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Skypod

Built by Exotec · France· Launched 2017

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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Made by ExotecRaised US$425M across 2 recorded roundsOpen company

#7 of 217 ranked Warehouse AMR robots (540 listed)#43 on the Robots list (all categories)

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RoboScore

70.9/ 100

Out of 100. Checks on sales, customers, specs and track record.

Very strong evidence

7 of 9 checks have data

Updated daily from public data. Missing data is skipped, never counted as zero.

What counts

Average of the 7 checks with data. Checks without data are left out.

CheckWeightScore
On sale20%100/100
In use20%87/100
Track record12%95/100
Specs on file12%97/100
Funding12%96/100
Company age8%55/100
Other robots6%26/100
News6%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry4%Not counted yet

Overview

Exotec launches its next-gen Skypod® system supporting each- and case-picking with buffer, sequencing, and pick-and-pack. Discover the upgrades.

Key specs

  • Built for each picking, case picking and putaway
  • Used across 3pl and ecommerce
  • Rated for operation at 0°C to +40°C

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At a glance

Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
Goods to person
Other
None
Li ion
Commercial shipping
Unknown
30 kg

Carries more than 7% of 467 Warehouse AMR robots with this spec

Company profile

Recorded funding
US$425M· 2 rounds
Founded
around 2015

Detailed specifications

What it is built for3
Industries
retail dc,ecommerce fulfillment,grocery
g2p shelf
Primary Applications
each picking,case picking,putaway
Movement & precision1
Max Speed M S
4
Safety & certification1
0°C to +40°C
Buying & support3
Deployment Count
20
Price On Request
Yes
Availability Status
available

Who uses it

6 named customers · 6 L2 In use

What these mean

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • Oct 2025Award10 years of innovation milestone
  • 2025MilestoneProMat 2025 showcase
  • 2025LaunchNext-gen Skypod system unveiled at ProMat 2025
  • 2025DeploymentNext-gen Skypod deployed in stealth mode worldwide
  • 2025DeploymentOver 20 supply chain projects secured worldwide
  • Feb 2025LaunchNext Generation of Skypod System commercial launch
  • 2024Milestone$1B in systems sold
  • 2015MilestoneCompany founded

Exotec in the news

the maker

8 events · last 12 months

  • Oct 7First Supply deploys Exotec robots to increase warehouse picking speeds tenfold
  • Sep 17GXO and Exotec partner to advance fashion fulfilment for Guess in the Netherlands
  • Jun 11DSV partners with Exotec to modernise Dutch supply chain operations

News about Exotec, the maker, not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 7 outlets, so a maker cannot add to it. It never changes this robot's RoboScore (the evidence half of the RoboIndex) and it can move it up a board by at most 15 points. See all Exotec news

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Skypod?
The Skypod is developed by Exotec, based in France.
What type of robot is the Skypod?
The Skypod is a Warehouse AMR made by Exotec.
How much does the Skypod cost?
The Skypod is listed at US$65,000–180,000 in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure did not come from Exotec. Contact them for a quote.
When was the Skypod launched?
The Skypod was launched in 2017.
What are the key specifications of the Skypod?
Key specifications of the Skypod: type goods to person, payload 30 kg, navigation other, safety cert. none, battery type li ion.

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