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FLX Solutions

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flxsolutions.com

Modular snake robot with per-link cameras and sensors enabling 3D mapping and autonomous navigation in sub-1-inch-diameter confined spaces; identical interchangeable links each carry camera and sensor payloads; patented design targets confined-space inspection and maintenance tasks unreachable by conventional robots; SBIR Phase II R&D also covering DoD/Air Force confined-space applications.

HeadquartersBethlehem, US
Founded2019
Corporate funding$2M
Team1-10
Deployments0
Open roles0
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentCorporate
StageGrant-funded
FoundersMatt Bilsky PhD PE (Founder & CEO); invented FLX BOT during doctoral research at Lehigh University; licensed professional engineer and former mechanical engineering professor
Regions servedNorth America
Countries deployedUS
Service footprintBethlehem, PA; targets confined-space inspection and maintenance in industrial facilities; 2-year $1.4M SBIR Phase II from DoD/Air Force funding further development and commercialisation of the FLX BOT platform.
Last reviewed2026-07-05
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Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

Machineinspection

FLX BOT

  • 1-inch (25 mm) outer diameter; described as 'the smallest, most customizable, most affordable snake-like robot in the world'

    vendor-stated outer diameter enabling entry into sub-1-inch confined spaces such as pipes, conduit, and structural voids inaccessible to conventional snake robots

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  • Modular identical interchangeable links; each link equipped with integrated camera and sensor; enables 3D mapping and autonomous navigation

    vendor-stated hardware architecture; any number of links can be added or removed to customise robot length and sensor complement

    Claim source
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Funding history

Publicly announced rounds

Investors on recordU.S. Air Force / DoD SBIR (Phase II Direct-to-Phase-II award)
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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2025-02-01Awarded $1.4M Direct-to-Phase-II SBIR from DoD/Air Force for FLX BOT confined-space robotics development and commercialisationInnovation Partnership
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Source ledger

5 unique public sources

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SEC Form D: $140,000 sold of $750,000 offeringSEC EDGAR · retrieved 2026-07-05
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FLX Solutions Wins Direct to PhII Award from DOD/AF for $1.4MInnovation Partnership · retrieved 2026-07-05
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SEC Form D: $465,000 sold of $1,000,000 offeringSEC EDGAR · retrieved 2026-07-05
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FLX BOT product pageFLX Solutions · retrieved 2026-07-05
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FLX Solutions startup storyBen Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania · retrieved 2026-07-05