Exotec provides a warehouse automation solution featuring the Skypod system, which utilizes a fleet of collaborative mobile robots to enhance order preparation efficiency. This technology optimizes space utilization and productivity, addressing the challenges of slow order fulfillment and limited storage capacity in modern warehouses.
Funding
$445.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Warehouse operators struggle with inflexible, costly automation that requires extensive installation time and cannot easily adapt to changing demand, leading to bottlenecks in speed, accuracy, and cost efficiency.
Solution
Exotec delivers end‑to‑end warehouse automation by combining proprietary robotics, a unified Warehouse Execution System (WES) called Deepsky, and operational expertise into a modular, plug‑and‑play architecture. The system integrates automated storage‑retrieval robots, stations, conveyors and inbound exchangers, all coordinated by a single software layer that can be reconfigured on demand without halting operations. This modularity shortens deployment cycles, reduces capital expense, and enables warehouses to scale or re‑layout as business needs evolve while maintaining high reliability and measurable performance outcomes.
Target Audience
Primary customers are midsize to large warehouse operators and logistics providers across retail, e‑commerce, manufacturing and third‑party logistics sectors seeking flexible, reliable automation solutions.
Features
- Skypod robotic platform with autonomous mobile robots that handle picking, transport and storage in a compact footprint
- Modular plug‑and‑play hardware (robots, stations, conveyors, exchangers) that can be added or reconfigured without disrupting ongoing workflows
- Deepsky WES software that orchestrates all subsystems, provides real‑time visibility and allows rapid adaptation to new processes
- Integrated operational services covering design, deployment, maintenance and performance monitoring
- Scalable architecture suitable for omnichannel, e‑commerce, store replenishment, manufacturing and 3PL environments
- Transparent KPI reporting and outcome‑based contracts to ensure measurable ROI