Corvus Robotics

Corvus Robotics

Autonomous warehouse drones for inventory management

Overview

Corvus Robotics builds autonomous drones that fly inside warehouses to automatically scan pallet labels and track inventory. Its product is a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) solution, where warehouses subscribe to the drones, software, and data analytics rather than buying hardware outright. The drones navigate warehouse environments without human pilots, using onboard sensors and software to read labels and update inventory data. Compared with competitors, Corvus focuses on delivering a full-service package that combines autonomous drone operation, software, and data analysis on a subscription basis, reducing upfront capital and ongoing maintenance for customers. Its goal is to improve inventory accuracy, cut labor costs, and boost overall supply-chain efficiency in the logistics industry, which spans a market worth trillions of dollars.

YC Company

About Corvus Robotics

Simplify's Rating
Not yet rated

We're working on gathering enough insights on this company, check back soon!

Industries

Data & Analytics

Robotics & Automation

Enterprise Software

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$23.2M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2015

Get referred to Corvus Robotics

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Southern Glazer's expanded to nine distribution centers with 40-plus drones and 35,000 discrepancies.
  • Kroger adopted Corvus One for cold-chain operations after February 9, 2026 launch.
  • Corvus raised $18 million Series A and added Michael McSpedon as CRO.

What critics are saying

  • Zimark, Retina Robotics, and forklift OEMs now bundle cheaper forklift-vision substitutes.
  • Southern Glazer's and MSI prove value, but one stalled renewal damages revenue concentration.
  • If WMS vendors and AMR fleets add native inventory capture, Corvus loses its wedge.

What makes Corvus Robotics unique

  • Corvus One autonomously counts warehouse inventory without humans, infrastructure, or GPS.
  • Corvus Trident, launched April 13, 2026, tracks pallet movement from dock door outward.
  • AIMS combines drones and forklift-mounted vision into one inventory system of record.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Funding

Total Funding

$23.2M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$15M
$8.2M
Discord
$15M
Canva
$18M
Corvus Robotics
$30M
Kalshi

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

-2%
Business Insider
Apr 13th, 2026
Corvus Robotics launches Corvus Trident, an AI powered device that tracks every pallet from dock door to departure.

Corvus Robotics launches Corvus Trident, an AI powered device that tracks every pallet from dock door to departure. Apr. 13, 2026, 08:00 AM ATLANTA, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - (MODEX 2026, Booth A3818) - Corvus Robotics today announced Corvus Trident, a new AI powered device that gives warehouses a continuous record of every pallet movement from inbound receipt through putaway, replenishment, picking, and outbound shipment. Unveiled at MODEX 2026, Trident mounts directly to forklifts, reach trucks, and other material handling equipment (MHE), capturing pallet movement automatically during normal operations. Warehouse systems depend on data generated from scanning inventory. When scans are skipped, delayed, or done inconsistently, inventory records drift from reality. The result is a familiar set of problems for operators and executives alike: chargebacks, shipment errors, inventory discrepancies, write offs, and limited visibility into what is actually happening inside the four walls of the facility. Corvus Trident is designed to close that gap. Using onboard AI and industrial grade scanning, Corvus Trident reads multiple barcodes simultaneously, tracks pallet and equipment movement in real-time, and creates a continuous record of inventory movement without requiring operators to stop and manually scan. MSI Surfaces, the leading nationwide distributor of flooring, countertop, wall tile, and hardscaping products in North America, recently deployed Corvus Trident at its headquarters in Orange, CA. "After leveraging Corvus' drone technology over the last four years to improve rack inventory accuracy, we are excited to take the next step toward tighter inventory controls with Corvus Trident," said Matt Zucker, team leader, Operations Strategy & Analytics, MSI. "Corvus has been an excellent partner in understanding our inventory management challenges and designing technology that is expected to deliver data points and analysis with a level of consistency that traditional manual scanning processes and legacy systems struggle to achieve." [Corvus Trident mounts directly to forklifts, reach trucks, and other material handling equipment (MHE), capturing pallet movement automatically during normal operations.] With Corvus Trident, warehouses can begin tracking pallets the moment they are unloaded and continue tracking them through the full flow of operations until they leave the facility. That visibility creates a stronger system of record for receiving, movement, storage, and shipment while giving teams the data they need to act earlier and operate with greater confidence. "Most facilities still rely on fragmented scan events to understand the movement of physical goods," said Jackie Wu, CEO of Corvus Robotics. "That leaves major gaps between what the system says should have happened and what actually did. Corvus Trident gives operators and supply chain leaders a real-time view of pallet movement across the facility, starting at the dock door. It improves execution on the floor today and creates the foundation for a smarter, more responsive warehouse over time." Mounted to existing material handling equipment, Corvus Trident captures data during normal warehouse workflows. It reads pallets up to three stacks high, tracks movement without GPS, beacons, or markers, and provides real-time visual and audio feedback to operators to support safer and more accurate handling. Corvus Trident helps warehouse and supply chain teams reduce chargebacks, returns, and shipment errors, improve labor planning and productivity visibility, strengthen traceability, and create a reliable record for audits, disputes, and operational review. The system works with existing warehouse management systems through standard APIs or can operate independently, giving customers flexibility in how they deploy it. Corvus One and Corvus Trident Together Corvus Trident expands Corvus Robotics' broader approach to inventory visibility across the warehouse. Corvus Trident captures inventory movement from the moment pallets enter the facility and throughout active handling across docks and operations. Corvus One, Corvus Robotics' autonomous drone inventory system, performs autonomous cycle counts across storage locations, giving teams accurate, audit ready visibility into inventory at rest. Together, Corvus Trident and Corvus One provide full facility coverage and a more complete view of inventory across both movement and storage. Both systems feed AIMS, the Corvus Robotics software platform that turns facility data into actionable operational insight for labor planning, slot optimization, vendor accountability, service level performance, and broader supply chain decision making. See Trident Live at MODEX 2026 Corvus Robotics will showcase Corvus Trident with live demonstrations at MODEX 2026 in Hall A, Booth #A3818. Attendees can see how Corvus Trident captures pallet movement in real-time from inbound through outbound and how it works alongside Corvus One to deliver full facility inventory visibility. About Corvus Robotics Corvus Robotics provides the first and only autonomous inventory management system built on an AI world model. Purpose built in America, its Corvus One product deploys fully autonomous, infrastructure free drones that fly without human operators, equipping warehouses and production plants with efficient, accurate inventory management. Its data driven, Robot as a Service model allows companies such as GNC, Dermalogica, and Staci Americas to quickly respond to changes in demand, reduce labor costs, save hundreds of thousands of dollars annually and enhance the customer experience. Media Contact: Andrew Burer Head of Marketing, Corvus Robotics andrew(at)corvus-robotics.com 833-558-0812 Markets Insider and Business Insider Editorial Teams were not involved in the creation of this post. Sponsored Financial Content

StreetInsider
Mar 25th, 2026
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits deploys Corvus Robotics drone inventory system nationwide.

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits deploys Corvus Robotics drone inventory system nationwide. E-mail Address StreetInsider.com Top Tickers, 3/25/2026 March 24, 2026 8:00 AM EDT Expanded rollout across nine distribution centers drives measurable gains in inventory accuracy, fill rates, and operational throughput MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and MIAMI and DALLAS, March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Corvus Robotics and Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's) today announced a strategic technology partnership and expanded deployment of the Corvus One autonomous inventory management system across Southern Glazer's distribution network. Over the past 18 months, Southern Glazer's has deployed more than 40 Corvus One autonomous drones across nine distribution centers nationwide, with continued expansion planned. The rollout supports Southern Glazer's broader supply chain transformation initiative and reinforces its commitment to operational excellence across its network. A full video case study detailing the multi-site deployment and measurable operational impact across Southern Glazer's distribution network is available here. Corvus One operates continuously within active warehouse environments, autonomously flying aisles to scan and validate reserve storage locations without disrupting case-picking operations. The result is hands-free, high-frequency inventory audits that sync directly with Southern Glazer's WMS, freeing the team to focus on higher-value tasks. At Southern Glazer's, the system has completed approximately 5,000 flights and identified over 35,000 verified discrepancies across deployed facilities. A Corvus One autonomous inventory drone performs a cycle counting mission at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits distribution center in Raymore, MO. Operational Throughput: Improved inventory accuracy has contributed to a 100 basis point improvement in cases per hour, enabling faster and more efficient fulfillment of customer orders. Sixfold Inventory Validation Increase: Shifting from a quarterly count cadence to biweekly turns across facilities, Southern Glazer's has realized higher-frequency visibility that allows teams to identify and resolve discrepancies before they impact picking and outbound shipping. More Efficient Use of Labor: Approximately 60 to 70 labor hours per week per site have been reallocated from manual cycle counting to higher-value operational priorities. Inventory teams focus on resolving verified discrepancies rather than performing broad manual counts, using the Corvus interface to review high-resolution images, label scans, and historical video logs tied to specific storage locations. "Across our network, inventory accuracy directly impacts how effectively we serve our customers," said Karli Sage, Vice President, Supply Chain Management, Technology & Engineering, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits. "By increasing the frequency and precision of our reserve inventory validation, we are identifying issues earlier, improving fill rates, and enabling our teams to focus on proactive problem solving instead of reactive counting. The speed at which we have scaled this technology across nine sites reflects the value it is delivering to our operations." The system's visual record of each scan provides searchable, time-stamped footage of pallet positions and license plate labels, enabling rapid root-cause analysis and coaching. Verified discrepancies can include misplaced pallets, missing LPNs, or incorrect placements that, in beverage distribution, can represent significant dollar value per pallet. "Southern Glazer's operates at a scale where small improvements in accuracy have meaningful downstream impact," said Jackie Wu, CEO of Corvus Robotics. "Their team has embraced autonomous inventory as core infrastructure within their supply chain transformation initiative. Scaling to nine facilities with more than 40 drones demonstrates strong operational buy-in and sets a new benchmark for how beverage distributors can modernize inventory control without slowing the floor." The collaboration includes regular cross-site operational reviews, enabling Southern Glazer's facilities to share best practices and continuously refine how autonomous inventory is integrated into daily workflows. As additional facilities come online, the companies will continue collaborating to standardize deployment models and performance benchmarks across the network. For food and beverage distributors managing high SKU counts, fast-moving case-picking environments and tight service level expectations, frequent and autonomous reserve validation provides earlier detection of discrepancies, stronger fill performance and measurable improvements in warehouse throughput. About Corvus Robotics Corvus Robotics provides the first and only autonomous inventory management system built on an AI world model. Purpose-built in America, its Corvus One product deploys fully autonomous, infrastructure-free drones that fly without human operators, equipping warehouses and production plants with efficient, accurate inventory management. Its data-driven, Robot as a Service model allows companies such as GNC, Dermalogica, and Staci Americas to quickly respond to changes in demand, reduce labor costs, save hundreds of thousands of dollars annually and enhance the customer experience. About Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is the world's preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, building brands for moments that matter. The multi-generational, family-owned Company has operations in 47 U.S. markets and Canada, as well as brokerage operations through its Southern Glazer's Travel Retail Sales & Export Division in the Caribbean, Central and South America. In 2026, Southern Glazer's was recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community. In 2025, Southern Glazer's was recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America's Greatest Workplaces for Women. Southern Glazer's urges all retail customers and adult consumers to market, sell, serve, and enjoy its products responsibly. For more information visit www.southernglazers.com. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram @sgwinespirits. Media Contacts: Andrew Burer Head of Marketing, Corvus Robotics Office: 833-558-0812 Email: andrew(at)corvus-robotics.com Sofia Monaco Senior Manager, Communications & CSR Office: (305) 625-4171, ext. 1162 Mobile: (786) 457-6281 Email: sofia.monaco(at)sgws.com Melissa Alonso Manager, Communications & CSR Office: (305) 627-1223 Mobile: (786) 894-7160 Email: melissa.alonso(at)sgws.com

Recently Posted Jobs

Sign up to get curated job recommendations

Corvus Robotics is Hiring for 8 Jobs on Simplify!

Find jobs on Simplify and start your career today

Don't see your dream role? Check out thousands of other roles on Simplify. Browse all jobs →