Brighter Signals Emerges from Stealth
New High-Depth Tactile Sensor Platform Redefines Touch Sensing Across Robotics, Automotive, and Healthcare
Brighter Signals B.V. (https://www.brightersignals.com), a sensing technology startup founded by serial entrepreneurs Andrew Klein, Christine Fraser and Edward Shim, today announced its launch and the acquisition of a breakthrough portfolio of patents for high-depth multi-modal tactile sensors made wholly of fabrics.
Backed by early-stage VC firm Antler, Brighter Signals has developed a sensor platform over ten years that offers unprecedented high-depth tactile sensitivity, flexibility, and environmental sustainability. Unlike binary touch sensors, Brighter Signals’ technology captures nuanced pressure gradients in real-time and can be seamlessly integrated into fabrics, surfaces, and structures. The sensors are lightweight, durable, and fully recyclable.
The company is initially focused on three industries:
- Robotics: enabling high-fidelity tactile sensing in grippers and humanoid systems.
- Automotive: powering advanced occupant classification and intelligent airbag control through in-seat sensors.
- Healthcare: enabling passive, continuous monitoring of vitals such as heart rate and breathing, via wearables and smart surfaces.
Brighter Signals is actively working with top robotics and automotive OEMs, select tier 1 suppliers, and healthcare research partners to bring its sensors into real-world use.
“We’ve quietly built a platform that delivers true tactile intelligence,” said CEO Andrew Klein. “Now, with the support of Antler and our industry partners, we’re ready to scale.”
COO Christine Fraser added, “From adaptive robotic grasping to non-invasive patient monitoring, our sensors unlock safer, smarter systems across verticals.”
Inventor Edward Shim developed the sensor suite through over $2 million in grants and years of R&D. “What started as a better pressure sensor has become a platform with global relevance,” said Shim.
Ronald Jan Schuurs, Partner at Antler, noted: “With demand growing for non-invasive, context-aware sensing, Brighter Signals is well-positioned to lead.”
Production capacity is secured through outsourced partners in Europe and Asia.
About Brighter Signals:
Brighter Signals B.V. offers a flexible, high-depth and multi-modal tactile sensing platform protected by foundational patents. Based in Amsterdam and backed by Antler, its mission is to power the next generation of intelligent, responsive systems across industries.
About Antler:
Antler is a global early-stage VC enabling founders to build groundbreaking startups from day zero. With a presence in 30 cities, Antler has backed over 1,400 startups across six continents.
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