Dexterity
AI robots for truck loading and unloading
Ranked #2 in Best Robotics Startups in Logistics, and on 1 more ranking.
Dexterity, founded in 2017 in Redwood City, California, builds AI-driven robots for logistics, including DexR, a two-armed system that unloads boxes from trailers and containers. It raised $95 million at a $1.65 billion valuation in March 2025.
At a glance
| Price from | Custom |
| Best for | Parcel and logistics operators automating trailer unloading |
From Dexterity's own website.
What stands out
- Named logistics customers
- Focused on a heavy, repetitive job
Worth knowing
- Narrow logistics focus
- Less funding than humanoid rivals
How it ranks
Dexterity is ranked 2nd of 10 in Best Robotics Startups in Logistics (Lister Score 95.8) and 7th of 10 in Best Robotics Startups (Lister Score 89.3).
#2 in Best Robotics Startups in Logistics · Lister Score 95.8
Dexterity, founded in 2017 in Redwood City, California, builds AI-powered robots that load and unload trucks and handle parcels for carriers and warehouses. It raised $95 million at a $1.65 billion valuation in March 2025.
FedEx expanded its deployment of Dexterity's autonomous trailer loading at its Hagerstown hub, according to Dexterity..
| Rank | Best Robotics Startups in Logistics | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zipline | 97.1 |
| 2 | Dexterity | 95.8 |
| 3 | Exotec | 94.5 |
| 4 | Locus Robotics | 93.2 |
| 5 | Starship Technologies | 91.9 |
| 6 | Hai Robotics | 90.6 |
| 7 | Nimble Robotics | 89.3 |
| 8 | Pickle Robot | 88.0 |
| 9 | Outrider | 86.7 |
| 10 | Plus One Robotics | 85.4 |
#7 in Best Robotics Startups · Lister Score 89.3
Dexterity's customers include FedEx, GXO Logistics and Sagawa Express, according to The Robot Report..
| Rank | Best Robotics Startups | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Figure AI | 97.1 |
| 2 | Skild AI | 95.8 |
| 3 | Physical Intelligence | 94.5 |
| 4 | FieldAI | 93.2 |
| 5 | Apptronik | 91.9 |
| 6 | NEURA Robotics | 90.6 |
| 7 | Dexterity | 89.3 |
| 8 | Galbot | 88.0 |
| 9 | Carbon Robotics | 86.7 |
| 10 | Chef Robotics | 85.4 |
Frequently asked questions
How does Dexterity rank on Lister?
Dexterity is ranked 2nd of 10 in Best Robotics Startups in Logistics (Lister Score 95.8) and 7th of 10 in Best Robotics Startups (Lister Score 89.3).
Appears in
Best Robotics Startups in Logistics
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Zipline97.12Dexterity95.83
Exotec94.5RANKINGfull ranking →STARTUPSVERIFIEDBest Robotics Startups
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Figure AI97.12
Skild AI95.83
Physical Intelligence94.5RANKINGfull ranking →- #10 in Best Warehouse Robotics Companies · Deep Tech
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