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Robot model

Skypod

amrcommercialby Exotec

3D warehouse robot for storage and retrieval.

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Manufacturer
Exotec
Form factor
amr
Maturity
commercial
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
12
Website
exotec.com ↗

The verified answer

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Skypod, a amr by Exotec (commercial): 12 verified deployments on record. 1 source back the record.

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Overview

3D warehouse robot for storage and retrieval. Climbs racks to pick and deliver totes. It is an autonomous mobile robot designed for physical AI applications. Key specifications include Product: Skypod 3D warehouse robot system - robots climb vertical racks and move on top for storage/retrieval; Skypicker for piece picking, Funding: Series A 17.7M EUR; B 90M EUR; C $335M; D $335M; total ~$777M+.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
commercial(Commercially deployed with revenue-generating operations.)
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Key facts

Product

Skypod 3D warehouse robot system - robots climb vertical racks and move on top for storage/retrieval; Skypicker for piece picking

Funding

Series A 17.7M EUR; B 90M EUR; C $335M; D $335M; total ~$777M+

Data & sources

Web sources

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for Skypod. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Deployments (12)

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Safety record

No incidents on record for Skypod.

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Sources (1)

  1. https://www.exotec.com/

Common questions

What is Skypod?
3D warehouse robot for storage and retrieval. Climbs racks to pick and deliver totes. It is an autonomous mobile robot designed for physical AI applications. Key specifications include Product: Skypod 3D warehouse robot system - robots climb vertical racks and move on top for storage/retrieval; Skypicker for piece picking, Funding: Series A 17.7M EUR; B 90M EUR; C $335M; D $335M; total ~$777M+.
How much does Skypod cost?
Skypod's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Skypod from Exotec. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is Skypod actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. Skypod is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
Who makes Skypod?
Skypod is made by Exotec, based in Croix, France, founded in 2015.
Where is Skypod deployed?
12 verified deployments of Skypod are on the DEPLOY registry, including at France, Japan (JGSDF Trials), United States.
Can you buy Skypod?
Skypod is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.
What are alternatives to Skypod?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable amr robots to Skypod include LocusBot, AutoStore System, Amazon Robotics fleet, Geek+ AMR.
How does Skypod compare to LocusBot?
Skypod and LocusBot (Locus Robotics · 13 deployments) are both amr robots on the DEPLOY registry. Skypod has 12 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Skypod a top amr?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Skypod ranks in roughly the top 7% of amr models tracked by the registry.
What is Skypod's maturity stage?
Skypod is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites.
Is Skypod safe?
Skypod has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-12

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-07-12

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: commercial

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: amr

Sources by quality tier

1
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Unclassified source

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Methodology surface for Skypod.

Recent coverage

Skypod in third-party press

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