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Dexmate Inc. is an American robotics company based in [[Santa Clara, California]], [[United States]], specializing in AI-powered dexterous manipulation robots. Founded by a team of PhD researchers from [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology|MIT]], the [[University of California, San Diego]] (UCSD), and [[Carnegie Mellon University]] (CMU), Dexmate develops next-generation dexterous robotic hands and mobile humanoid platforms. The company's flagship product is [[Vega (robot)|Vega]], a foldable, high-payload wheeled [[humanoid robot]] with omni-directional mobility, designed for industrial and research applications.
Dexmate was co-founded by Tao Chen (CEO), Yuzhe Qin, Wenda Wang, and Chongyang (Max) Wang. Tao Chen holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT. Yuzhe Qin holds a PhD from UCSD. Wenda Wang holds an M.S. from Carnegie Mellon University and previously worked as a machine learning engineer at [[Apple]]. The founding team's academic backgrounds span the leading robotics research programs in the United States.[1]
The company was launched in 2024 and joined [[NVIDIA]]'s Inception Program, a startup accelerator supporting promising AI and robotics companies with access to NVIDIA's hardware and software ecosystem.[2]
Dexmate showcased its Vega humanoid robot at NVIDIA's Santa Clara headquarters, where the robot demonstrated lifting barbells to highlight its payload capacity. The company also exhibited at ProMat 2025, a major materials handling trade show.[3]
As of 2025, Dexmate opened pre-orders for Vega, with units already in testing with public companies in manufacturing, logistics, and retail sectors.
[[Vega (robot)|Vega]] is Dexmate's flagship mobile humanoid robot.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Height (standing) | 171 cm |
| Height (folded) | 66 cm |
| Weight | 135 kg |
| Maximum Reach | 2.2 m (extended) |
| Walking Speed | 4 km/h |
| Mobility | Omni-directional mobile base |
| Arm DOF | 7 per arm |
| Hand DOF | 12 per hand (5 fingers) |
| Total DOF | 36 |
| Arm Payload | 15 kg per arm |
| Battery Life | 10+ hours (up to 30 hours under light loads) |
| Sensors | RGB-D cameras, LiDAR, IMUs, ultrasonic, force/torque |
| Compute | Intel x86 CPU + NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin (32GB or 64GB) |
| Price | Starting at $89,999 |
| Lead Time | Under 4 months |
| Deposit | $999 |
Vega's most distinctive feature is its foldable torso and arms, which allow the robot to compact from its full 171 cm standing height to just 66 cm for storage and transport. This design enables the robot to be transported in standard vehicles and stored in compact spaces when not in use, while unfolding to reach up to 2.2 meters for overhead tasks.[2]
Each of Vega's arms ends in a 12-DOF five-fingered hand (five fingers per hand), providing human-like grasping capabilities. The hands are designed for fine manipulation of diverse objects, from delicate components to heavy tools.[2]
Vega's comprehensive sensor suite includes:
The robot is powered by an Intel x86 CPU paired with an [[NVIDIA]] Jetson AGX Orin GPU (available in 32GB or 64GB configurations), providing sufficient computing power for real-time AI inference, visual processing, and motion planning.[2]
Dexmate's core technology focuses on tightly integrating hardware design, intelligent control, and data-driven learning for dexterous manipulation:
Dexmate targets customers in multiple sectors: