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Bossa Nova Inventory Management Robot

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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.

RoboScore

46.5/ 100

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Weighted factors

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Commercial maturity20%10/100
Deployment footprint18%unknown
Proven track record12%70/100
Spec completeness12%94/100
Company financial health12%88/100
Company maturity8%100/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%unknown
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown
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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

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

What it is built for9
Industries
retail dc,general warehousing
Amr Subtype
other
Applications
warehouse transport,goods to person,line side delivery
Sub Category
lidar-nav AMR
Payload Class
light
Industries Served
retail,logistics
Environment Rating
indoor only
Floor Compatibility
smooth concrete,painted concrete,epoxy,sealed concrete
Primary Applications
other
Size & capacity2
Width Mm
663
Height Mm
648
Movement & precision3
Max Speed Ms
2.235
Navigation Type
lidar slam
Obstacle Detection
true
Power & runtime2
Auto Charging
true
Battery Swap Supported
true
Controls & integration2
Fleet Software
inVia Logic
Software Platform
inVia Logic
Safety & certification1
Pedestrian Detection
generic obstacle
Buying & support8
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
Pricing Model
raas
Pricing Models
raas
Deployment Count
600
Price On Request
true
Availability Status
available
Countries Available
US,EU,CN,JP,KR,AU,CA
Service Network Density
regional
Other details1
Lift Height Mm
2438

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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

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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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