Quantum International Corp., an emerging robotics innovation company, expects to sign agreements with new targets for potential acquisition or joint venture in the next few weeks after conducting preliminary due diligence on a group of U.S.-based robotics developers.

Currently, Quantum has shortlisted several early-stage companies creating robotic tools for use across a wide range of industries, from factory automation to healthcare to aerospace.

Quantum is moving forward with its aggressive acquisition plans in order to capitalize on the robotics tipping point now at hand. The multi-billion-dollar robotics sector is poised to grow at an incredible pace in the next decade as technological advances make robots practical and affordable tools for a variety of uses.

Quantum International Corp. is working to develop the next generation of robotics technology to compete in a booming global industry alongside Hansen Medical, Inc., MAKO Surgical Corp.,  Covidien, Varian Medical Systems Inc., and Accuray Incorporated .