IAM Robotics

IAM Robotics, now operating as Onward Robotics, delivers collaborative robotics and automation solutions for fulfillment operations, coordinating humans and robots as a cohesive system to revolutionize warehousing, distribution, and e-commerce. The company combines proprietary software with person-to-goods mobile robots to increase efficiency, productivity, flexibility, and speed for companies that need to remain competitive and grow. Its solution integrates autonomous mobile robots with warehouse management systems, enabling dynamic picking, packing, and material movement without requiring fixed infrastructure modifications. The platform serves third-party logistics providers, retailers, and manufacturers seeking to automate repetitive fulfillment tasks while maintaining human oversight for exception handling and quality control. By bridging the gap between human workers and robotic systems, the company addresses labor shortages and fulfillment centers operations. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, United States, the company has raised approximately $20.5M in Series B funding from investors including Plug and Play Tech Center, Fusion Fund, Innovation Works, and Comet Labs.