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Best Professional Service Robots Companies in Pennsylvania, United States

The 37 best Professional Service Robots companies in Pennsylvania, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Fifth Season.

37companies tracked
$299.4Mdisclosed funding
0unicorns
19have raised

Ranked: Best Professional Service Robots companies in Pennsylvania

#CompanyDisclosed fundingLast roundEmployeesFounderTech stackWeb popularityPatents & IP focusRecent signals
1Fifth Season
provider of solutions for soil based cultivation practice & technology for indoor farming
$85M83 mo ago104—————
2Aethon
Autonomous robots for internal logistics in hospitals
$55M152 mo ago103Aldo Zini
President & CEO
WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+22Top 10M59 patents
Autonomous mobile robot logistics: tracking, diagnostics, secure container handling, and delivery verification.
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3RedZone Robotics
Robotic and software solution for wastewater network monitoring
$53M127 mo ago76Dave Petrosky
Chief Executive Officer
WordPress Block EditorElementorWordPress+32Top 10M100 patents
Modular multi‑sensor infrastructure inspection platforms with photorealistic imaging and data analytics
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4Burro
Autonomous robotics solutions amplifying workforce productivity in agriculture and industrial operations
$43M33 mo ago34Vibhor Sood
Co-Founder
WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+31Top 5M——
5IAM Robotics
Revolutionizing fulfillment through collaborative robotics and automation solutions
$20M94 mo ago57
57 → 89 (+56%)
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6Four Growers
Developer of robotic tomato harvesters
$8M24 mo ago18Dan Chi
Co-Founder
WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+18Top 10M16 patents
Automated robotic harvesting and packing systems for fresh produce
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7Freespace Robotics
Provider of robotics and automation systems on warehouses
$5M30 mo ago—Robert Szczerba
CEO
SilverstripePleskPHP+11Top 50M——
8RE2 Robotics
Provider of robotic manipulation systems
$5M58 mo ago64—————
9Clean Robotics
Manufacturer of a smart trash bin robot for sorting recyclables from landfill waste
$4M39 mo ago15—————
10COSY
Robotics solutions for shelf accuracy and inventory management in retail
$4M93 mo ago7—————
11Capsen Robotics
Developer of vision guided industrial automation and tunnel inspection systems
$3M51 mo ago10Jared Glover
Co-Founder & CEO
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12Promo Bot
Developer of multi industry service robots
$3M77 mo ago32Oleg Kiv
Co-Founder & CBDO
Cart FunctionalityWordPressMySQL+31Top 5M——
13Astrobotic
Developer of landers, rovers, lunar surface power, and space robotics
$3M20 mo ago156
156 → 191 (+22%)
John Thornton
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
WordPressMySQLPHP+24Top 5M—1 award
14Blue Belt Tech
Computer-assisted technology and robotic orthopedic surgery
$2M142 mo ago113Branislav Jaramaz
Founder & CTO
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15Bionic Yantra
Developer of robotic exoskeleton devices for rehabilitation and personal mobility
$2M88 mo ago3Vaidyanathan Narayanan
Co-Founder
WixSentryYouTube+12Top 50M——
16Asylon Robotics
Provider of AI-based robotic perimeter security and drone manufacturing services
$1M13 mo ago41Adam Mohamed
Co-Founder
WordPressUnbouncewpBakery+30Top 10M——
17Finish Robotics
Manufacturer of autonomous coating systems
$889K37 mo ago6Ricky Houghton
CTO/CoFounder Finish Robotics
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18Ghost Robotics
Develops multi-legged robot platform
$800K135 mo ago38—WebflowApple iCloud MailVimeo+13Top 5M41 patents
Advanced quadruped locomotion hardware and control for rugged terrain navigation
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19FLX Solutions
Developer of 3D-printed, snake-like robots for inspection and repair
$500K16 mo ago8———15 patents
Industrial snake-like robotic manipulators for flexible automation and inspection
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Top 12 Professional Service Robots companies in Pennsylvania

#1
Series B · Norristown, Pennsylvania · founded 2015 · 41 employees
$1Mraised
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Provider of AI-based robotic perimeter security and drone manufacturing services. It provides users with a security robotics company that specializes in providing complete robotic security solutions. It uses drones, robots, software, and AI to automate security operations, allowing for aerial security drones and ground security robots to patrol and respond automatically.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 12k LinkedIn followers — 7.1% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • Jul 2025Series B$26M
  • Jan 2024Series A—
  • Feb 2023Series A—
  • Mar 2021Series A—
Founders & team
Adam MohamedCo-Founder
Investors
Veteran Ventures Capital, LEONID, Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Decisive Point, Insight Partners, Allegion
Tech stack
All In One SeoApple Icloud MailCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsCrazy Egg
#2
Seed · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2007 · 156 employees
$2.6Mraised
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Developer of landers, rovers, lunar surface power, and space robotics. They offer technology for advancing space exploration. The company provides reusable rocket landers for payload testing and validation. They also design lunar vehicles with standardized sizes for instruments and experiments.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 50k LinkedIn followers — 29.2% of this cohort's audience · 200 engagements/post (9.1× cohort median)
Activity: 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jan 2025Grant (prize money)$1M
  • Jul 2023Grant (prize money)—
  • Aug 2022Grant (prize money)—
  • May 2016Seed$2.5M
Founders & team
John ThorntonCo-Founder & Co-CEORed WhittakerCo-Founder & Co-CEO
Investors
NASA, XPRIZE, Space Angels, NewSpace
Tech stack
Animate.CssBootstrapBraintreeCloudflareCloudflare Browser InsightsCore-Js
#3
Seed · Bethlehem, Pennsylvania · founded 2019 · 8 employees
$500Kraised
▾

Developer of 3D-printed, snake-like robots for inspection and repair. Its features include onboard cameras and sensors for autonomous navigation, expansion and bracing movement, flexibility, configuration using individual and interchangeable links, 3D mapping, as well as flexible end effectors. It caters to inspection and repair, as well as the cable, telecom, manufacturing, construction, and plumbing industries.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 1k LinkedIn followers
Hiring: 2 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · momentum +2 · hiring: Software Lead: Embedded Firmware & Robotics, Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Funding rounds
  • May 2025Seed$140K
  • Dec 2021Seed$465K
  • May 2020Seed$35K
Investors
Boomtown Accelerators, Right Side Capital Management, Tribal Ventures
#4
Series A · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2014 · 18 employees
$8.3Mraised
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Developer of robotic tomato harvesters. It provides solutions by reducing the production costs of greenhouse growers through the use of robotics technology. It focuses on creating farming technologies through automation and plant analytics.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 9k LinkedIn followers — 5.1% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • Sep 2024Series A$9M
  • Jun 2021Series A$4M
  • Dec 2020Seed$250K
  • Jan 2020Seed$560K
Founders & team
Dan ChiCo-FounderBrandon ContinoCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
Y Combinator, Climate Capital, Bassett Capital Group, Ospraie Ag Science, United States Department of Agriculture, Taver Capital
Tech stack
CloudwaysContact Form 7Core-JsGodaddyGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Font Api
#5
Series B · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · founded 2017 · 34 employees
$42.9Mraised
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Autonomous robotics solutions amplifying workforce productivity in agriculture and industrial operations. They develop easy-to-use autonomous robots designed to enhance productivity and address labor challenges in various sectors, including nurseries, berries, vineyards, tree fruit, and vegetation management. The company offers a range of robots and expansion packs, along with an operating system software for seamless fleet control. They provide comprehensive support, from onsite setup to ongoing assistance, ensuring customers maximize the value of their robots. The company focuses on delivering innovative solutions to streamline operations and improve efficiency in agriculture and industrial settings. They leverage technology to create a unified ecosystem for autonomous fleets, offering a complete solution with an intuitive interface and a comprehensive web application.

Funding rounds
  • Dec 2023Series B$24M
  • Oct 2022Series A$17.4M
  • Jun 2020Seed$1.6M
  • Apr 2019Seed$1.5M
Founders & team
Vibhor SoodCo-FounderCharlie AndersenCEO
Investors
ff Venture Capital, Radicle, S2G Investments, Toyota Ventures, F-Prime Capital, ADM Capital
Tech stack
AkismetAmazon Web ServicesApple Icloud MailCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-Js
#6
Series A · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2022
$5.2Mraised
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Provider of robotics and automation systems on warehouses. The company offers solutions for managing and operating warehouse processes. Its features include storing, locating, picking, and delivering inventory.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 989 LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
  • Mar 2024Series A—
  • Jan 2023Series A$6.6M
Founders & team
Robert SzczerbaCEO
Investors
United States Steel
Tech stack
D3GodaddyGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Font ApiGoogle Tag ManagerHsts
#7
Deadpooled · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2016 · 104 employees
$85Mraised
▾

Fifth Season is a solution provider for soil-based cultivation practices & technology. The company provides AI-based technology, indoor lights, and tools for yields nourishment.

Funding rounds
  • Oct 2019Series A$35M
  • 2019Series A$50M
  • Aug 2017Seed$451K
  • Sep 2016Seed$100K
Investors
Drive Capital, Tao Capital Partners, Liso Venture, Coal Hill Ventures, Westway Capital, 99 Tartans
#8
Acquired · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 1987 · 76 employees
$53.3Mraised
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Robotic and software solution for wastewater network monitoring. The robotic solution offered an unmanned sewer inspection robot which has a camera to capture video and can tilt by 360-degrees, an underwater condition assessment unit that uses a sonar platform and multi-sensor for volumetric debris calculation and water level mapping, a multi-sensor inspection technology to perform mid-diameter pipe assessment operations, a synchronized laser and sonar dimension platform hardware for large interceptors and tunnel pipeline assessment and a remotely operated solution for inspection and rehabilitation of large diameter pipes and tunnels. Provides SaaS solution for planning, budgeting, fact-based decisions, integrated inspection, and asset management operations. Can be used for reporting data through charts and graphs. Also offers multi-sensor inspection, 3D engineering report generation, 3D modelling, and pipeline assessment services.

Funding rounds
  • Jan 2016Series C$6.8M
  • Jun 2013Series C$3.2M
  • Feb 2012Series C$8.5M
  • Sep 2011Series C$25.6M
Founders & team
Dave PetroskyChief Executive Officer
Investors
Four Winds Capital, Smithfield Trust, ABS Capital, Meidlinger Partners
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailAutoptimizeCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCookieyesCore-Js
#9
Series A · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2015 · 15 employees
$4.5Mraised
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Manufacturer of a smart trash bin robot for sorting recyclables from landfill waste. It uses advanced robotics and artificial intelligence during the sorting process. The product monitors the waste processed and analyzes the data about recycling. It also provides an online dashboard to view instant waste-related data and enables data to drive waste management decisions. It comes with a monitor which can be integrated for advertisement and corporate communication.

Funding rounds
  • 2023Series A—
  • Oct 2022Grant (prize money)$400K
  • Aug 2022Series A$4.5M
  • Aug 2021Series A—
Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, HAX, Climate Capital, Melco International Development, Undivided Ventures, Junction Ventures
Tech stack
WordpressMysqlPhpNginxSvg SupportDraftpress Hfcm
#10
Acquired · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 1997 · 103 employees
$55.3Mraised
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Aethon offers automated hospital delivery and asset management solutions. TUG, Aethon’s Automated Robotic Delivery System (ARD), can transport both scheduled and on-demand hospital deliveries between all ancillary, support and patient care units. It navigates using it's own built in map and sensors and doesn't require a staging area or special infrastructure. Used in over 140 hospitals and reportedly makes over 50k deliveries per week. Aethon's MedEx software helps pharmacies track medication deliveries in real time using RFID.

Funding rounds
  • Dec 2013Series C$3M
  • Apr 2012Series C$7M
  • Jul 2011Series C$1.7M
  • Nov 2010Series C$2M
Founders & team
Aldo ZiniPresident & CEO
Investors
Trident Capital, Robert Bosch Venture Capital, Salix Ventures, Ascension Ventures, Radius Ventures, Medicis
Tech stack
Apache Http ServerApple Icloud MailContact Form 7CookieyesDiviDraftpress Hfcm
#11
Acquired · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2001 · 64 employees
$4.8Mraised
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RE2 provides robotic manipulation systems. It specializes in developing manipulators, end-effectors, and manipulation control systems. Manipulator's arms are currently being used on Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) robots in Afghanistan. It has contracts with various branches of US DOD (Navy, Army, Air Force DARPA) to develop manipulation systems. It has secured a grant from the US Army to develop robotic technologies to assist combat medics.

Funding rounds
  • Nov 2021Grant (prize money)—
  • Sep 2021Grant (prize money)$1.5M
  • Sep 2021Grant (prize money)$9.5M
  • Aug 2021Grant (prize money)$1M
Investors
NIH SBIR/STTR, TATRC, ONR, Defense.gov, US Navy, DOE
Tech stack
WordpressMysqlPhpZurb FoundationVimeoAnimate.Css
#12
Series B · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2012 · 57 employees
$20.5Mraised
▾

Revolutionizing fulfillment through collaborative robotics and automation solutions. The company delivers innovative automation technology, coordinating humans and robots as a cohesive system to revolutionize fulfillment. Their solution combines proprietary software with person-to-goods mobile robots to increase efficiency in warehousing, distribution, and e-commerce operations. They provide the boost in productivity, flexibility, and speed that companies need to remain competitive and grow. They offer warehouse automation, mobile robotics, and supply chain solutions. They are focused on creating the future of fulfillment and moving operations forward and upward together. They are a technology company that provides robotics and automation solutions for the logistics and supply chain industry.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 33k LinkedIn followers — 18.8% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • Nov 2018Series B$20M
  • 2018Series B—
  • Sep 2017Seed$500K
  • Jun 2016Seed—
Investors
Plug and Play Tech Center, Comet Labs, Fusion Fund, Innovation Works, AlphaLab, Chambiz
Tech stack
WordpressMysqlPhpNginxWp Engine

Funding & investor landscape

$299.4Mtotal disclosed funding
19companies funded
85disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Innovation Works7 rounds
99 Tartans3 rounds
Alumni Ventures3 rounds
Ben Franklin Technology Partners3 rounds
Startbot3 rounds
AlphaLab Gear2 rounds
Climate Capital2 rounds
Draper Triangle2 rounds
Magarac Venture Partners2 rounds
500 Global1 rounds

Notable founders

Adam Mohamed
Co-Founder · Asylon Robotics
John Thornton
Co-Founder & Co-CEO · Astrobotic
Red Whittaker
Co-Founder & Co-CEO · Astrobotic
Dan Chi
Co-Founder · Four Growers
Brandon Contino
Co-Founder & CEO · Four Growers
Vibhor Sood
Co-Founder · Burro
Charlie Andersen
CEO · Burro
Robert Szczerba
CEO · Freespace Robotics
Dave Petrosky
Chief Executive Officer · RedZone Robotics
Aldo Zini
President & CEO · Aethon
Ricky Houghton
CTO/CoFounder Finish Robotics · Finish Robotics
Jared Glover
Co-Founder & CEO · Capsen Robotics
Prism market signals · United States · country-scoped Prism corpus, 18,850,280 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of Professional Service Robots coverage by sub-theme.

Regulatory-risk over time rising

Funding & growth over time

funding rising · growth rising

RESEARCH IN PENNSYLVANIA · AI & Compute

How research on Robotics in Pennsylvania is moving

A read on the academic research around Robotics in Pennsylvania — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 178 papers.

178 papers · stance +0.61 · 58% breakthrough · 8% concern
breakthrough · advancement · concern
top institutions
  • University of Pennsylvania102
  • Pennsylvania State University64
  • California University of Pennsylvania15
  • Lincoln University - Pennsylvania3
  • Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture1
leading researchers
Vijay Kumar · George J. Pappas · Robert Leicht · Maxim Likhachev · Nadia Figueroa · Nathan Michael
prism intelligence · tone & topics
97% positive · 1% critical tone
Artificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceMachine LearningMathematicsDIY ProjectsConstruction
▲ Breakthroughs92 · 52%
▼ 68%→46% share
▼0.7× share momentum3 median citations59% since 2021mostly methods-led
Breakthroughs are cooling (68%→46% of field), led by Obstacle.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Obstacle2→6
  • Path (computing)2→6
  • Task (project management)3→6
  • Reinforcement learning1→4
  • Humanoid robot2→3
Newly emergingObstacle avoidance 0→7 · Robustness (evolution) 0→4 · Human–robot interaction 0→4
Landmark CHOMP: Covariant Hamiltonian optimization for motion planning · 730 cites
◆ Advancements53 · 30%
▲ 20%→33% share
▲1.6× share momentum2 median citations74% since 2021mostly methods-led
Advancements are rising (20%→33% of field), led by Task (project management).
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Task (project management)1→6
  • Motion planning5→9
Newly emergingHuman–computer interaction 0→10 · Humanoid robot 0→7 · Wearable computer 0→4
Landmark A Survey on Aerial Swarm Robotics · 620 cites
▼ Concerns13 · 7%
▲ 2%→9% share
▲4.5× share momentum1 median citations85% since 2021mostly reviews
Concerns are rising (2%→9% of field), led by Field (mathematics).
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Field (mathematics)4
  • Path (computing)2
  • Automation2
  • Position (finance)1
  • Energy consumption1
Newly emergingField (mathematics) 0→4
Landmark Relationship Development with Humanoid Social Robots: Applying Interpersonal Theories to Human–Robot Interaction · 200 cites

Common questions

How many Professional Service Robots companies are there in Pennsylvania, United States?
Radar tracks 37 indexable Professional Service Robots companies headquartered in Pennsylvania, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Professional Service Robots companies in Pennsylvania, United States?
The Professional Service Robots companies in Pennsylvania, United States on this list have raised a combined $299.4M in disclosed equity funding across 19 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Professional Service Robots company in Pennsylvania, United States?
Fifth Season is the highest-funded Professional Service Robots company in Pennsylvania, United States, with $85M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Professional Service Robots companies in Pennsylvania, United States are funded?
19 of the 37 Professional Service Robots companies in Pennsylvania, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Professional Service Robots unicorns are there in Pennsylvania, United States?
None of the Professional Service Robots companies in Pennsylvania, United States on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Pennsylvania, United States Professional Service Robots companies?
The most active investors in Pennsylvania, United States Professional Service Robots companies on this list include Innovation Works, 99 Tartans, Alumni Ventures, Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Startbot.
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