Standard Bots :: Collaborative Robotics

Standard Bots is a Brooklyn, New York-based industrial and collaborative robotics manufacturer founded in 2017 with a mission to democratize factory automation for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), a market segment long ignored by legacy robotics vendors that prioritize high-volume enterprise contracts with automotive and electronics giants. As of April 2026, the company has sold over 4,200 robots to 1,100+ customers across 30 U.S. states and 12 international markets, with 87% of total sales going to SMEs with fewer than 200 employees, no dedicated robotics engineering staff, and limited capital for six-figure automation investments.
Core Product & Technology Stack

Standard Bots’ entire portfolio is designed for accessibility, with all hardware assembled in its 25,000-square-foot Brooklyn production facility using 100% U.S.-sourced components, eliminating import tariffs and reducing supply chain lead times by 6–8 weeks compared to overseas-manufactured rivals.

RO1 6-Axis Collaborative Robot: The company’s flagship model features a 10 kg payload capacity, 1300 mm maximum reach, and 6 degrees of freedom for dexterous tasks including machine tending, pick-and-place, and light assembly. It uses force-limited joints to meet ISO 10218 safety standards for cage-free human-robot collaboration, with collision detection latency of <100 ms.
Standard Studio No-Code Programming Platform: A proprietary drag-and-drop interface that allows non-technical floor managers to program robot tasks in under 30 minutes, with pre-built templates for 40+ common SME use cases. The platform supports third-party 2D/3D vision integrations, and its Pro tier includes predictive maintenance analytics that reduce unplanned downtime by 35% on average.
Flexible Procurement Options: Unlike legacy vendors that require 40,000+upfronthardwarepurchases,StandardBotsoffersdirect−to−customersalesstartingat26,995 for the base RO1 model, plus leasing options starting at $599/month with no long-term lock-in.

Business Model & Market Position

Standard Bots uses a fully direct-to-customer sales model with no third-party distributors, which cuts end-user costs by 22–28% compared to competitors like FANUC and Yaskawa. Revenue is split 60% to one-time hardware sales, 23% to multi-year maintenance contracts (2-year full warranty included, 48-hour U.S. mainland service response time), and 17% to software subscriptions for Standard Studio Pro. Key end markets include metal fabrication (31% of sales), electronics assembly (25%), food and beverage (17%), and lab automation (11%). The company holds a ~4.2% share of the North American cobot market as of Q1 2026, growing 42% year-over-year in unit sales.