Standard Bots, founded in 2016 and based in Glen Cove, New York, builds AI-native robot arms with no-code software that factory workers can program by demonstration. It raised a $200 million Series C led by General Catalyst in June 2026 at a $1 billion valuation.
At a glance
| Price from | From $29,500 |
| Best for | Small and mid-sized manufacturers automating their first cells |
From Standard Bots's own website.
What stands out
- Published prices and US-built robots
- No-code programming
Worth knowing
- Competes with Universal Robots and FANUC
- Younger than established robot arm makers
How it ranks
Standard Bots is ranked 5th of 10 in Best AI Startups in Manufacturing (Lister Score 91.6).
#5 in Best AI Startups in Manufacturing · Lister Score 91.6
Standard Bots counts Amazon, Lockheed Martin, NASA and the US Army among its customers..
| Rank | Best AI Startups in Manufacturing | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hadrian | 96.7 |
| 2 | Divergent Technologies | 95.4 |
| 3 | Bright Machines | 94.1 |
| 4 | Machina Labs | 92.8 |
| 5 | Standard Bots | 91.6 |
| 6 | Path Robotics | 90.3 |
| 7 | Augury | 89.0 |
| 8 | Tulip Interfaces | 87.7 |
| 9 | Vention | 86.4 |
| 10 | Freeform | 85.1 |
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Standard Bots is ranked 5th of 10 in Best AI Startups in Manufacturing (Lister Score 91.6).
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