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Bossa Nova Inventory Management Robot

Discontinued

Built by Bossa Nova · United States

Updated Jun 2026·methodology
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The Bossa Nova Inventory Management Robot is a Retail robot developed by Bossa Nova (United States), launched 2016. The Bossa Nova Inventory Management Robot has been discontinued by the manufacturer.

Robo Index

BBB

Adequate evidence

5 of 10 signals present

Recomputed nightly from public data. Missing data is skipped, never zero-filled — and rankings are never for sale.

Weighted factors

average of the 5 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity20%10/100
Deployment footprint18%75/100
Proven track record12%100/100
Spec completeness12%100/100
Company financial health12%88/100
Company maturity8%100/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%unknown
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown
Market momentum2%unknown
Discontinued

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Overview

Automated management of on-shelf inventory with robots & AI. Scanned aisles three times a day, seven days a week, and reported operational problems such as out of stocks to associates for corrective action.

Flagship features

  • Patent US11087272B2 for 'System and method for locating, identifying and counting items'
  • Uses 'realogram' concept (updateable map of product positions) vs traditional planogram
  • Multiple camera types: fixed focal length, variable focus, wide field, zoomable telephoto
  • Onboard processing reduces data transfer requirements
  • Can operate without local/cloud servers
  • Machine learning classifiers (CNN, SVM) for product recognition

Buyer decision signals

Deployments

2 known operators in United States

Walmart, Albertsons

Viability

$92.0M raisedest. 2005

Bossa Nova announces expansion to 1,000 Walmart stores

Price

raas

Availability

available

Specifications

Category: Retail
Payload
18.14 kg
Speed
2.24 m/s
Weight
61.69 kg
Battery
10 h
Launch year
2016
Price
Contact for quote
Status
active
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Funding raised
$92.0M
Founded
2005

Detailed specifications

Power & battery1
Battery Swap Supported
true
Other30
Width Mm
663
Height Mm
648
Industries
retail_dc,general_warehousing
Amr Subtype
other
Applications
warehouse_transport,goods_to_person,line_side_delivery
Max Speed Ms
2.235
Sub Category
lidar-nav AMR
Auto Charging
true
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
Payload Class
light
Pricing Model
raas
Fleet Software
inVia Logic
Lift Height Mm
2438
Pricing Models
raas
Company Country
US
Navigation Type
lidar_slam
Deployment Count
600
Deployment Notes
Deployed in 600 Walmart Supercenters.
Price On Request
true
Industries Served
retail,logistics
Software Platform
inVia Logic
Environment Rating
indoor_only
Obstacle Detection
true
Availability Status
available
Countries Available
US,EU,CN,JP,KR,AU,CA
Floor Compatibility
smooth_concrete,painted_concrete,epoxy,sealed_concrete
Pedestrian Detection
generic_obstacle
Primary Applications
other
Additional Information
- Patent US11087272B2 for 'System and method for locating, identifying and counting items' - Uses 'realogram' concept (updateable map of product positions) vs traditional planogram - Multiple camera types: fixed focal length, variable focus, wide field, zoomable telephoto - Onboard processing reduces data transfer requirements - Can operate without local/cloud servers - Machine learning classifiers (CNN, SVM) for product recognition - Depth map creation via laser scanning, time-of-flight, or stereo imaging - Shelf label detection via optical character recognition, barcode/QR code scanning - Supports multiple robots in same store with coordinated inspection - Inventors: Sarjoun Skaff, Jonathan Davis Taylor, Stephen Vincent Williams, Simant Dube
Service Network Density
regional

Who runs it· deployment evidence

2 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.

Verified — maker-confirmedReported — in a public source, not maker-confirmed

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Company milestones

  • Jan 2020DeploymentBossa Nova announces expansion to 1,000 Walmart stores
  • Jun 2018Funding$29 million venture round
  • Apr 2016FundingSeries A funding
  • 2020PartnershipPartnership with NCR Corp. for robot servicing
  • 2005MilestoneFounded at Carnegie Mellon
  • 2005LaunchBossa Nova Robotics founded
  • DeploymentCompletion of 1,000-store rollout at Walmart
  • LaunchRetail inventory robots

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Bossa Nova Inventory Management Robot?
The Bossa Nova Inventory Management Robot is developed by Bossa Nova, based in United States.
What type of robot is the Bossa Nova Inventory Management Robot?
The Bossa Nova Inventory Management Robot is a Retail robot made by Bossa Nova.
How much does the Bossa Nova Inventory Management Robot cost?
Pricing for the Bossa Nova Inventory Management Robot is not publicly listed — contact Bossa Nova for a quote.
When was the Bossa Nova Inventory Management Robot launched?
The Bossa Nova Inventory Management Robot was launched in 2016.

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