As many people will know engaged in this industry, robotics continues to advance at an exciting rate, driving advancements across industries with AI and automation. In this edition of 50 Robotics Companies to Watch in 2025 — sadly the final one in the series — we highlight companies 46–50, each making a significant impact in their respective fields.
As always, this list is non-exhaustive, and we welcome your suggestions for future features!
Let’s get started with Part 10, covering companies ranked 46–50 alphabetically:
Part 10: Companies 46–50
46. ST Engineering Aethon
Founded in 2004, ST Engineering Aethon provides mobile robotics solutions for the healthcare and hospitality sectors, specializing in automating the transportation of goods and supplies. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures its products in Pittsburgh, PA, with a team dedicated to leveraging robotic technology to enhance efficiency, optimize labor utilization, and improve safety in material movement and delivery. With operations in the U.S. and Asia, Aethon’s autonomous mobile robots complete over 5 million deliveries annually across customer facilities worldwide. Aethon operates as a subsidiary of ST Engineering, a global technology and engineering group headquartered in Singapore.
47. Stack
Stack is an early-stage company innovating in autonomous vehicle mobility, specializing in developing cutting-edge autonomous trucking solutions to revolutionize the transportation industry with AI and robotics. Their focus is on enhancing safety, reliability, and efficiency in modern logistics. By leveraging advanced AI, machine learning, and robotics, Stack AV addresses critical challenges like driver shortages, operational inefficiencies, and safety concerns. Their technology aims to create smarter supply chains, optimize transportation routes, and reduce emissions. With a strong emphasis on safety and innovation, Stack AV is committed to transforming the trucking industry, delivering faster and more efficient solutions for businesses while advancing the future of autonomous systems. It was founded in 2023 by Bryan Salesky, Peter Rander and Brett Browning, the former leadership team of Argo AI, the now-defunct autonomous vehicle startup previously backed by Ford and Volkswagen.
48. Symbotic
Symbotic develops proprietary robotics and software to provide an advanced automation solution that enhances the speed, efficiency, and profitability of supply chains for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of all sizes. The company has assembled a highly skilled workforce, bringing together top professionals from the industry and region, including experts in mechanical, electrical, and software engineering. Symbotic continues to seek talented professionals to join its team. Headquartered in Wilmington, MA, Symbotic also operates offices in Montreal, QC, Canada. Founded in 2007 as CasePick Systems, is led by Richard B. Cohen. The company went public in 2022.
49. T-Robotics
Founded by Lars Tingelstad and Asad Tirmizi in 2024, T-Robotics develops software that leverages the inference capabilities of Visual-Language-Haptics models to detect tasks and integrates them with robotic skills for execution. The company’s technology enables robots to understand and perform tasks through natural language instructions, allowing users to communicate via speech or text to direct robotic actions. T-Robotics’ solution is designed as an attachable module that enhances the intelligence of any robot, simplifying automation and expanding its practical applications.
50. Vecna Robotics
Vecna Robotics — founded in 2018 as a spin-off from Vecna Technologies by Dan Patt and Daniel Theobald — provides automated material handling, hybrid fulfillment, and workflow optimization solutions powered by self-driving vehicles and an advanced autonomy stack. Serving the distribution, e-commerce, warehousing, and manufacturing sectors, the company’s solutions enhance operational efficiency and adaptability. Vecna Robotics’ proprietary orchestration engine, Pivot.al, enables seamless collaboration between diverse robot types and human workers, creating a flexible and adaptive business solution designed to meet evolving market demands. The company’s technology extends beyond traditional automation by maximizing the combined capabilities of humans and robots, fostering innovation, increasing productivity, and enhancing workforce roles.
This series has now come to a close, but it is clear that robotics and AI continue to push the boundaries of innovation across industries. From autonomous material handling and supply chain optimization to advanced manufacturing and AI-driven mobility solutions, the companies featured throughout this series are shaping the future of automation.
For those passionate about robotics, automation and AI, the journey is far from over — innovation is accelerating, and the next wave of groundbreaking companies is already on the horizon. Stay engaged, stay informed and continue watching as robotics reshapes the future.
