SXSW Pitch is a platform that allows early-stage technology startups to pitch their product and/or services to industry technology experts, high-profile media personnel, and venture capitalists/angel investors.

Robotics, Web3, Voice & Extended Reality Technologies enhance the way people connect, communicate, and share unique life experiences with those around them in a digital ecosystem. These technologies may be related to machine-simulated intelligence, consciousness, ease, speech, the Internet of Things and smart devices, or a machine's ability to perform, anticipate, and streamline tasks without human assistance. These startups seek to address a wide variety of issues. They may include Web 3.0 applications, wearables, blockchain technology, multi-sensory incorporation, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), Super Apps, generative AI, AI chips, autonomous systems, human-robot interaction, Robotic Process Automation, Natural Language Processing, and more.

The Robotics, Web3, Voice & Extended Reality Technology category winner will be announced at the SXSW Pitch Awards Ceremony on Sunday, March 9, at 6:30 pm in Salon H on the 6th floor of the Hilton Austin Hotel.

Also, attendees can make face-to-face connections with all 70+ SXSW Pitch finalists for 2025 at the special “Meet the Finalists” event on Monday, March 10, at 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Griffin Hall on the 2nd floor of the JW Marriott.

FINALISTS

Airtrek Robotics
Covington, KY

Airtrek Robotics develops an autonomous robot that cleans airport tarmacs, tackling the $23 billion Foreign Object Debris (FOD) issue.

Contoro
Austin, TX

Contoro Robotics is revolutionizing industrial automation with AI-powered robots, focused on automating the unloading of floor-loaded or non-palletized shipping containers and trailers.

Fluid Reality
Chicago, IL

Fluid Reality brings a sense of touch to people in virtual environments. Fingertip haptic “displays” imprint high fidelity tactile “images” on the skin.

MUSE
Tokyo, Japan

MUSE develops robotics platforms integrating robots and data services to enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement.

Wubble.ai
Singapore, Singapore

Commercial Music Access is a painful process today - it’s expensive, mired in red tape, has limited optionality and allows for zero customisation.

ALTERNATES

Code19 Racing
Bloomington, IN

Founded by military veterans and a crack team of autonomy experts, Code19 Racing leverages the track as a proving ground for autonomous innovation, refining systems for real-world, dual-use applications for those who need it most while inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders.

Gemma Robotics
New York, NY

Gemma Robotics is democratizing the delight of celebrity-quality makeup application. We are combining the worlds of deep tech and beauty to make confidence convenient by delivering a full face of tailored makeup in mere minutes.

Glydr
Plano, TX

Glydr is building an innovative and revolutionary foot-based controller for games, VR, and much more. Glydr improves performance and relieves strain on overstretched hands and fingers. Glydr is also ideal for gamers with disabilities.