Apricity Robotics

Hospitals face a critical global shortage of sonographers and imaging technologists—demand for diagnostic procedures is increasing even as qualified personnel leave due to burnout and physical injury. With millions of echocardiograms, OB, and vascular scans demanded each year, waiting lists are growing and costs are climbing. Remote patients especially feel the impact, often waiting months for care or traveling long distances for appointments. By delivering a robotic solution that solves both the labor bottleneck and geographic barriers, Apricity is positioned at the intersection of high-growth healthcare robotics, telemedicine, and AI-enabled diagnostics.

1. Pilot Success: Completed successful trials at Orlando Health with fourteen unique sonographers—each trained in under five minutes—produced clinically accurate images. In total, in 2025 we have completed 30+ scanning sessions covering cardiac, OB anatomy, thyroid, and vascular imaging.
2. Growing Clinical Network: Initiating formal pilot studies at University Hospitals and Orlando Health, with additional major systems in the pipeline. We have a lineup of 6 other major systems who are being added to the pilot trial list through in person demos, all without any outbound sales efforts from our team.
3. Regulatory Path: Conducted a pre-sub with the FDA and are actively preparing for an FDA 510k submission focused on validating patient comfort, safety, and image quality.
4. Investor & Advisor Support: Guided by leading medical and robotics experts, Apricity is backed by seed investors with deep healthcare and technology portfolios and a medical advisory board with KOL physicians from the Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, Orlando Health, and Mount Carmel.

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  Apricity Robotics Secures $1.1M in Seed Funding for Innovative Healthcare Robotics Technology

  Signalbase · Sep 19, 2024

  Apricity Robotics, an innovative startup and recent SBIR Phase I awardee, has successfully raised $1,100,000 in funding to advance its mission of revolutionizing the healthcare landscape. Specializing in the development of semi-autonomous robots, Apricity aims to create intelligent robotic solutions that enhance the quality of care for patients while providing valuable assistance to healthcare staff. With the growing demands of the healthcare sector exacerbated by workforce shortages and increasing patient volumes, this funding will enable Apricity to accelerate the research and development of their cutting-edge robotic technologies. The infusion of capital will be strategically invested in further refining their robotic prototypes, expanding their engineering team, and conducting critical trials to ensure the effectiveness and reliability of their products in real-world environments. By streamlining workflows, reducing the physical strain on healthcare professionals, and ultimately improving patient outcomes, Apricity Robotics is poised to make significant contributions to the industry. The support received through this funding round not only underscores the importance of technological advancement in healthcare but also highlights investors' confidence in Apricity’s vision for a more efficient and compassionate healthcare system. As the company forges ahead, it remains committed to harnessing the power of robotics to create a brighter future for patients and caregivers alike.