Industry 4.0 Accelerator

We're heading to Chicago for Automate 2026, North America's largest robotics and automation event.

1,000+ exhibitors. 450,000 sq ft of automation solutions. Our team will be on the floor identifying technologies worth bringing back to small and mid-sized manufacturers.

Attending? DM us — happy to connect on the floor.

The Industry 4.0 Accelerator is excited to welcome four new technology startups to the i4.0 portfolio.

These companies are developing advanced solutions across robotics, AI, automation, inspection, and industrial intelligence, creating new opportunities for manufacturers looking to improve operations, efficiency, and decision-making.

⚙️ Mbodi AI
AI-powered industrial robotics using natural language instruction and generative AI.
Website: https://www.mbodi.ai/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mbodiai/
Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ELLb1R4Cjw

⚙️ AICA
Real-time AI ecosystems connecting hardware, sensors, and robotics control systems.
Website: https://www.aica.tech/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aica/
Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pbf25nyJQzQ

⚙️ Humatics
High-precision positioning technology for autonomous robotics and material handling.
Website: https://humatics.com/milo/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humatics-corporation/
Demo: https://vimeo.com/832394221/70f6f80576

⚙️ SprayVision
AI-driven robotic paint process optimization and automated inspection technology.
Website: https://www.sprayvision.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sprayvision/posts/?feedView=all
Demo: https://www.youtube.com/

These technologies represent the continued growth of Industry 4.0 innovation and the future of advanced manufacturing.

Learn more about the Industry 4.0 Accelerator: https://www.i40accelerator.com

The i4.0 Accelerator has a packed event season, and we're just getting started.

Here's where you'll find us in 2026:

MMA Operations Conference — Apr 23 | Lansing, MI
We're bringing 4 AI-powered manufacturing startups (Beet, SkillReal, Mowito Robotics & Flexxbotics) for a live pitch event. Don't miss it.

Hannover Messe — Apr 20–24 | Hannover, Germany
Scouting the world's biggest industrial trade show for what's coming next in i4.0.

Automate 2026 — Jun 22–25 | Chicago, IL
North America's largest automation event — we'll be walking the floor for solutions that matter to Michigan manufacturers.

Advanced Manufacturing Expo — Jul 29–30 | Grand Rapids, MI
Our biggest showing of the year. Exhibit, startup showcases, 1-on-1 manufacturer consultations, and more.

Attending any of these? Drop a comment or DM us — we'd love to connect.