Robust.AI ranked #2 in the Robotics and Engineering category; Joins the ranks of Google, Nvidia, Walmart, and other prestigious tech companies
SAN FRANCISCO, March 24, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Robust.AI, a leader in AI-driven warehouse automation, today announced it ranked #2 in the Robotics and Engineering category of Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026 list. The prestigious annual list recognizes companies that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations.
“Robust.AI’s recognition as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies reflects our business success, technological achievements, and unique market perspective – that true human-robot collaboration is about empowering humans, not replacing them,” said Anthony Jules, Co-Founder and CEO of Robust.AI. “Carter seamlessly integrates practical robotic automation solutions into existing work environments, boosting worker productivity, efficiency, safety, and overall customer ROI. Its success is a testament to our team’s focus on building technology that’s both deeply capable and genuinely useful.”
Over the past 18 months, Robust.AI has made significant strides in advancing real-world, human-centered automation through the continued evolution and deployment of its flagship collaborative robot, Carter™. The company continues to partner with leading 3PLs and manufacturers to deliver practical, scalable solutions that improve worker productivity and accelerate ROI.
Earlier this year, Robust.AI announced a five-year strategic alliance with DHL Supply Chain to deploy Carter in Mexico City. This followed successful deployments in North America where Carter delivered a 60% productivity improvement within its first weeks at DHL’s Las Vegas facility. Robust.AI also announced a partnership with omnichannel supply chain solutions company Saddle Creek Logistics Services to deploy Carter in its Charlotte, NC, warehouse.
In parallel, Robust.AI secured several strategic technical and manufacturing partnerships. Robust.AI partnered with Foxconn to scale production of Carter robots globally, enabling faster, more cost-effective fulfillment to meet growing customer demand. In addition, Robust.AI partnered with automotive industry powerhouse Aptiv to integrate its autonomous vehicle technologies into Robust.AI’s robotic platform. The collaboration aims to accelerate innovation and deliver more intelligent, scalable, and safety-enhanced robotics solutions across warehouse and industrial environments.
Carter’s ability to navigate complex environments with advanced AI, intuitive interfaces, and thoughtful robotics design continues to evolve through innovations such as gesture-based controls. These achievements highlight Robust.AI’s vision for redefining warehouse automation: not as a replacement for people, but to empower warehouse associates with collaborative robotic technologies that make their jobs easier, more engaging, and enjoyable.
