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Robust.AI

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Carter is a cart-sized, human-centric collaborative AMR with a patented holonomic drive and put-to-light adaptive LED system that works alongside workers for warehouse picking and material handling with no infrastructure changes; the Gen 3 robot integrates Aptiv Perception powered by PULSE.

HeadquartersSan Carlos, US
Founded2019
Corporate funding$35M
Team51-200
Deployments1
Open roles4
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentCorporate
StageSeries B
FoundersAnthony Jules (CEO), Rodney Brooks, Gary Marcus, Henrik Christensen, Mohamed Amer
Regions servedNorth America, Latin America
Countries deployedUS, MX
Service footprintNot listed
Last reviewed2026-07-05
MX

Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

Machineamr

Carter

  • Payload capacity of 100 kg (220 lbs) with 18 hours operating time and a 360-degree camera field of view

    vendor-defined robot payload, runtime and sensing specs from the product page

    Claim source
  • Patented holonomic drive for instant movement in any direction

    vendor-defined drive/mobility capability

    Claim source
Machineamr

Carter Pro

  • 360° AI-optimized vision system using 8 cameras (no LiDAR) with visual SLAM for navigation and safety

    vendor-defined perception system using camera-only vSLAM

    Claim source
  • Force-sensitive handlebar and whole-robot passive/active force sensing for intuitive manual repositioning by workers

    vendor-defined human-robot physical interaction capability

    Claim source
  • Software-defined platform supports three operational modes: fulfillment picking, point-to-point transport, and mobile sorting wall

    vendor-defined multi-function warehouse task modes in a single platform

    Claim source
  • Built-in barcode scanner for real-time inventory tracking; configurable shelving options

    vendor-defined onboard scanning and modular storage accessory

    Claim source
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Deployment log

Announced and cited only

AnnouncedCustomerSiteCountryCountEvidence
2024-02-01DHL Supply ChainwarehouseUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
CA

Funding history

Publicly announced rounds

Investors on recordJAZZ Venture PartnersPrime Movers LabEnergy Impact PartnersFuture VenturesPlayground GlobalAPL Ventures15th Rock
HR

Hiring signal

Public job board · 2026-07-13

Open roles4

Hiring is an operating signal, not deployment evidence. Roles are refreshed from the company’s public careers system.

Account ExecutiveRobust AI · San Carlos, CASafety Systems EngineerRobust AI · San Carlos, CASenior Paralegal / Legal Operations SpecialistRobust AI · San Carlos, CATechnical Program ManagerRobust AI · San Carlos, CA
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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2025-12-02DHL Supply Chain signed 5-year strategic alliance to deploy Carter robots across Latin America, starting MexicoBusiness Wire
2025-05-15Announced strategic manufacturing partnership with Foxconn to scale Carter robot productionBusiness Wire
2025-04-23Expanded Carter platform to multi-function (picking, transport, mobile sorting wall); added APL Ventures and 15th Rock (Japan) as investorsBusiness Wire
2024-10-16Launched Carter Pro with force-sensitive handlebar, 360° AI vision, built-in barcode scanner; DHL Supply Chain named early customerBusiness Wire
2023-04-20Raised $20M Series A-1 led by Prime Movers Lab to scale Carter robot deliveries for pilot customersTechCrunch
2020-10-28Raised $15M Series A led by JAZZ Venture Partners to develop human-collaborative warehouse robot platformForbes
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Source ledger

10 unique public sources

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Robust.AI raises $20M as it scales robot deliveries for pilot customersTechCrunch · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Robust.AI Expands Carter's Collaborative Robotics Capabilities to Power Multi-Function Warehouse AutomationBusiness Wire · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Robust.AI raises a $15M Series A to improve problem solving for collaborative robotsTechCrunch · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Carter - AI-powered Autonomous Mobile RobotRobust.AI · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Robust.AI Launches Carter ProRobust.AI · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Collaborative Productivity Within Reach: Robust.AI Launches Carter Pro RobotBusiness Wire · retrieved 2026-07-05
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DHL Supply Chain Partners With Robust.AI to Drive the Future of Warehouse AutomationDHL · retrieved 2026-07-05
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DHL Supply Chain Announces Five-year Strategic Alliance with Robust.AIBusiness Wire · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Robust.AI Partners With Foxconn to Accelerate and Scale Manufacturing of Carter Warehouse Automation RobotsBusiness Wire · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Startup Founded By Cognitive Scientist Gary Marcus And Roboticist Rodney Brooks Raises $15 MillionForbes · retrieved 2026-07-05