Zebra Technologies has deployed its venture capital arm to invest in Canadian vision software firm Apera AI, aiming to accelerate development of advanced 4D Vision solutions for industrial robots. The funding will support scaling Apera AI’s technology deployment across manufacturing and logistics operations.

Apera AI’s 4D Vision system combines stereo vision technology with AI models to enable robots to perceive parts in real time under shifting lighting, bin configurations and complex geometries. It supports tasks such as picking reflective, overlapping or clear components at high speed and is optimized for rapid installation and flexibility.

This investment expands Zebra’s Connected Factory initiative and broadens its AI and machine vision portfolio alongside earlier acquisitions like Photoneo. By integrating Apera AI’s adaptive vision systems, Zebra aims to drive faster robotics deployment, reduce engineering requirements and boost production efficiency across diverse industrial settings.