Geek+

Based in China, Geek+ develops AI-based advanced robotics solutions, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and related software targeting manufacturing and logistics operations. Geek+ robotic solutions include smart forklift robots (the F Series), AMRs (the M Series), smart sorting robots (the S Series), smart goods-to-person picking robots (the P Series), integrated storage and picking solutions (the X Series), smart tote-to-person picking robots (the RS Series), and collaborative picking robots (the A series). The company also offers several software solutions for smart manufacturing, including: 1) Robot Management System (RMS)ーa scheduling and task management platform that helps with activities like path planning, traffic management, and task allocation supporting both local and cloud deployments, 2) Intelligent Warehouse Execution System (WES)ーa platform that links factories and warehouses integrating picking, moving, sorting, and forklifting systems, and 3) Data Platform (DP)ーa data analytics platform that stores and analyzes data generated by RMS, WES, and the robots to generate visual reports, facilitate simulation, and business intelligence analysis.

Geek+ robots are equipped with technologies like 3D vision—allowing autonomous operations, LiDAR—enabling obstacle detection, simultaneous localization, and mapping (SLAM) and QR code navigation, allowing smooth and accurate navigation. The robots are offered on a Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS), basis and software is offered as application programming interfaces (API) and software development kits (SDK).

Geek+ operates in over 30 countries with offices in the US, the UK, Japan, Germany, and Singapore.

Key customers and partnerships

As of July 2022, Geek+ served over 500 companies. Some notable customers include Nike, Toyota, and Siemens. The company has entered into several partnerships to expand market presence including Canadian systems integrator Systemex Automation and advanced technology provider Bosch Rexroth to expand presence in the North American market and Korber Supply Chain to expand presence in the South American market.

Funding and financials

Geek+’s latest funding round was a series E1 raising USD 100 million in August 2022. The funds were expected to be used to accelerate global expansion, and invest in R&D to enhance product differentiation.