Astro

Astro is a robotics company whose flagship product is Arc—an autonomous mobile robot designed specifically for cargo unloading. Compact and nimble, Arc can navigate tight warehouse spaces and unload over 600 boxes per hour while lifting up to 50 pounds per item. The robot is equipped with high-capacity batteries for continuous 8-hour shifts, advanced sensors, and machine learning capabilities that help it optimize performance over time. Astro also offers Robofleet, an open-source, interoperable Robotics Management System (RMS) that enables seamless control, monitoring, and integration of robotic fleets into warehouse management (WMS) and ERP systems.

The company operates on a flexible Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) pricing model. Rather than requiring upfront capital investment, companies can deploy Arc on a usage-based monthly or annual contract. This all-inclusive service covers installation, maintenance, repairs, and over-the-air upgrades, allowing customers to scale robot deployment with order volume and seasonality. The result is a plug-and-play automation solution that provides measurable ROI within weeks, while reducing the need for manual labor in the most physically demanding parts of warehouse operations.