FORT Robotics offers a SIL 3‑certified distributed control platform that provides wireless safety commands, secure real‑time communications, and functional‑safety compliance for autonomous machines. Its hardware modules and cloud‑based management service let robot manufacturers, system integrators, and end‑users quickly add certified safety guardrails, enabling reliable operation of robots in high‑risk environments such as warehouses, construction sites, and defense operations.
Funding
$18.9M 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.
9OTGFounders
Product
Problem
Robotic and autonomous systems lack a reliable safety and security infrastructure, making it difficult to deploy them at scale in high‑risk environments such as warehouses, construction sites, and defense operations. Without certified guardrails, manufacturers and integrators face regulatory hurdles, liability risks, and limited confidence from end users.
Solution
FORT Robotics provides a SIL 3‑certified, distributed control platform that delivers wireless safety commands, secure real‑time communications, and functional‑safety compliance for any machine. The platform includes hardware modules (e‑stop handsets, remote controllers, safety controllers) and a cloud‑based management service that configure, monitor, and enforce safety policies across fleets. By abstracting safety functions into a plug‑and‑play layer, FORT enables robot builders, system integrators, and end‑users to accelerate development, meet industry standards, and operate autonomous equipment safely in unpredictable, high‑stakes settings.
Target Audience
Primary customers are robot manufacturers, system integrators, and end‑users in industries such as warehousing, construction, agriculture, transportation, defense, and manufacturing that require certified safety and secure control of autonomous or semi‑autonomous equipment.
Features
- SIL 3‑certified wireless emergency‑stop (e‑stop) handsets with up to 2 km range and dual‑channel redundancy
- Safe remote controllers with built‑in e‑stop, dual safety processors, and IP65 rugged enclosure
- Vehicle and endpoint safety controllers that bridge multiple devices and support both wired and wireless networks
- Cloud‑based FORT Manager for device onboarding, configuration, user permissions, and secure firmware updates
- Flexible communication options (Wi‑Fi, Ethernet, 900 MHz/2.4 GHz FHSS, long‑range BLE) to suit diverse environments
- Integrated cybersecurity protocols that authenticate devices and encrypt safety commands
- Compliance assistance for functional‑safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 61508) and support for certification processes