- Advertisement -Oslo-based startup Sonair has raised $6 million to expand distribution of its ADAR sensor, a 3D ultrasonic sensing system designed for robots operating around humans. As autonomous robots enter warehouses, hospitals, shops, and public spaces, the need for safe human-machine collaboration is growing fast. By pushing the technical limits of sensing technology, Sonair has moved the robotics world several steps forward in a safe and cost-effective way. “For robots to scale into everyday environments, safety cannot be optional,” said Egil Garberg, Investment Director, Investinor. “Sonair’s patented ADAR technology combines technical excellence with clear commercial traction.