Amper Technologies is a Chicago-based industrial IoT company that helps manufacturers see and improve what happens on their shop floors in real time. Its FactoryOS platform pairs non-invasive sensors that clip onto any machine - regardless of age or brand and install in about ten minutes - with AI-driven analytics that track machine utilization, OEE, downtime, labor and job performance. Founded in 2016, Amper turns legacy factory equipment into a source of live production data without expensive retrofits or complex IT integrations, and was acquired by ECI Software Solutions in December 2025.
Toi Labs makes TrueLoo, an AI-powered smart toilet seat that turns every flush into passive health data. It fits on an existing toilet, optically scans stool and urine (never body parts), and flags concerning changes - blood, cloudy urine, loose stool, or 72 hours without a bowel movement - so care staff at senior living communities can follow up faster. Founded in San Francisco by serial healthcare entrepreneur Vik Kashyap, the company was named a TIME Best Invention of 2024 and is deployed across more than 300 senior care communities in North America.