The verified answer
As of Oct 2026, DEPLOY verifies Smart Robotics: 1 model, $10.8M raised. 3 sources back the record.
Overview
Smart Robotics is a company developing AI-powered picking robots for warehouse order fulfillment. The Smart Picking Robot uses 3D vision and AI to autonomously grasp and sort items for e-commerce and retail logistics operations.
Reality check
Deployed systems claim (primary Smart Robotics)
Smart Robotics' site says it has executed over 1 billion picks in real-world operations worldwide, powered by 130+ systems in the field, and lists metrics of 15+ countries, 10+ applications, and 10+ years on the market. Product lines named include Smart Palletizer, Smart Mixed Case Palletizer, Smart Item Picking, and Smart Depalletizing. Treat pick counts and fleet size as company-stated (Smart Robotics)
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- None on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
Valuation of record
DEPLOY VERIFIEDPriced roundSeries A post-money
Key facts
Focus
Robot
Technology
Warehouse focus (primary Smart Robotics)
Automated palletizing solutions
Mixed-case palletizing
Data & sources
Web sources
3
3 sources backing this record.View all →
Models (1)
View all models →Smart Robotics on the deployment map
View the global mapSmart Robotics has no verified deployments on the DEPLOY registry yet. Explore the deployment map by place and type.
No verified deployments for Smart Robotics on the DEPLOY record yet. Track Smart Robotics to know the moment the first one is verified.
Relationships
Current leadership (1)
- Heico Sandee CEO, Co-founder and Co-CEOsecondary-verified
Founders (1)
- Heico Sandeeno longer at company
Safety record
No incidents on record for Smart Robotics.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Recent coverage
Smart Robotics in third-party press
Peer companies
- ATI Industrial Automation2 models
- Dexterity2 models
- RightHand Robotics2 models
- Robotiq2 models
- Automata1 model
- Codian Robotics1 model
Financial state
- Total funding
- $10.8M
- Reporting basis
- private_reported
- Lifecycle stage
- growth
- Counterparty risk class
- moderate
Each numeric field carries its own basis marker. Aggregators report a number; this surface preserves the source class so verification depth travels with the value.
Funding rounds (1)
- Series A2026-04-21
$11M(reported) · $65M post
Investors: Ernij Next (follow), Rotterdamse Havendraken (lead), Innovation Industries (follow)
Timeline
Every recorded move in Smart Robotics’s history, most recent first: funding rounds, partnerships, acquisitions, supply-chain starts, key hires, and press.
Funding roundSeries A funding round
2026-04-21Series A raising $10800000
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJun 27, 2026
Added to the verified registry
Sources (3)
Common questions
What is Smart Robotics?
What does Smart Robotics make?
Who competes with Smart Robotics?
Who is the CEO of Smart Robotics?
Where is Smart Robotics headquartered?
How much funding has Smart Robotics raised?
Where does Smart Robotics operate robots?
Is Smart Robotics a top robotics company?
Is Smart Robotics safe?
Methodology: Verified · 3 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-09-29
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-09-29
Sources by quality tier
- 3
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Smart Robotics.Peer companies
- ATI Industrial Automation2 models
- Dexterity2 models
- RightHand Robotics2 models
- Robotiq2 models
- Automata1 model
- Codian Robotics1 model
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Smart Robotics from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Ropedia launches next-gen wearable capture device for robotic AI training data
Singapore-based robotics data infrastructure firm Ropedia Pte. Ltd. today announced the launch of HOMIE Gen2, the next generation of the company’s head-mounted wearable that…
Nvidia expands robotics team in China - jawlah.co
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiP0FVX3lxTE9TZnpUYllFaGtkbXZQeUdvdUVTWmVRY1dZbEdDcVVhZFM5YU55NS1WRWdCNEc2TllPWDJHbEtIRQ?oc=5" target="_blank">Nvidia expands…
State investment fund to expand efforts to foster physical AI - Korea JoongAng Daily
<a…
President Lai unveils smart robotics center, outlines 3 expectations-News-Radio Taiwan International - rti.org.tw
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiW0FVX3lxTE1HdEMzTjVmNVJzamZRbk0zTjJQSHYtUHpzbnVfWWx4VkVVWGxzSkpZTUY0UHRqT3N0WnRaTGU4ZmJLczV5NUUxMHBSeFNzbFYwOFZjQVJRaEp2dW8?oc=5"…
Imminent Opening | Gasgoo "Common Origins, Shared Chains" Automotive, Robotics, and Low-Altitude Economy Industrial Chain Collaborative Matchmaking Meeting - Gasgoo
<a…
Robotics in Cell Therapy Manufacturing Market Size, Trends and Forecast 2026 to 2035 - Insightace Analytic
<a…
Smart robotics driving rehab breakthroughs - China Daily
<a…
Comau to acquire Brazilian intralogistics and warehouse automation company Invent - Robotics & Automation News
<a…
Smart Robotics raises €10 million to expand AI-driven warehouse robotics across Europe - Robotics & Automation News
<a…
Renesas Wants to Power Your Next Smart Robotics Project with Its New RZ/V2H Robotic Development Kit - Hackster.io
<a…
Smart Robotics: €10 Million Series A Raised To Scale AI-Driven Robotic Pick-And-Place Technology Across Europe - Pulse 2.0
<a…
Smart Robotics Raises €10M to Scale AI Picking in Europe - Ventureburn
<a…
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/smart-robotics.md
- RSS feed: /companies/smart-robotics/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/46b9facc-bde4-43bb-949b-509360134d84
- Revision history: /companies/smart-robotics/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- ATI Industrial Automation2 models
- Dexterity2 models
- RightHand Robotics2 models
- Robotiq2 models
- Automata1 model
- Codian Robotics1 model
Video
Built-in large language model, 50+ languages, auto navigation and intelligent exhibit commentary for all visitors.
Say goodbye to slow room service and front-desk clutter. This autonomous delivery robot handles it all – from courier packages and takeout meals to snacks, drin
Heat Index
Category contender75/100
A composite of competitive footprint, funding, press velocity, active partnerships, and supply-chain edges. Different from the Intelligence score below (which is per-form-factor productization). Non-robotics companies cap at 25.
Reality vs attention
Smart Robotics draws attention at the 57th percentile but verifies reality at the insufficient-data level among manipulator robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Active fundraising activity with a recent closing. Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Oct 2, 2026