At FORT, we’re committed to ensuring safety for every machine. That mission extends beyond our own products—our team is also helping shape the global standards that will define how robots operate safely in the world. We're proud to share that our Chief Technology Officer, Nathan Bivans, has joined the US TAG to ISO TC 299 to help shape the next wave of robot safety standards.
At FORT, we’re always working to make wireless safety more reliable, flexible, and scalable for our customers. Today, we’re excited to announce a major step forward with the launch of our new Long Range Bluetooth capability—now available on our new Safe Remote Control Pro and Endpoint Controller. Read the press release and watch the video here to learn how this functionality makes it easier to deploy machines safely and seamlessly around the world.
Humanoid robots are advancing quickly, fueled by AI breakthroughs and major investment. The 2025 Humanoid Robot Forum presented by A3 brought industry leaders, developers, researchers, and investors to Seattle to explore some of the unique challenges and opportunities presented by these advanced robot systems. FORT was pleased to sponsor and attend the event; here are some of our key takeaways from the day’s sessions and conversations.
We're happy to announce that FORT has closed on an additional $18.9 Million in funding for our Series B, fueling innovation in safety for robotics and physical AI. Read the full press release here.
We are excited to announce that FORT has joined the newly launched NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab, a collaborative initiative focused on ensuring the safety and reliability of cutting-edge autonomous systems. The initiative – which was announced today at GTC Paris– reflects a shared commitment to pioneering new safety approaches for the next generation of machines.
How One Naval Tech Firm Uses FORT for Uncrewed Operations. As the maritime industry embraces autonomy, safety and control remain top priorities—especially when operating in high-traffic areas like commercial harbors. For one leading naval technology firm, developing autonomous vessels capable of operating in dynamic environments meant finding a control solution that was flexible, reliable, and could stand up to harsh conditions.
In recent years, the adoption of video game-style controllers for operating mobile vehicles and heavy equipment has gained significant traction. Defense, construction, and industrial sectors are embracing remote controls that look more like Xbox gamepads than traditional heavy equipment controls. These modern control systems offer serious advantages when it comes to efficiency and usability.
FORT is excited to announce our plans to add long-range Bluetooth communication to FORT Pro Series devices! Coming in 2025, the new “1003” models of our Safe Remote Control Pro and Endpoint Controller will offer improved connectivity and make it easier to deploy and control robots for a variety of applications.
We’re excited to announce that FORT Manager– the powerful way to manage and update your FORT Pro Series devices– is now available as a desktop application for Windows.
In nearly every industry, automated and autonomous machines are transforming the way we work. Today’s machines are smarter and more mobile than ever before, working closely together with humans to perform difficult tasks and advance productivity. But this new era of human-machine collaboration comes with new risks; machine builders and end users have a responsibility to ensure the safety of people who work with these machines. This is where functional safety certification becomes crucial.
