Robust.AI

Robust.AI builds Carter, a collaborative, AI-powered mobile robot designed for warehouse and manufacturing environments. Unlike traditional autonomous robots, Carter is built to work with people—offering both full autonomy and intuitive manual override via a force-sensitive handlebar. Its unique hardware features include a patented holonomic drive for multidirectional movement, camera-based vSLAM for intelligent mapping, a put-to-light LED system, and built-in barcode scanning. Carter supports flexible workflows for picking, putaway, sortation, and point-to-point transport, helping organizations reduce walking time, optimize floor space, and improve overall throughput.

Robust.AI offers Carter under a subscription-based pricing model with no upfront capital expenditure (CapEx). Customers pay an ongoing fee that bundles hardware, software, and support, allowing them to scale robotics infrastructure without the burden of large upfront investments. This robot-as-a-service (RaaS) approach helps streamline procurement, improve ROI transparency, and ensure continual updates and support as workflows evolve. The all-in-one model is particularly attractive to mid-sized logistics operators and 3PLs looking to pilot automation quickly and cost-effectively.

“Warehouses are dynamic environments, and delivering value in that setting means building robots that work for people, not the other way around,” said Anthony Jules, co-founder and CEO of Robust AI. “That’s exactly why we built Carter. It is a truly collaborative mobile robot that integrates seamlessly into existing workflows on the warehouse floor, enhancing productivity without disruption. The RaaS model is customer-first by design, which aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver value from day one.”