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Ati Motors raises $20M as India’s robotics industry grows

January 23, 2025 | by AI

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Ati Motors Secures $20M to Fuel Global Expansion of Autonomous Mobile Robots

🚀 The Future of Manufacturing is Here: Ati Motors is Leading the Charge

Ati Motors just dropped a bombshell: a $20 million funding round to supercharge its global expansion. This Indian-based autonomous mobile robots (AMR) startup is on a mission to revolutionize manufacturing and logistics worldwide. With countries like the U.S., India, and Southeast Asian nations pushing for domestic manufacturing independence, Ati Motors is perfectly positioned to dominate the robotics space.

“Our competitor is always the status quo, not really another robot. Typically, we are displacing manual operation or somebody driving a vehicle or often somebody pushing it by hands.”

Saurabh Chandra, Founder and CEO of Ati Motors

💡 Why This Matters: The Robotics Revolution is Heating Up

India is making waves in the global robotics market, ranking as the 7th largest robotics market with a staggering 59% YoY growth in industrial robotics installations. But Ati Motors isn’t just riding the wave—they’re creating it. With a focus on innovation and adaptability, their robots are built to thrive in the toughest environments, from harsh weather to uneven flooring.

🤖 Meet the Robots: Built to Dominate

Ati Motors has developed seven distinct robots, two of which are currently in testing and set to launch this quarter. These robots are no ordinary machines—they’re equipped with 3D lidar sensors and spatial awareness, enabling them to navigate complex environments with ease. Whether it’s moving trolleys, bins, or pallets, these robots are designed to handle it all.

  • Versatility: Can operate on various flooring conditions, including gradients, cracks, and oil spills.
  • Resilience: Built to withstand harsh weather conditions like rain, ensuring uninterrupted operations.
  • Full-Stack Engineering: Designed in-house, from software to hardware, including sensor-fusion algorithms.

🌍 Global Ambitions: From India to the World

Ati Motors isn’t just thinking big—they’re acting big. With a strong foothold in the U.S. market, the startup is now eyeing expansion in Detroit, the heart of American manufacturing. Their robots-as-a-service (RaaS) model is already making waves, with hundreds of Sherpa robots deployed across 40 manufacturers, including giants like Airbus, Hyundai, and Samsung.

“The future is such that millions of robots are going to go into factories. No one company is going to make all the millions of robots alone. And should we want to play with other people from day one? Yes.”

Saurabh Chandra, Founder and CEO of Ati Motors

💰 The Funding Breakdown: Who’s Backing the Future?

The $20 million Series B funding round was co-led by Walden Catalyst Ventures and NGP Capital, with participation from existing investors like True Ventures, Exfinity Venture Partners, Athera Venture Partners, and Blume Ventures. This injection of capital will fuel Ati Motors’ global expansion and R&D efforts, ensuring they stay ahead of the curve.

🔮 The Big Picture: A Robotics-Powered Future

Ati Motors isn’t just building robots—they’re building the future of manufacturing. With their cutting-edge technology, global ambitions, and a team of visionaries, they’re poised to lead the charge in the robotics revolution. The question isn’t if they’ll dominate—it’s when.

Bottom Line: Ati Motors is a force to be reckoned with. Watch this space—because the future of robotics is here, and it’s moving fast.

Image Credit: Mikhail Nilov on Pexels

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