Military Robotics Companies
Military robotics companies build robots, sensors, and autonomous systems used by defense and government customers for inspection, maintenance, logistics, or operational tasks.
Comparison Table
This table is designed for quick research: location, stage, known signals, and open questions to verify.
| Company | HQ | Founded | Funding Stage | Known Signals | Open Questions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gecko Robotics | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States | 2013 | Series D | Gecko Robotics founded; Joined Y Combinator | How much of Gecko's revenue comes from defense contracts versus commercial energy and industrial customers?; How autonomous are Gecko's inspection robots in the field? |
| Ghost Robotics | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | 2015 | Acquired (majority stake) | Ghost Robotics founded; First defense contract and venture funding | Will Ghost Robotics reach profitability and complete LIG Nex1's planned 2029 U.S. IPO?; How much of Ghost Robotics' business now involves weaponized or border-enforcement applications, and how does that shape its public reputation? |
| Skydio | San Mateo, California, United States | 2014 | Series F | Founders meet at MIT; Bry and Bachrach join Google's Project Wing | Can Skydio fully de-risk its supply chain from China, and will its $3.5 billion SkyForge manufacturing commitment materialize as announced?; How will Skydio's growing role in police drone-as-first-responder programs and military/defense contracts affect its public reception, given broader debates over drone surveillance and policing technology? |
Directory
| Company | Categories | Headquarters | Founded | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gecko Robotics Gecko Robotics builds inspection robots for buildings and bridges, and have contracts with US defense to maintain ships and jets. | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States | 2013 | Series D | |
| Ghost Robotics Ghost Robotics builds the Vision 60, a rugged quadruped robot used by military, security, and government agencies; majority-owned by South Korea's LIG Nex1 since 2024. | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | 2015 | Acquired (majority stake) | |
| Skydio Skydio is the largest U.S. drone manufacturer, building AI-powered autonomous drones for public safety, defense, and infrastructure inspection. | San Mateo, California, United States | 2014 | Series F |