Path Robotics

Path Robotics manufactures the AF-1 cell, which picks, fits, and welds small parts from start to finish; and the AW-3 cell for finish-welding of larger parts. The hardware runs on the company’s proprietary AI and computer vision-based system, The PathOS, which enables the hardware to scan and understand parts, generate a plan in real-time, and weld without the need for human oversight or intervention—let alone skilled welders or programmers. Advanced sensing coupled with machine learning enables the robots to adjust their approach depending on the properties of the material they’re working with. As the cells work, they continuously self-monitor to meet stringent quality standards and learn. Path’s customers are in the transportation, manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, agriculture, and mining industries.

Path’s cells are one component of a larger robots-as-a-service (RaaS) offering. Customers pay a recurring subscription fee for access to the robots, automatic hardware and software updates, and 24/7 production assistance from the company’s Mission Control command center. Customers have the flexibility to scale up or down when their business needs change, and agreements can be as short as 24 months.

“The U.S. alone is experiencing a shortage of 400,000 skilled welders,” says Andy Lonsberry, CEO. “By adopting a RaaS model, we make automation more accessible to fill those labor gaps, while mitigating financial risk for our customers. Customers experience both short- and long-term savings, as well as faster deployments. The subscription model just makes sense for fostering stronger partnerships with our customers and keeping the latest technology on their floor.”