A&K Robotics
"We are reimagining mobility."
Vancouver maker of the Cruz self-driving electric mobility pod that transports people through airports, malls and museums.
A&K Robotics Inc. is a Canadian autonomous-mobility company founded in 2015 in Vancouver, British Columbia by Matthew Anderson, Anson Kung and Jessica Yip, with Matthew Anderson serving as CEO. The company designs and builds electric micromobility platforms and self-driving robotic pods aimed at moving people, rather than goods, through large indoor and semi-indoor venues.
Its flagship product is the Cruz mobility pod, an all-electric, shared-use autonomous pod that uses physical-AI navigation to carry travellers and people with limited mobility over long distances inside airports, shopping malls and museums. Cruz is in real-world deployment, serving travellers at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suarez Airport. A&K Robotics began as a University of British Columbia spin-out; its founders initially developed autonomous retrofit technology to convert manually operated industrial floor-cleaning machines into self-driving robots before pivoting toward passenger micromobility. The company emphasizes accessibility, inclusion and sustainability, positioning Cruz as a way to give people freedom of movement in venues where walking long distances is difficult.
A&K Robotics closed an $8 million Series A financing round to expand deployment of its self-driving pods in airports, with earlier backing that included BDC. The company is headquartered at Suite 1200 - 555 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 4N6, and can be reached at [email protected]. It maintains product, careers and news sections on its website along with active LinkedIn and Facebook presences, and continues to target airports, transit hubs and other large public facilities as its primary markets.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Cruz Mobility Pod
All-electric self-driving passenger mobility pod for airports and large indoor venues.
CruzFleet
Cloud-connected fleet management software to coordinate and dispatch Cruz pods across a facility.
CruzMapping
Integrated real-time mapping and wayfinding software; map updates can be done in seconds.
CruzRemote
Remote monitoring software for Cruz pods with over-the-air updates and passenger-flow insights.
Contact A&K Robotics
WEBSITE
https://www.aandkrobotics.com/HEADQUARTERS
Canada
Company Facts
Founded
2015
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
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Primary Region
North America
Annual Sales
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Funding Stage
Early-Stage VC
Funding Total
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Cruz’ing through the terminal: A&K Robotics lands $8M for autonomous mobility
A&K Robotics has secured $8 million in funding to enhance its production and research and development capabilities, with the investment primarily coming from the Business Development Bank of Canada's Industrial Innovation Venture Fund and Vantage Futures. This financial boost aims to support the company's growth in the autonomous mobility sector. The announcement of the funding comes as A&K Robotics seeks to expand its operations and innovate within the rapidly evolving technology landscape.
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A&K Robotics Raises $8 Million to Build Autonomous Mobility Infrastructure for Airports
A&K Robotics has secured an $8 million CAD Series A investment to develop autonomous mobility infrastructure for airports, addressing the growing challenges faced by passengers with mobility limitations. The funding round, announced on April 21, 2026, was led by the Business Development Bank of Canada’s Industrial Innovation Venture Fund and Vantage Futures, alongside other investors. With approximately 17% of the global population experiencing mobility challenges and a 10-15% annual increase in requests for airport assistance, A&K Robotics aims to enhance passenger experience through its self-driving mobility robot, Cruz. Designed to navigate complex indoor environments like airport terminals, Cruz autonomously transports passengers to their destinations while safely maneuvering around pedestrians. The company is already collaborating with major airport operators, including Vancouver International Airport and Madrid-Barajas Airport, to integrate this technology into daily operations. A&K Robotics’ CEO, Matthew Anderson, emphasized the importance of improving airport navigation, stating, "Air travel is chaotic enough — getting to your gate shouldn't be part of the problem." The investment will support A&K's expansion into large-scale deployments, helping airports enhance operational efficiency and passenger accessibility while paving the way for the future of autonomous mobility in complex indoor environments.
