Organization: Robust AI
Country: U.S.
Website: robust.ai
Year Founded: 2019
Number of Employees: 51-100
Innovation Class: Technology
Robust.AI introduced its Carter Pro autonomous mobile robot (AMR) in October 2024 at RoboBusiness during co-founder Rodney Brooks’ opening keynote. The autonomous mobile robot takes human-robot interaction to the next level.
A key feature is Carter Pro’s sense of touch, which is powered by both active and passive force sensing. Workers can physically move the robot like any other object, adjusting its actions without complex programming.
To do so, a user can grab the robot’s force-sensitive handlebar to easily move the AMR with one hand. This ability to switch between full autonomy and direct collaboration enhances usability, making Carter Pro a great solution for dynamic work environments.
Carter Pro also uses AI-driven action and data collection to create a continuous improvement engine. The robot’s physical AI processes real-world inputs to improve decision-making over time. By understanding its surroundings and adapting its navigation, Carter Pro can further improve workflows in warehouses, manufacturing, and logistics operations.
AMRs have existed for more than a decade, but collaboration often refers to simply avoiding collisions. The Carter Pro goes beyond this, offering a smarter, safer, and more adaptable approach to robotics.
The launch of Carter Pro coincides with Robust AI’s ongoing collaboration with DHL Supply Chain across facilities in the U.S. and Mexico. Sally Miller, global CIO at DHL Supply Chain, said the ability of Carter Pro to adapt to dynamic environments is key to addressing the evolving demands of logistics.
“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Robust.AI and introduce Carter Pro, which brings new levels of efficiency and adaptability to our supply chain operations,” Miller said.
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