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About Fort Robotics
Industries
Robotics & Automation
Industrial & Manufacturing
Cybersecurity
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$38M
Headquarters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Founded
2018
Overview
FORT Robotics enhances the safety and security of autonomous machines and robots using advanced wireless technology. They provide reliable wireless solutions, with their main product being the Wireless E-Stop, which allows operators to remotely stop machines in emergencies, preventing accidents and reducing downtime. FORT Robotics serves various sectors, including transportation, agriculture, and manufacturing, and their products integrate into existing machinery and control systems. Unlike competitors, they focus specifically on safety solutions for mobile and autonomous machines, helping clients maximize productivity while minimizing risks. Their goal is to ensure safer operations in the growing field of industrial automation.
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Integration of AI for predictive maintenance enhances safety and reduces machine downtime.
- 5G technology improves performance and safety of FORT's wireless safety systems.
- Industry 4.0 trends drive demand for advanced safety systems, expanding FORT's market potential.
What critics are saying
- Emerging startups in robotics safety could threaten FORT's market share.
- Rapid AI advancements may outpace FORT's offerings, requiring continuous innovation.
- Economic downturns in sectors like construction may reduce spending on safety technologies.
What makes Fort Robotics unique
- FORT Robotics offers SIL 3-certified safety systems for autonomous vehicles and machinery.
- Their Wireless E-Stop allows remote emergency stops, enhancing machine safety and operator protection.
- FORT's Endpoint Controller enables seamless control across multiple machines, boosting productivity.
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Funding
Total Funding
$38M
Meets
Industry Average
Funded Over
2 Rounds
Tiger GlobalIndustry standards
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Professional Development Budget
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -2%1 year growth
↓ -12%2 year growth
↓ -2%"We're seeing a huge demand for safe, flexible control options that can help people get the most out of their robots. The ability to use one remote and easily switch between different machines is a big productivity boost.". .
"In warehousing, manufacturing, heavy equipment, or really any machine environment, there is an increasing need for people and robots to work together. Our goal is to make that collaboration as productive as possible with minimal risk," said Nivedita Ojha, VP of product at FORT. .
FORT launches Endpoint Controller. By Brianna Wessling | July 12, 2023Listen to this articleVIDEO. FORT Robotics, a company that builds products to help robot builders and users to increase productivity and accelerate innovation, has announced the launch of its Endpoint Controller.
/PRNewswire/ -- FORT Robotics (FORT), a pioneer in communications and control for smart machines, today announced the close of a $25 million Series B funding...
The capital will enable FORT to fast-track development of security solutions and broaden the reach of its safety and control platform for smart machines. PHILADELPHIA, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FORT Robotics (FORT), a pioneer in communications and control for smart machines, today announced the close of a $25 million Series B funding round, led by Tiger Global. The company will use the funds to accelerate the rollout of its machine communications platform, which aims to make autonomous machines safer and more secure
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About Fort Robotics
Industries
Robotics & Automation
Industrial & Manufacturing
Cybersecurity
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$38M
Headquarters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Founded
2018
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