Fetch Robotics
"Autonomous On Demand"
Autonomous mobile robots for warehouse and intralogistics operations.
Fetch Robotics, founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Jose, California, designs and manufactures autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for warehouse and intralogistics environments. The company's product portfolio includes the Freight500, Freight1500, and CartConnect AMRs, which automate goods transportation and cart movement on production and distribution floors. Fetch robots use laser-based navigation and cloud-based fleet management software to operate safely alongside human workers without fixed infrastructure.
In 2021, Zebra Technologies acquired Fetch Robotics for approximately $290 million. The combined solution served e-commerce, retail, and manufacturing customers seeking scalable automation for material handling workflows.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Freight500
500 kg payload autonomous mobile robot for warehouse floor transport.
CartConnect500
AMR designed for autonomous cart-based workflows in warehouses.
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United States
Company Facts
Founded
2014
Primary Role
Manufacturer
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Primary Region
North America
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