Robot maker · early
Rendezvous Robotics
Builds self-assembling orbital infrastructure from flat-packed modular TESSERAE tiles (MIT-patented, invented by Ariel Ekblaw) that use autonomous swarm robotics and electromagnetic formation flying to assemble reconfigurable structures directly in orbit. Serves national-security, commercial and civil space markets; moving from proven in-space demonstrations toward large-scale orbital platforms. Team draws from SpaceX, Blue Origin, Lockheed Martin and Nokia.
Company overview
Identity and operating footprint
Robot models
Specifications remain vendor-claimed
TESSERAE self-assembling tiles
- Flat-packed modular tiles self-assemble in orbit via autonomous swarm robotics and electromagnetic formation flying into scalable, reconfigurable space structures
vendor-stated in-orbit self-assembly capability
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Funding history
Publicly announced rounds
Seed
MaC Venture Capital, Toyota Ventures, University of Michigan Endowment, Astera, Industrious Ventures, Aurelia Foundry, ATX Venture Partners, Mana Ventures
Round sourcePre-seed
Aurelia Foundry, 8090 Industries, ATX Venture Partners, Mana Ventures
Round sourceForm D
Investors undisclosed
Round sourceHiring signal
Public job board · 2026-07-13
Hiring is an operating signal, not deployment evidence. Roles are refreshed from the company’s public careers system.
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4 unique public sources