# Gaussin: robotics company

Canonical ID: `144f20af-915f-45f8-9e9b-8bd572021754`

## Key facts

- **HQ:** Hericourt, France
- **Founded:** 1880
- **Focus:** Zero-emission autonomous transport and logistics vehicles
- **Technology:** AGVs and battery and hydrogen heavy trucks
- **Stage:** Placed in judicial liquidation in November 2024
- **CEO:** Christophe Gaussin
- **Products:** Zero-emission AGVs, electric/hydrogen transport vehicles
- **Heritage:** 140+ year old family company, 5th generation

- **Slug:** gaussin
- **Status:** active
- **Founded:** 1880
- **HQ:** Hericourt, France

## Models

_No models registered._

## Current leadership (1)

- [Christophe Gaussin](/people/christophe-gaussin.md) CEO (_reported, not verified_)

## Supplies to

_No verified supply relationships on file. Supply-chain coverage is being added across the registry; check back as the seed populates this company's outbound edges._

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## Common questions

### What is Gaussin?

French manufacturer of zero-emission autonomous transport and logistics vehicles, including AGVs and electric/hydrogen-powered haulers for ports, airports, and logistics centers. Founded in 1880 by Eugene Gaussin as a steel construction company, Gaussin has evolved over five generations into a specialized manufacturer of wheeled handling vehicles. The publicly traded company is led by CEO Christophe Gaussin, a fifth-generation descendant of the founder, and focuses on clean energy and smart freight transport.

### What does Gaussin make?

Gaussin has no robot models recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Gaussin builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them.

### Where is Gaussin headquartered?

Gaussin is headquartered in Hericourt, France.

### Is Gaussin a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Gaussin ranks in roughly the top 55% of companies tracked by the registry.

### When was Gaussin founded?

Gaussin was founded in 1880.


## Sources (1)

1. https://www.usinenouvelle.com/editorial/le-constructeur-de-vehicules-logistiques-gaussin-place-en-liquidation-judiciaire.N2223483

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