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ABOUT US

From idea to prototype, from prototype to the field.

Founded in 2023, we develop social and autonomous robots from Türkiye — supported by TÜBİTAK TEYDEB and financed by Megatek Elektrik Elektronik A.Ş.

Who we are

Sona Robotics was founded in 2023. Our work is supported under a TÜBİTAK TEYDEB project and financed by Megatek Elektrik Elektronik A.Ş.

We develop three platforms: the accompaniment and load-carrying robot Valease (since 2023), the autonomous fetch-and-carry robot Asal (since 2025), and the education platform EduRob (since 2026). All three are in active development.

Modular hardware, an open ROS 2 software stack and Python/C++ development support make our platforms a strong foundation for institutions as much as for researchers and students.

OUR APPROACH

Four design principles

Modularity

Different sensors, compute units and software components integrate easily; each platform grows with the need.

Open development

A ROS 2-based architecture, Python and C++ support, Gazebo and Isaac Sim compatibility — the same code from the lab to the field.

Accessible maintenance

Commercially available standard components; fast, low-cost part replacement and uninterrupted operation.

Human-centered design

Respect for personal distance, legible intent and natural interaction — technology adapts to people, never the reverse.

TIMELINE

Milestones

  1. 2023

    Founded; Valease development begins

    We set out with TÜBİTAK TEYDEB support and financing from Megatek Elektrik Elektronik A.Ş.

  2. 2025

    Asal enters development

    An autonomous mobile platform for in-building logistics.

  3. 2026

    EduRob in development

    A compact education platform for high schools, universities and science centers.

  4. Jul 2026

    Turkish Robotics Conference

    Our platforms on stage for the first time — research.ku.edu.tr/turkish-robotics-conference

2023

Founded

3

Robot platforms

2

Locations — HQ and factory

100%

ROS 2 stack