.

In 2025, RISE opened a Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) round via Wefunder, filing an offering statement with the SEC^[7]

RISE has also generated over $9 million in commercial and government revenue, including contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense.

RISE Robotics’ core product is the Beltdraulic System, a linear actuator that operates without hydraulic fluid, using steel-reinforced belts. According to DesignFax, the system can reach rod speeds over 2 meters per second and achieves transmission efficiencies above 90 percent. The system has been used in military equipment, industrial lifting, and mobile machinery. Coverage in Power Progress noted that the system delivers the force density and responsiveness of hydraulics without the use of oil or lubricants, enabling zero-emission operation and reduced maintenance requirements. ^[8]. According to Machine Design, the system enables “quick, seamless integration” and provides precise electric force control in applications where traditional hydraulics are typically used.^[9] The technology has been described as part of a broader industry shift toward electrification and digitally controlled motion systems.

The Beltdraulic actuator^[10] developed by RISE Robotics is designed for use in a variety of sectors, including construction, mining, defense, maritime, agriculture, logistics, and transportation. Its design is intended to serve as a drop-in replacement for traditional hydraulic cylinders in medium- and heavy-duty machinery. According to Rubber News^[11], the system's compatibility with existing equipment and its fluid-free operation make it applicable in settings where hydraulic systems present environmental or maintenance challenges.

As of 2022, RISE Robotics held over 20 patents related to its actuator and belt-drive technologies^[12]. These include U.S. Patent Nos. US11835132B2^[13], US11255416B2^[14], US11535498B2^[15], US11654816B2^[16], and US11746860B2^[17]

In March 2025, a robotic arm powered by RISE Robotics’ Beltdraulic system, known as the "SuperJammer Arm", was certified by Guinness World Records as the strongest robotic arm prototype^[18]. The device lifted 3,181.95 kilograms (7,015 pounds)^[19] without the use of hydraulic components. The record was officially recognized and covered by outlets such as Interesting Engineering^[20], The Robot Report^[21], and New Atlas^[22] among others^[23].

RISE Robotics has received several contracts and grants from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for research and development projects. These include a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award from the U.S. Army to explore collapsible lightweight cranes for field use^[24] and a TACFI award valued at $1.7 million for modernization of the MHU-083 Jammer system^[25]. Other contracts include an award of $1.25 million by AFWERX for the development of electric munitions handling systems^[26], $1.55 million to deliver Common Lifting Devices to the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center ^[27] and $1.25 million SBIR Phase II award to design ultra-light aircraft loading systems^[28]. The company was also selected for the Eglin Wide Agile Acquisition Contract (EWAAC) On-Ramp IV, part of a $46 billion Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract vehicle for the U.S. Air Force ^[29]

RISE Robotics has received coverage in engineering, business, and regional media outlets.

Machine Design (engineering analysis of Beltdraulic system) Power Progress (industrial applications and commercialization) The Boston Globe (regional startup coverage)^[30] Startup Boston (robotics industry overview)^[31]