# robust.ai: Mechanical or industrial engineering, San Carlos, United States

> robust.ai: Robust.AI is a robotics and artificial intelligence company founded in May 2019 and based in San Carlos, California.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/robust-ai (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# robust.ai

Robust.AI is a robotics and artificial intelligence company founded in May 2019 and based in San Carlos, California.

Funding reported Last round: Series A

Mechanical or industrial engineering San Carlos, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2019 7 years old
- **Team:** 84 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** $43M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series A Apr 2023

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for robust.ai has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About robust.ai

Robust.AI is a robotics and artificial intelligence company founded in May 2019 and based in San Carlos, California.

The company focuses on developing an industrial-grade cognitive engine for robots, aiming to create smarter, safer, and more collaborative robots that work alongside human workers. Robust.AI specializes in warehouse automation, industrial robotics, smart manufacturing, and logistics software, providing solutions that allow businesses to deploy autonomous mobile robots with minimal infrastructure changes. The company offers a range of services, including cognitive platform licensing, Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS), custom robotics solutions, and workflow automation. Its flagship products, Carter and Grace, combine AI and robotics to enhance warehouse operations. Carter is an autonomous mobile robot designed for collaborative tasks, while Grace is the software platform that powers Carter and other robotic solutions, optimizing material handling and operational efficiency. Robust.AI targets B2B clients across various industries, including retail, e-commerce, logistics, and manufacturing, helping them scale operations and improve efficiency.

## What company datasets say robust.ai raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$43M** in dollars

Rounds **4**

Last round **Series A**

Last round date **Apr 2023**

Investors listed **7**

## Founders and team

From robust.ai's own website: 2 founders, 7 on the team.

**Anthony Jules** Co-founder & Chief Innovation Officer

**Rodney Brooks** Co-founder & CTO

- **Marin Tchakarov** Chief Executive Officer
- **Gabrielle Halberg** VP of Product
- **Justine Rembisz** VP of Hardware
- **Kathleen Toben** Head of Operations
- **Leila Takayama** VP of Design & HRI
- **Robert Morgan** VP of Software
- **Sola Lawal** VP of Customer Success

## On 6 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Energy Impact Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/energy-impact-partners)
- [Fontinalis Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/fontinalis-partners)
- [Future Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/future-ventures)
- [Jazz Venture Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/jazz-venture-partners)
- [15th Rock](https://millionrounds.com/fund/15th-rock)
- [Playground Global](https://millionrounds.com/fund/playground-global)

Each firm lists robust.ai on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

industrial automation robotic task switching vision systems workflow automation software remote monitoring human-centric robotics robotic task automation optimized supply chain processes virtual conveyor systems zero infrastructure changes robotic task scheduling robotic process automation human-robot collaboration robotic system flexibility continuous improvement robotic system integration

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- **Sector:** Mechanical or industrial engineering
- **Industry code:** NAICS 33392, 333248, 51321, SIC 3589
- **Region:** California
- **Revenue:** $2.0M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/robust-ai)

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