Revolute Robotics :: Hybrid Mobility Robots Capable of Both Driving & Rolling on the Ground & Flying

Revolute Robotics is a U.S.-based robotics company (founded around 2021) that develops innovative hybrid mobility robots capable of both driving/rolling on the ground and flying. Headquartered in the United States (with ties to Tech Launch Arizona), the company creates rugged, autonomous systems designed for challenging industrial, energy, security, and defense environments where traditional drones or ground robots cannot operate effectively.

The company’s flagship innovation is the H.M.R. (Hybrid Mobility Robot), a spherical or cage-like robot that combines ground mobility with aerial capabilities. It uses a durable, protective exoskeleton and dual-mode locomotion: it can roll efficiently on the ground to conserve energy (offering over 5x longer operation time compared to pure flying) and switch to flight mode to overcome obstacles, navigate stairs, or reach elevated areas. This hybrid design allows it to access confined spaces, rough terrain, and complex structures while minimizing crash risk.

Key features of the H.M.R. include:

• Hybrid Mobility: Seamlessly switches between rolling (energy-efficient ground movement) and omnidirectional flight.
• Durable Exoskeleton: Protects internal components during collisions, rolling, or tumbling.
• Customizable Payloads: Supports interchangeable sensors including high-resolution cameras, thermal imaging, gas detectors, radiation sensors, LiDAR, and ultrasonic testing tools.
• Autonomous Operation: Advanced mission planning, GPS-denied navigation (using LED lighting, stabilization sensors, and robust transmission), and beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) capabilities.
• Multi-Robot Swarm Support: Enables coordinated operations of multiple units for large-scale site monitoring.

The robots are targeted at asset inspection (energy sector, oil & gas, power plants), security/perimeter patrol, and defense applications (ISR, base security, search & rescue). They help reduce human exposure to hazardous environments while delivering continuous, high-quality data collection.

Revolute Robotics has raised funding (including approximately $1.9–2 million in recent rounds) to scale development and deployment. The company emphasizes practical, mission-focused robotics that bridge the gap between ground rovers and aerial drones.