With ties to University of California Davis, Barobo Inc is commercializing the iMobot, a new research grade modular robot. The iMobot modular robot provides an adaptable and easy to use mechanical platform for quickly prototyping products. Modules can be incorporated into exiting systems to demonstrate product functionality. The easy to use and flexible software and electrical interface makes embedding these modules fast and simple. Modular robots can be used to train for automation, as well as various inspection and telepresence applications. Firm used Kickstarter to d some of the early stage work before they successfully cometedfor NSF funding