The verified answer
As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Waypoint Robotics: 1 model. 1 source back the record.
CategoryWarehouse & Logistics Robotics
Appears inLogistics robots
Overview
Waypoint Robotics was an American autonomous mobile robot (AMR) company developing heavy-payload warehouse AMRs including the Vector and GRAMR platforms. Acquired by Locus Robotics in 2022 to diversify Locus's AMR lineup with heavy-load carrying capabilities for fulfillment warehouses.
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- Verified deployments
- None on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
Key facts
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Data & sources
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Models (1)
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Founders (1)
- Jason Walkerno longer at company
Former / Previously (1)
- Jason Walker Co-founder & CEOSEC-verified
Safety record
No incidents on record for Waypoint Robotics.
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Recent coverage
Waypoint Robotics in third-party press
Peer companies
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- Locus Robotics5 models
- Robotphoenix5 models
- Savoye5 models
- Amazon4 models
- Geek+3 models
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- aggregator_estimate
- Lifecycle stage
- acquired
- 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.
Acquisitions (1)
- acquired by Locus Roboticsfull acquisition2021-09-20
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJun 25, 2026
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Sources (1)
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Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-05
Verification posture
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Review state
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Last reviewed 2026-08-05
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Methodology surface for Waypoint Robotics.Peer companies
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- Locus Robotics5 models
- Robotphoenix5 models
- Savoye5 models
- Amazon4 models
- Geek+3 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Waypoint Robotics from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Mobile Robotics in the Warehouse: A Research Update - Logistics Viewpoints
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Locus Robotics raises $117M for autonomous mobile robots - The Robot Report
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Waypoint’s robots officially join Locus with rebrand - The Robot Report
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Locus Robotics acquires Waypoint Robotics to diversify AMR lineup
Locus Robotics acquired Waypoint Robotics to diversify its AMR product portfolio with heavy-payload warehouse robots.
Waypoint Robotics acquired by Massachusetts company
Locus Robotics of Massachusetts acquires Nashua-based Waypoint Robotics, adding heavy-payload AMR capabilities.
Locus Robotics Acquires Waypoint Robotics
Locus Robotics acquires Waypoint Robotics to diversify its AMR lineup with heavy-payload warehouse robots.
ABB paid $190M for ASTI Mobile Robotics acquisition - The Robot Report
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Waypoint Robotics acquired by Massachusetts company - NH Business Review
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Locus Robotics Acquires Waypoint Robotics - PR Newswire
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Locus Robotics expands warehouse offerings with acquisition of Waypoint Robotics - FreightWaves
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Locus Robotics acquires Waypoint Robotics to diversify AMR lineup - The Robot Report
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Inside Locus Robotics’ acquisition of Waypoint Robotics - The Robot Report
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Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/waypoint-robotics.md
- RSS feed: /companies/waypoint-robotics/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/326f3f37-726f-4099-be75-0a23d5a3f9ac
- Revision history: /companies/waypoint-robotics/history
- Data documentation: /data
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Peer companies
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- Locus Robotics5 models
- Robotphoenix5 models
- Savoye5 models
- Amazon4 models
- Geek+3 models
Video
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MAV3K is an industrial strength, autonomous mobile robot featuring a 3000lb carrying capacity and omnidirectional mobility that enables smooth and nimble moveme
Locus Robotics, which makes mobile robots for warehouses, is acquiring Waypoint Robotics, whose omnidirectional systems include the heavy-duty MAV3K. https://ww
From Locus Robotics: The company has announced it acquired New Hampshire's Waypoint Robotics for an undisclosed amount. Waypoint makes industrial-strength omnid
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Waypoint Robotics builds easy-to-use and fast-to-deploy autonomous mobile robots for small & large businesses, as well as researchers & roboticists — and they l
Shortly after filming this interview with Jason, Waypoint Robotics was acquired by Locus Robotics. However, we still had a great time catching up with him–– and
Jason Walker met us at the booth for Waypoint Robotics at Promat 2019 in Chicago for another interview! It's amazing how much their New Hampshire startup has gr
Overview of the Waypoint System for Corndog. When I say "Manual Control" I dont mean that I am piloting the robot, I mean that its executing a list of actions f
Reality vs attention
Waypoint Robotics draws attention at the 69th percentile but verifies reality at the insufficient-data level among AMRs.
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Analysis
Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
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: Aug 17, 2026