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Kodiak Robotics
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Develops autonomous technology for trucking and military
Kodiak Robotics
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Develops autonomous technology for trucking and military
About Kodiak Robotics
Industries
Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation
Defense
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$233.5M
Headquarters
Mountain View, California
Founded
2018
Overview
Kodiak Robotics develops and commercializes autonomous technology, focusing on self-driving trucking solutions. Its main product, the kodiakDriver, is designed to operate various vehicle platforms in different environments. This technology enhances the efficiency and capacity of commercial fleets while also transforming military ground operations. Kodiak Robotics serves both the commercial sector, providing autonomous solutions to fleets and carriers, and the military sector, improving autonomous military capabilities. The company generates revenue through direct sales of its technology and a Partner Deployment Program that helps partners prepare for future driverless operations. Kodiak Robotics aims to be a leader in the self-driving trucking industry and contribute to advancements in national security.
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Partnership with Textron Systems expands Kodiak's reach into the defense market.
- Driver-As-A-Service agreement with Atlas Energy creates a new revenue stream.
- Industry Advisory Council with leaders from Walmart and UPS boosts strategic partnerships.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from companies like Daimler and Volvo challenges Kodiak's market position.
- Regulatory hurdles in autonomous vehicle deployment could delay projects and affect revenue.
- Public skepticism about autonomous vehicles may impact adoption rates and market penetration.
What makes Kodiak Robotics unique
- Kodiak Robotics specializes in dual-use autonomous technology for commercial and military sectors.
- The company offers a unique Partner Deployment Program for future driverless deployment planning.
- Kodiak's kodiakDriver technology is a leader in self-driving trucking and national security.
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Funding
Total Funding
$233.5M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
4 Rounds
Lightspeed Venture Partners
Battery VenturesBenefits
Remote-friendly work environment
401k
Generous PTO policy
Life insurance
Medical, dental, vision, & FSA plans
Family-friendly company events
Dog-friendly office
Employee-driven fitness classes
Free EV charging
Trivia & board game nights
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -3%1 year growth
↓ -2%2 year growth
↑ 1%The retired three-star general most recently led the Army's ground autonomy efforts while serving as Deputy Commanding General of the U.S. Army Futures CommandKodiak's Defense Advisory Council will bolster the company's commitment to the deployment of autonomous vehicle technology for national defenseMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kodiak Robotics, Inc., a leading autonomous technology developer focused on the trucking and defense industries, today announced that retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Richard "Ross" Coffman has joined Kodiak as a strategic advisor. In his position at Kodiak, Coffman will advise the company on how to commercialize and deploy its technology for national security. Coffman will also establish and chair Kodiak's new Defense Advisory Council
Kognic, the industry-leading annotation platform for sensor-fusion data, announced Kodiak Robotics, a leading autonomous truck developer, has chosen Kognic's data labeling platform to scale its annotation pipelines reliably and efficiently.
To further enhance safety, Kodiak Robotics has introduced new hazard lights on the SensorPods of the truck.
Listen to this articleSwiss-Mile raised $22M in August 2024 for its wheeled quadruped. Fifty producers of robots and robotics enabling technologies received funding in August 2024, pulling in a total of approximately $1 billion. This figure is on par with the $1.2 billion average The Robot Report has tracked each of the previous 12 months. Investment targeted to robotics companies for the first eight months of 2024 equals about $10.86 billion. You can follow The Robot Report‘s investment section here. The largest investments in August were secured by developers of autonomous driving technologies
Listen to this articleKodiak and Atlas have already completed their first driverless delivery of frac sand in West Texas. | Source: Kodiak Robotics. Kodiak Robotics Inc. today said it will outfit new Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. high-capacity trucks with its autonomy technology. Under the terms of the partnership, Kodiak will provide its technology via a driver-as-a-service licensing agreement
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About Kodiak Robotics
Industries
Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation
Defense
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$233.5M
Headquarters
Mountain View, California
Founded
2018
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