AvaWatz

AvaWatz aims to protect our world. And it’s using an army of robots to do it.

This robotics company has created three patent-pending technologies, each of which enable robots to complete critical, security-related tasks. Together with the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), these technologies form a comprehensive security ecosystem, and enable robots to collaborate effectively to not only identify, but also neutralize threats.

Essentially, AvaWatz offers three solutions. They are as follows:

ARWEN — This computer-vision system offers anomaly and intrusion detection and alerts. It enables customers to view heat and traffic-flow maps and receive video summaries and analysis on crowds moving and gathering in sensitive places.

HAYA — This system detects and removes hazardous debris from runways. It works without the help of a GPS system or connection to the cloud.

DARI — This is an AI-powered situational awareness system used for safety autonomous and assisted driving. It’s designed to aid self-driving vehicles, traffic and parking systems, and autonomous delivery/logistics robots.

As mentioned, these technologies enable robots to complete tasks in high-risk environments — from hazardous-material handling to infrastructure maintenance and military operations. But the ability to make these robots collaborate is what makes AvaWatz unique.

That’s where the company’s AI comes in. Its system coordinate diverse robotic, visual, and sensor technologies to execute critical tasks including maintenance, surveillance, and safety inspections. When debris is identified, for example, AvaWatz’s AI coordinates with robots on the ground, dispatching them to swiftly remove the hazard.

With its solutions, AvaWatz is targeting a trio of big markets: the trillion-dollar market for AI, the $634 billion market for robotic collaboration, and the $141 billion robotics market.

AvaWatz has filed for multiple patents and built a sales pipeline valued at sixteen million dollars. It’s raised five million dollars from investors, including U.S. defense organizations, and has a contract with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

In 2028, the company projects to reach twenty million dollars in revenue.

Team Background

Rajini Anachi - Co-Founder & CEO

Rajini is a serial entrepreneur who’s managed the development and marketing strategies of multiple tech products.

Prior to starting AvaWatz, she founded mZeal/CyGlass, an Artificial Intelligence-based cybersecurity company that was sold to Nominet, a competitor, in 2020.

She holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the Indian Institute of Science.

J.R. May - Director of Business Development

J.R. has more than twenty-five years of experience in Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial sales.

At AvaWatz, he leads direct sales to defense agencies and commercial customers, and also coordinates partnerships for R&D purposes.

Previously, he led business development and sales at mZeal/CyGlass, the cyber-security company acquired in 2020.

Bala Jana - Co-Founder & Vice President

Bala works part-time with AvaWatz, and has extensive experience in commercialization and production.

Most recently, he was a strategic advisor with mZeal/CyGlass, the cyber security company acquired in 2020. Before that, he was a senior database engineer with Refinitiv, a financial-services company.

Earlier in his career, he was a team lead with Zipcar, a car-sharing service that was acquired by AVIS, a car-rental company. Before that, he was a staff database engineer with Cartera Commerce, an e-commerce business focused on shopping and retail rewards.

Bala began his career as an engineer with Intuit, a financial-services company, and led product innovation at Navic Networks, a tech company acquired by Microsoft in 2008.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Madras.

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