Top 9 Military Robotics startups

Sep 20, 2024 | By Bruce Makowsky

These startups are focusing on the development and deployment of innovative robotic systems to enhance military capabilities.
1
Country: USA
Teledyne FLIR develops unmanned aerial systems (including Black Hornet), unmanned ground vehicles, military surveillance systems
2
Country: USA | Funding: $28.7M
Apptronik specializes in human-centered robotic systems for manufacturing, automotive, supply chain and defense.
3
Country: Germany | Funding: €10.2M
ARX is a defense technology company that specializes in the development of autonomous unmanned systems for dual-use applications.
4
Country: USA | Funding: $1.5M
Ghost Robotics is focused on building a Q-UGV that is the best-in-class, working hand-in-hand with our customers, not just throwing a robot onto the market from the lab.
5
Country: Netherlands
Mine Kafon is an engineering firm that specializes to create a drone-based unmanned demining system.
6
Country: USA
Armtrac designs, manufactures, and sells directly and remotely operated demining machinery.
7
Country: Norway
Eelume develops subsea self-propelled vehicles with autonomous robotic arms whose slender and flexible body can transit over long distances and carry out IMR in confined spaces not accessible by conventional underwater vehicles.
8
Country: German
ARX is a defense technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defense sector.
9
Country: USA
Ground swarm robotics for industry and defense.
Editor: Bruce Makowsky
Bruce Makowsky has covered military, cyber and IT news since 2009, with a focus on U.S. Navy and Marine Corps operations, acquisition programs and budgets. In particular he worked for Inside Defense. Bruce holds a Master of Science degree in journalism from Boston University. Bruce is also an award-winning photographer, renowned for his captivating images that have earned him numerous accolades and widespread recognition in the photography community. You can contact Bruce at makowsky(at)militarystartups(dot)com