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ForwardX Robotics

Corporate marketamrlogisticsCurated record

Vision-based autonomous mobile robots for warehouse and manufacturing intralogistics; f(x) Fleet Manager provides multi-robot orchestration across heterogeneous fleets. Camera-primary perception avoids reliance on pre-mapped laser reflectors. Serves automotive OEMs, 3PL, e-commerce, semiconductor, and public sector. Self-described as Asia's largest vision-based AMR solutions provider.

HeadquartersBeijing, CN
Founded2016
Corporate funding$140M
Team201-500
Deployments3
Open roles0
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentCorporate
StageSeries C
FoundersNicolas Chee (Founder & CEO)
Regions servedNorth America, Europe, Asia Pacific
Countries deployedCN, US, JP, KR, AU, GR, BE
Service footprintHQ Beijing CN; EU office Eschborn DE (Frankfurt area); US office Cupertino CA; offices in Japan, Korea, Australia; distribution partners Voyatzoglou GR/RO and Lynx Automation BE
Last reviewed2026-07-05
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Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

Machineamr

Apex 1400-L

  • 1,400 lbs (~635 kg) payload; pallet stacker forklift; ~10 hours battery life

    vendor-stated payload capacity and operating duration for pallet stacker model

    Claim source
Machineamr

Apex 1500-L

  • 3,306 lbs (~1,500 kg) payload; pallet jack forklift; ~10 hours battery life; 108.26" turning diameter

    vendor-stated payload and operating specs for pallet jack model

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Machineamr

Apex 2000

  • 4,409 lbs (~2,000 kg) payload; pallet jack forklift; ~4 hours battery life

    vendor-stated payload and operating duration for heavy pallet jack model

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Machineamr

Apex C1500-L

  • 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) payload; counterbalanced autonomous forklift; Total Spatial Awareness 360° sensor suite

    vendor-stated payload and perception capabilities for GMA/Euro pallet counterbalanced forklift

    Claim source
Machineamr

Apex R2000-L

  • 4,400 lbs (~2,000 kg) payload; 17.9 ft (5.5 m) max lift height; 360° spatial awareness; designed for high-density warehouses

    vendor-stated payload, lift height, and intended application for newest high-reach autonomous forklift

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Machineamr

Flex 600-L Slim

  • 600 kg (1,322 lb) payload; 950 × 650 mm load surface; 245 mm (9.64") height; intelligent lifting system

    vendor-stated payload, footprint, and height for the slim-profile pallet transport AMR

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Machineamr

Flex 600-ST

  • 600 kg payload; omnidirectional movement in 39-inch (990 mm) aisles

    vendor-stated maximum payload and minimum aisle width for omnidirectional AMR

    Claim source
Machineamr

Lynx O1500

  • Precision docking with rail-based racks; ideal for automated component delivery in high-mix, high-throughput automotive environments

    vendor-stated docking capability and target application for rail-guided delivery AMR

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Machineamr

Max 1500-L

  • 1,500 kg payload; high-capacity transport of ultra-large racks; horizontal flow optimization for manufacturing and warehouse

    vendor-stated payload and intended use case for large-rack transport AMR

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Machineamr

Max 1500-L Slim

  • 1,500 kg (3,306 lb) payload; 245 mm (9.6") body height for low-clearance environments

    vendor-stated payload and ultra-low profile height for tight under-shelf deployment

    Claim source
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Deployment log

Announced and cited only

AnnouncedCustomerSiteCountryCountEvidence
2025-05-01Chery Automobile (Dalian factory)EV manufacturing plant AMR deploymentCN435Announcement
2024-01-01BYDEV battery facilityCNNot disclosedAnnouncement
2024-01-01L'Orealwarehouse / logisticsCNNot disclosedAnnouncement
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Funding history

Publicly announced rounds

Investors on recordQualcomm VenturesEastern Bell CapitalTaikang Life InsuranceAnhui State-owned Capital Operation Holding Group
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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2025-05-12Showcased OmniFleet platform at Automate 2025; reported 4,500+ AMRs deployed across 250+ facilities on 5 continents; largest single deployment 435+ AMRs at one automotive OEMPR Newswire
2024-01-01Announced EU distribution partnerships with Voyatzoglou/EuroFit (Greece, Romania) and Lynx Automation (Belgium)Robotics 24/7
2023-07-12Closed Series C-II ($30M); total Series C reached $61M; 3,000+ AMRs deployed across 220+ facilities on 5 continentsRobotics 24/7
2021-12-01Raised $31M Series C1 led by Taikang Life Insurance with Qualcomm VenturesThe Robot Report
2020-06-23Launched RaaS subscription model for AMR deploymentRobotics and Automation News
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Source ledger

18 unique public sources

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RaaS: ForwardX RoboticsForwardX Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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ForwardX Robotics gains an additional $30 million for its AMRs and orchestration softwareDC Velocity · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Warehouse robotics startup ForwardX raises $31M in first Series C closeTechCrunch · retrieved 2026-07-05
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ForwardX Robotics adds $38M to Series B to scale AMRsThe Robot Report · retrieved 2026-07-05
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ForwardX Robotics raises $38 million in new funding: confirms prior $15M Series B extension (Apr 2020)Robotics and Automation News · retrieved 2026-07-05
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ForwardX Raises $10M Series A For Its Self-Driving SuitcaseCrunchbase News · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Apex Series: ForwardX RoboticsForwardX Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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ForwardX Robotics Releases Fully Autonomous Forklift for GMA & Euro Pallets: Apex C1500-LPR Newswire · retrieved 2026-07-05
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ForwardX Robotics to Showcase Latest AMR Solutions at Automate 2025PR Newswire · retrieved 2026-07-05
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ForwardX Robotics Flex 600-L Slim: Automate.orgAutomate.org · retrieved 2026-07-05
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ForwardX Robotics: ProductsForwardX Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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ForwardX Robotics: Max 1500-L SlimMaterial Handling 24/7 · retrieved 2026-07-05
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ForwardX Deploys 435 AMRs at Chery Automobile's Dalian FactoryPR Newswire · retrieved 2026-07-05
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ForwardX Robotics Newsroom — BYD deploymentForwardX · retrieved 2026-07-05
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ForwardX Robotics announces partnership with Voyatzoglou to expand distribution in EuropeRobotics 24/7 · retrieved 2026-07-05
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ForwardX Robotics Picks Up $61M in Series C Funding for Mobile Robot OrchestrationRobotics 24/7 · retrieved 2026-07-05
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ForwardX Robotics raises $31 Million to scale AMRsThe Robot Report · retrieved 2026-07-05
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ForwardX Robotics launches robots-as-a-service for its warehouse automation solutionsRobotics and Automation News · retrieved 2026-07-05