Physical intelligence, built into the structure.

AI discovers compliant mechanisms for the physical world.Starting with pressure redistribution.

Close-up of the Sunflower hexagonal lattice
The opportunity

The contact layer for humanoid robots.

What tires did for cars, we’re doing for robots.

$5T
Humanoid market by 2050
$138B
Market by 2035
6.5M
Robots a year by 2035
80M
Homes by 2050
26M
Feet & hands a year
Onboard camera of a Digit humanoid: sharp when standing, blurred at foot strike
Why it matters for robots

Every hard step can blind the robot.

StandingThe camera sees clearly.
Foot strikeVibration blurs the view.

Even pressure at the foot means less shock reaching the eyes.

Onboard footage: Digit humanoid · Agility Robotics
The solution

Protection against damage, fatigue, and failure.

Every contact creates stress. Our geometry spreads it.

No actuators. No power. No computation.The geometry does the work.

Contact Stress concentrates Load spreads Redistributed
01 / Problem

Forces concentrate.

Stress builds in one spot.

02 / Solution

We redistribute loads.

Neighbouring cells share the load.

Engineering validation
Designed to redistribute.
76.5%
on one point with foam and gel
~33%
per point with Sunflower
1.17M
cycles, no loss of function
Patent pendingIndependently tested by PUMAIn clinical use
How it works

One geometry. Two functions.

Printed Sunflower lattice, close-upReal product
Layer 1 · Validated today

Passive mechanics

Neighbouring cells share every load.

No motorsNo powerNo control
Concept render of a glove with the Sunflower latticeConcept render
Layer 2 · In development

Sensing

Every cell’s deformation becomes a reading.

PressureShearSlip
Roadmap

Proven in footcare. Next, robots.

Footcare insolesReal part
Proven

Footcare insoles

Where we proved it.

Feet and handsConcept
Next 12 months

Feet and hands

Less impact, less wear.

Sensing interfacesConcept
Within 18 months

Sensing interfaces

Protection + touch data.

AI discovery
Long term

AI discovery

New structures, found by AI.

Proven first on the human foot

A new generation of pressure-redistributing insoles.

GEOMETRIES™
By Sunflower Robotics

Passive geometry that spreads peak pressure. No motors, nothing to charge.

Scan your foot
Sunflower lattice insoles, top view
In the shoe

Not a render. A product.

See the product
Dr. Mikel Daniels, DPM, MBA, Podiatric Surgeon
Clinical perspective

My experience with Sunflower Robotics.

As a podiatric surgeon, I am constantly evaluating new technologies that can improve patient outcomes, particularly for individuals with diabetes, neuropathy, and complex foot conditions where effective offloading is a major part of treatment.

My clinical experience with Sunflower Robotics insoles has been extremely positive.

These innovative, lattice-based insoles have delivered exceptional comfort and noticeably improved offloading for my patients, even in some of our more demanding clinical cases. The fit, manufacturing quality, and patient feedback have been consistently positive.

What has impressed me most is the ability to incorporate this technology into medical offloading footwear while maintaining patient comfort. In my practice, finding that balance between pressure redistribution, protection, and comfort is something we deal with every day.

The Sunflower Robotics technology is a promising example of how advances in materials engineering and product design can translate into practical clinical applications.

At WeTreatFeet Podiatry, we treat patients with complex lower-extremity conditions, including diabetic foot wounds and patients at risk for limb loss. Having additional offloading options that patients respond positively to is encouraging.

While continued clinical evaluation and objective pressure measurements will help establish longer-term effectiveness, my experience so far has been very favorable.

Dr. Mikel Daniels DPM, MBA
Podiatric Surgeon · WeTreatFeet Podiatry
ThePodiatryVoice.com ↗
In clinical use

From the lab to the clinic.

The same lattice, now fitted for patients with diabetes in a medical offloading shoe.

Dr. Mikel Daniels DPM, MBA
Podiatric Surgeon · Clinical partner
WeTreatFeet & Ankles Podiatry
Photos shared with permission. No patient-identifying information.
Sunflower hexagonal lattice insole under a patient's forefoot in a medical offloading shoe
Front view of the Sunflower insole in a medical offloading shoe
What industry leaders say.
“Sunflower Robotics stands ready to truly demonstrate that prevention pays.”
Josh White, DPM · Medical DirectorOrthoFeet
“The level of thought and engineering is impressive. Their team is committed to making a meaningful difference in people’s lives.”
Andrew Mulhall · Director of Business OperationsSkechers USA
“A novel approach to pressure redistribution tailored to individuals with diabetic neuropathy.”
Brian Lane, CPed · Sr. Education DirectorDr. Comfort
“I have a low arch, so I insist on wearing shoes that are relatively comfortable, but I am surprised at how comfortable these insoles are. You’ve built a truly outstanding product.”
Sunho Kim (Alis) · Podiatrist & investorSouth Korea

Build what touches the world.

Compliant mechanisms for humans and robots.