The current RO1 model is a six-axis robot that integrates with grippers, conveyors, seventh-axis lifts, linear actuators, and more. | Source: Standard Bots
Standard Bots yesterday unveiled a new robot and announced that it has expanded its production facility in Glen Cove, N.Y. The American robotics company said the new 16,000-sq.-ft. (1486.4 sq. m) factory doubles the size of its previous Long Island location.
This expansion aligns with the company’s unveiling of a new 30 kg (66.1 lb.) payload, 2 m (6.5 ft.) reach robot at Automate in Detroit next week. It said this model combines collaborative features—such as a compact footprint, user-friendly programming, and advanced safety—provide specifications suitable for heavy-duty tooling and large workpieces for industries such as automotive, aerospace, and logistics.
“This new facility marks a pivotal moment for Standard Bots as we scale to meet growing demand for American-made robotics,” said Evan Beard, co-founder and CEO of Standard Bots. “We’re thrilled to debut both our expanded factory and our latest innovations at Automate.”
NVIDIA platforms facilitate robot training
Standard Bots’ systems run on its in-house-developed AI. It said the physical AI, powered by the NVIDIA Isaac platform, enables users to teach robots tasks through demonstration, eliminating the need for traditional coding or programming.
Users can then annotate and augment their demonstration data through NVIDIA Isaac Sim, a reference application built on NVIDIA Omniverse for rapid deployment.
Having undergone extensive private beta testing, Standard Bots plans to release its “end-to-end model” to a broader audience in 2025. The company claimed that it will simplify automation of thousands of complex processes previously out of reach through conventional robotics.
Standard Bots emphasizes U.S.-based manufacturing
The robotics industry is poised for significant growth, with the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) reporting that global robot installations in manufacturing rose by 31% in 2022 alone. The IFR’s latest numbers show that total installations of industrial robots in the automotive industry increased by 10.7%, reaching 13,700 units in 2024.
While the U.S. is installing more robots, it isn’t producing most of them. Globally, 70% of installations are produced by four countries: Japan, China, Germany, and South Korea, according to the IFR. Standard Bots hopes to stand out as a U.S.-based manufacturer.
“Robotics has been the unlock for the repatriation of manufacturing, but the potential has been hindered by two major barriers: cost and flexibility,” said Quentin Clark, managing director of venture capital firm General Catalyst. “We look forward to supporting Standard Bots and seeing how their technology will open up new possibilities for robotics across American manufacturing.”
Standard Bots asserted that its industrial robots and AI training models with a robust platform for physical AI. The company has received over $63 million in funding led by General Catalyst with participation from Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund and Samsung Next.
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