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Skypod

Built by Exotec · France

Updated Aug 2026·venturebeat.com·methodology
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The Skypod is a Warehouse AMR developed by Exotec (France), launched 2017, listed at $65,000–$180,000 USD (unverified). Key specifications: type goods to person, payload 30 kg, navigation other, safety cert. none.

RoboScore

71.7/ 100

Very strong evidence

7 of 9 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 7 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity20%100/100
Deployment footprint20%87/100
Proven track record12%95/100
Spec completeness12%97/100
Company financial health12%96/100
Company maturity8%55/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%41/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown

Not in the Warehouse AMR standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2017. Its Robo Score above is unaffected — the score is the evidence, the standing is only who it is listed against.

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Overview

climbing shelf AMR, 30 kg, 10 m/s, 30 kg payload

At a glance

  • Used across 3pl and ecommerce
  • Rated for operation at 0°C to +40°C

Buyer decision signals

Deployments

6 known operators in United States

Renault Group, bioMérieux, E.Leclerc

Viability

US$425.0M raised in 2 confirmed roundsest. 2015

10 years of innovation milestone

Specifications

Category: Warehouse AMR
Type
goods to person
Payload
30 kg
Navigation
other
Safety cert.
none
Battery type
li ion
Maturity
commercial shipping
Pricing model
unknown
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Confirmed funding
US$425.0M· 2 rounds
Founded
2015

Detailed specifications

Movement & precision1
Max Speed M S
4
Safety & certification1
Operating Temp
0°C to +40°C

Who runs it· deployment evidence

6 maker-verified of 6 on record. Each links to its source — open it and judge.

Verified — maker-confirmedReported — in a public source, not maker-confirmedDeclared — sector, country and count stated by the maker; customer not named

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Company milestones

  • Oct 2025Award10 years of innovation milestone
  • Feb 2025LaunchNext Generation of Skypod System commercial launch
  • 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
  • 2024Milestone$1B in systems sold
  • 2015MilestoneCompany founded

More videos

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Skypod Autonomous Mobile Robots | Product Highlight | Exotec

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Lyreco automates its Vottem warehouse with Exotec’s Skypod system

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Exotec| Pick and Pack with the Skypod System

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Exotec| Sequencing with the Skypod System

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Exotec Showcases Next-Gen Skypod System at ProMat 2025

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Exotec | The Next Generation of Skypod | Announcement

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Exotec | Operations | Exotec Skypod System Deployment

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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 $65,000–$180,000 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by 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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