18 Robotics Companies You Should Know

Robots are becoming more popular every year. Robotics is becoming increasingly common in almost every industry, from healthcare and manufacturing to defense and education. 

The fusion of engineering and science is producing innovative products: things that do what people do, but better. Whether it's welding, teaching, assembling cars or performing surgery, these inventions are changing how we live and work.

The following 18 companies are making an invaluable contribution to the robotics revolution. 

Anduril

Industry: defense

The company builds advanced hardware and software products that address the most serious security challenges facing the United States and its allies: from Lattice, an AI-based platform that combines real-time data from Anduril and third-party systems into a single control panel, to autonomous surveillance towers and intelligent airborne support devices. 

Skydio

Industry: drones

The company develops and manufactures intelligent drones built using artificial intelligence technology and a decade of research and development in drone technology and computer vision. 

Its flagship products are the Skydio 2, a video-optimized unmanned aerial vehicle controlled via an app, controller or beacon, and the Skydio X2, which features a rugged body and situational awareness, asset inspection and security patrolling for unprecedented navigation and logistics. 

Zipline

Industry: logistics

Zipline operates a global autonomous delivery service that delivers vital medical supplies to the people who need them most. The company offers both a full delivery service and on-demand delivery of vaccines, emergency medicines and supplies. 

Outrider

Industry: logistics

The company makes autonomous yard vehicles that improve safety and reduce emissions in some of the most important spaces. Outrider also creates control systems to optimize operations for vehicles that can hitch a trailer and maneuver between parking spots. 

Shapeways

Industry: 3D printing

Shapeways offers on-demand 3D printing services that allow businesses to easily scale their operations and reduce assembly time. To date, the company has printed more than 21 million parts and can cover every aspect of 3D printing, from rapid prototyping to additive manufacturing and custom design. 

The services are ideal for industries such as robotics, aerospace, healthcare and architecture. 

Nuro

Industry: autonomous vehicles

The company is bringing robotics to the forefront of everyday life, developing technologies that help people use resources, time and attention more efficiently. 

Nuro's flagship product is a line of fully autonomous vehicles designed for fast, safe and affordable cargo transport. The vehicles feature a flexible interior design, allowing them to handle a variety of tasks, from picking up dry cleaning to delivering groceries. 

CANVAS Technology

Industry: manufacturing, logistics

CANVAS makes robotic carts for use in production shops and factories. They are equipped with full-height 3D stereo cameras, sensors that act as "virtual bumpers," and bright LED lights that warn people of the device's presence. 

In real time, the cart collects and sends data on route times, bottlenecks and other factors that affect safety and efficiency in the workplace. 

Piaggio Fast Forward

Industry: logistics, computer vision

The company specializes in lightweight mobile solutions for people and goods. Its flagship robot, Gita, follows people and carries up to 20 kg. The robot can be used to carry everything you need, from heavy books to groceries. 

Diligent Robotics

Industry: healthcare

Diligent's AI-powered robots are designed to work alongside people in everyday environments. The autonomous robot Moxi can be left to handle labor-intensive logistics tasks in hospitals, such as preparing patient rooms and restocking supplies. 

Moxi can navigate hallways and other tight spaces, and has "social intelligence" conveyed through head movements and LED eyes. 

Boston Dynamics

Industry: military, software

The company makes many different robots with the agility of humans and even animals. For example, there is SpotMini, an agile robot that holds objects, climbs stairs and can work in offices, homes and outdoors. 

There is also Atlas, a dynamic humanoid that uses balance and whole-body skills to achieve two-handed mobile manipulation, and WildCat, a fast quadruped with a galloping gait (like a dog or horse) that can lean into turns to stay balanced. 

Bluefin Robotics

Industry: automotive, marine technology

Bluefin, a General Dynamics subsidiary, makes unmanned and autonomous underwater vehicles for customers in the defense, commercial and scientific sectors. 

Applied Aeronautics

Industry: agriculture, defense, artificial intelligence

The company makes unmanned aerial vehicles. Its main product is the Albatross electric aircraft, used in a range of industries, from agriculture and research to disaster response operations and defense. 

Left Hand Robotics

Industry: manufacturing

Left Hand's recently launched commercial robots are designed for outdoor use, in particular for snow removal with the autonomous SnowBot Pro. 

The robot is remotely controlled online, uses GPS, accelerometer and gyroscope technology to navigate a pre-programmed path. SnowBot is also equipped with sensors to avoid obstacles and record real-time data about its current condition and surroundings. 

Righthand Robotics

Industry: piece-picking solutions

The company develops adaptable robotic technology that reduces the challenges of traditional e-commerce order fulfillment. 

Robots can perform tasks such as picking and sorting items, significantly reducing order fulfillment time. RightHand Robotics bots have earned the nickname "pickers." 

DroneSense

Industry: public safety, software

DroneSense makes unmanned aerial vehicles for public safety applications, especially for firefighters and police. The devices can be used as a rapid response service to survey fire or crime scenes and provide critical data before people arrive. 

Harvest Automation

Industry: agriculture

Harvest claims its HV-100 model was "the world's first fully autonomous robot that works alongside people in an unstructured industrial environment." Today, these robots serve major US agricultural players, helping improve productivity, efficiency and plant quality. 

Rethink Robotics

Industry: automotive, manufacturing

Rethink's collaborative robots ("cobots") perform many functions across several industries. They move parts to various locations and back, pack parts at the end of production lines, tend CNC machines, operate injection molding presses, blow-mold containers and much more. 

The company's ultimate goal is to help manufacturers increase productivity, solve labor shortages and improve quality. 

Vicarious

Industry: robotics

Vicarious develops automation software that opens up a wider range of capabilities in robotic devices. 

The company's software helps devices perform complex tasks on assembly lines, including palletizing, kitting, machine tending, container packing, sorting and advanced packaging. These solutions can cut working time by up to 50% on average.