Swift
Built by IAM Robotics · United States
The Swift is a Mobile Manipulator developed by IAM Robotics (United States), launched 2018. Key specifications: battery 8 h, navigation SLAM.
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4 of 9 signals present
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average of the 4 scored · blanks don't count
Not in the Mobile Manipulator standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2018. 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
The Swift is an autonomous mobile manipulation robot from IAM Robotics, a U.S. warehouse-automation developer. It pairs a robotic arm with a self-driving mobile base to autonomously pick and transport items for order fulfillment in distribution centers.
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Viability
Rebranded as Onward Robotics
Specifications
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Company profile
- Confirmed funding
- US$20.0M· 1 round
- Founded
- 2012
Who runs it· deployment evidence
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Company milestones
- 2024MilestoneRebranded as Onward Robotics
- 2022LaunchMeet Me system emerges
- 2021MilestoneStealth mode
- 2020LaunchBolt AMR launch
- 2020PartnershipIAM Robotics wins contract with A.S. Watson
- 2020DeploymentA.S. Watson deploys Swift fleet
- 2016LaunchIAM Robotics unveils Swift at MODEX 2016
- 2016AwardSwift named finalist at MODEX 2016
In the news
- NASA abandons orbit-boost attempt to rescue Swift space telescope
New Atlas · Aug 21, 2026
- Taylor Swift’s ties to a rise in fatal US car accidents
New Atlas · Aug 18, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Swift?
- The Swift is developed by IAM Robotics, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Swift?
- The Swift is a Mobile Manipulator made by IAM Robotics.
- How much does the Swift cost?
- Pricing for the Swift is not publicly listed — contact IAM Robotics for a quote.
- When was the Swift launched?
- The Swift was launched in 2018.
- What are the key specifications of the Swift?
- Key specifications of the Swift: battery 8 h, navigation SLAM.
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