Our mission is to unlock the full potential of automation by accelerating development, reducing risk, and building trust in autonomous systems.
Where We Started
FORT grew out of another robotics company that had a focus on landmine clearance technology. After 10 years of working on one of the world's most dangerous applications, our founder saw a need for that same kind of durable, rigorous, military-grade safety in other fields, such as warehousing, construction, agriculture. In 2018, FORT Robotics was founded to empower more companies to adopt autonomous systems by making it safer and easier.
Our Impact
Today, FORT works with hundreds of companies, including dozens of Fortune 500 companies and leaders in robotics and AI development all over the world.
We work with a broad range of industries—including warehousing, construction, transportation, manufacturing, last-mile delivery, and more—to streamline team efficiency and orchestrate smart machine functionality while thwarting safety risks and security breaches at every turn.
Our Values
Think Out Loud
No one person has all the answers. Inspiration comes when great minds come together and challenge each other.
Deliver Customer Experience Worthy of Loyalty
We seek deep understanding of customer needs and aspirations, and build trust through expert guidance and high-quality delivery.
Own Your Priorities
Our employees are proactive and driven to personally contribute to the long-term goals of the business.
Accomplish the Impossible
Creating a new category requires curiosity and belief in our ability to realize an ambitious vision.
Build Together
Diverse, inclusive teams accomplish more than the sum of their parts.
At FORT, we build together.
We believe the technologies that keep our world safe and secure for every kind of human-machine interaction should be built by and built for every kind of human.
To us, that means creating a sense of genuine belonging regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, physical or mental ability– for every kind of human.
We work hard to be proactively inclusive in the way we hire our employees, lead our teams, design our products, choose our partners, and serve our customers. Like any good builder, we stay open to new ideas, welcome constructive advice, and are constantly improving on the things we make and the way we treat each other.
Leadership Team
Samuel Reeves
Founder and CEO
Nathan Bivans
Chief Technology Officer
Justin Brown
VP, Sales
Rhonda Dobyne
Global Director of Quality
Rico Gardaphe
Chief of Staff
Sarah Keim
Head of People
Nivedita Ojha
VP, Product
Doug Riffle
VP, Customer Success
John Schaefer
VP, Engineering
Jim Spivey
VP, Finance & Operations
What People Are Saying About FORT
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Safety unlocks the pathway forward for robotics and is a huge impactful and investable opportunity. FORT is creating systems that will accelerate the rise of autonomous vehicles and robotics, making work safer and more productive.
Suzanne Fletcher
Prime Movers Lab
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