The 16 top logistics, manufacturing, materials startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield 

The article highlights 16 standout startups from TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield 200 competition in the logistics, manufacturing, and materials sectors. These startups were selected for their innovative solutions addressing industry challenges. In logistics, notable companies include GigU, which helps ride-share and delivery drivers optimize trip profitability; Glīd, developing autonomous vehicles for freight movement in railyards; and Kinisi, a robotics firm using advanced sensory and large language model (LLM) technology to adapt robots for warehouse tasks efficiently and safely. In manufacturing and materials, several AI-driven startups are featured. CloEE uses AI to analyze machine performance data to enhance manufacturing efficiency and machine maintenance. CosmicBrain AI provides a no-code/low-code platform for robot training, simplifying the process of teaching robots new tasks. Delft Circuits develops specialized network cables tailored for quantum computing’s unique requirements. Other notable startups include ExoMatter, which uses AI to accelerate material science R&D by screening inorganic crystalline materials for performance and sustainability, and MycoF