Waymo is an autonomous driving entity that is a subsidiary of Alphabet, Google’s parent company. But Waymo has external private investors too. Will Alphabet spin off Waymo, or will there be a Waymo IPO to raise more money for growth?
Miso Robotics is one a mission to reduce unwanted jobs, improve efficiency and safety, and reduce costs for the 300,000 quick-service restaurants in the U.S. That’s before international expansion.
Apptronik is building Apollo, a general-purpose humanoid robot for logistics and manufacturing. Having raised more than $400 million in private capital, it’s a key player in the race to bring robotics to the modern workforce.
Kodiak Robotics is transforming autonomous trucking with a focus on safety, efficiency, and scalability. Despite hurdles in funding, tech refinement, and public skepticism, it remains a notable startup reshaping global supply chains.
Skydio closed its consumer business to focus on safety and defense applications of its commercial drones. Private shares once flew high like its aerial vehicles, but a May 2024 funding round brought its valuation in for a landing.
Agility Robotics designs and manufactures humanoid robots to address the global labor shortage for warehouse workers. The company is likely years from a viable business model, let alone an IPO. But investors see the potential for growth.
Figure AI is building the autonomous intelligent robots depicted in science fiction for decades. The robots think and act like humans, making them capable of doing dangerous and undesirable jobs.
Automation Anywhere is a robotic process automation (RPA) SaaS platform that helps enterprise customers improve efficiencies and save money. Will the IPO make money for investors?
Shield AI is a defense and robotics startup aiming to improve safety for allied military personnel by providing autonomous aerial vehicles for intelligence and attack capabilities through drones and AI pilots.