
Berkshire Grey was a Warehouse AI company founded in 2013 and based in Bedford, Massachusetts, United States. It was acquired by SoftBank Group in 2023 for $375M.
| Date | Stage | Amount | Valuation | Lead investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2020 | Series B (pre-SPAC) | $263M | — | SoftBank Group |
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High-capacity automation solution that robotically picks, sorts, and packs individual items into outbound order containers without operator interaction. Uses AI and machine learning software coupled with advanced machine vision, sensors, patented gripping technology and engineered material handling components. Fourth-generation systems autonomously process millions of items per month, increasing fulfillment by up to 2X without adding labor. Can operate as stand-alone modules or integrate with ASRS solutions and other Berkshire Grey technologies. Modular design scales to process thousands of orders simultaneously and millions of items per week. Currently deployed in leading retailer warehouses; customers picked more than 2X the units in 2023 than 2022.
Stationary robotic picking and packing station that combines item selection and packaging into one processing station, decoupling the workflow from ASRS and micro-fulfillment systems. The system automates picking and packing of items directly from inventory totes to outbound customer shipping packages, targeting eCommerce fulfillment. The system uses proprietary SpectrumGripper™ technology and AI-enabled sensors to handle diverse SKU types—from rigid boxes to poly bags and porous textiles—with item-specific grip force optimization. First deployed at SoftBank Logistics' flagship fulfillment center in Ichikawa, Japan, with global availability announced September 2021.
AI-powered automated put wall that increases capacity and throughput with robotic automation for e-commerce order fulfillment. The system can provide sort locations for up to 240 orders processed simultaneously, compared to an industry average of 80 orders for manual put walls. It accommodates nearly 100% of typical SKU assortments, including challenging items like soft polybags and cylinders/tubes across apparel, footwear, beauty, and general merchandise. The RSPW increases customer order sortation throughput by up to 300%. Berkshire Grey's solutions are available via Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) implementation models, allowing customers to accelerate adoption without upfront capital expenditures. First deployed at Maersk's UK facility at SEGRO Logistics Park East Midlands Gateway ahead of the 2023 peak season.
Robotic Induction consists of independent stations that robotically pick and induct items from totes into traditional unit sorters. The core of each station is fast, reliable robotic each picking from feeder totes or belts. Stations can be outfitted with Berkshire Grey's patented HyperScannerTM omni-directional optical identification technology to handle pick and place from mixed-item totes and belt presentations. Stations are compatible with a variety of transport, sortation, and packing solutions including auto-baggers, auto-boxers, and traditional tilt-tray, bomb bay, cross-belt, and pouch sorters. RIS customers will typically see 25% – 50% increases in throughput capacity without incurring additional labor. RIS solutions are offered via both capital purchase and Robots as a Service (RaaS).
AI-powered robotic piece-picking solution for AutoStore systems, developed by Berkshire Grey. The system picks up to 650 items/hr with 99.5% pick accuracy and features advanced self-learning capabilities that automatically adapt to new SKUs and inventory changes without human intervention. Designed with highly versatile grasping and handling capabilities, it can efficiently pick a broad range of SKUs and product types. Available in EMEA and North America from summer 2025.








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