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Technology, Information and InternetMassachusetts, United States11-50 Employees
GelSight is a technology company focused on tactile sensing that aims to improve industrial process efficiency, accuracy, and quality through advanced sensing capabilities. The firm traces its roots to MIT research, with co-founders who worked on 3D imaging, perceptual modeling, and signal processing, building a substantial IP portfolio. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, GelSight maintains a lean, specialized team focused on turning academic breakthroughs into practical sensing solutions. In 2026, GelSight announced a Phase II SBIR contract from the U.S. Air Force to develop a compact, rugged tactile "digital fingertip" sensor for enhanced robotic grasping and manipulation. This engagement highlights the company's focus on rugged, high-resolution tactile sensing for defense, robotics, and industrial automation contexts. GelSight's offerings are directed at customers seeking improved inspection, manipulation, and quality control through tactile sensing technology.