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Gix Internet Makes $500K Investment in Ottonomy for Autonomous Delivery Robots

Gix Internet has announced a strategic investment of $500,000 in Ottonomy, a U.S. company specializing in autonomous delivery robots. This investment, made through a SAFE agreement, is expected to close during the week of September 16, 2026. Gix aims to integrate Ottonomy's Level 4 autonomous navigation technology with its Deliverz.ai software, enhancing the management of robots and autonomous systems. This investment is significant as it follows a nonbinding agreement from August that could lead to Gix acquiring a majority stake in Ottonomy. The collaboration is poised to leverage Ottonomy's experience in deploying its Ottobot delivery robots across various sectors, including healthcare and last-mile delivery, thereby expanding Gix's capabilities in the autonomous robotics market. Looking ahead, Gix's potential majority ownership of Ottonomy could reshape the landscape of autonomous delivery solutions. However, the proposed majority investment remains contingent on due diligence and regulatory approvals. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.