FORT Robotics :: Safety, Security & Control Infrastructure for Autonomous Machines & Physical AI Systems

FORT Robotics is a Philadelphia-based company founded in 2018 that develops safety, security, and control infrastructure for autonomous machines and physical AI systems. The company provides a certified “Trust Layer” that enables robotics developers, integrators, and end-users to deploy autonomous systems at scale with reduced risk. Its solutions focus on functional safety (SIL 3-certified), wireless communications, cybersecurity, and reliable remote control, bridging the gap between high-level AI intelligence and safe real-world physical action.

FORT’s core technology is a distributed control platform designed for diverse robotic and heavy machinery applications. It supports industries including warehousing, agriculture, construction, mining, manufacturing, defense, delivery, transportation, and turf care. The platform allows safe human-machine collaboration, remote operation, emergency stopping, and secure command transmission across challenging environments.

Key robot-based and automation products include:

• Wireless E-Stop and Wireless E-Stop Pro: Safety-rated emergency stop devices that enable remote, wireless halting of machines from on-site or distant locations. The Pro version is wearable and optimized for worksite productivity with SIL 3 certification.
• Safe Remote Control and Safe Remote Control Pro: Rugged, game-style handheld controllers that provide intuitive manual override and safety-rated e-stop functionality. The Pro series supports expanded communication options like long-range Bluetooth.
• Vehicle Safety Controller (VSC) and Endpoint Controller: Versatile transceivers that act as safety bridges, inputs/outputs, and communication hubs for integrating with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), AGVs, and heavy equipment.
• Nano Safety Controller Pro: Compact, embedded solution for sending/receiving trusted safety commands.
• FORT Manager: A secure cloud-based application for device configuration, monitoring, access control, and fleet management.

These products emphasize flexibility—operating over existing Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or cellular networks without specialized infrastructure—while meeting rigorous safety standards. They reduce development time, lower liability, and enable features like teleoperation and BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) operations.

FORT has grown rapidly, serving hundreds of customers including Fortune 500 companies and robotics leaders. The company has raised significant funding (including a recent $18.9M Series B extension) and partners with organizations like Advantech and NVIDIA. It positions itself as essential infrastructure for scaling Physical AI, helping machines become more predictable, secure, and trustworthy in high-stakes real-world settings. With a team of 51–200 employees, FORT continues to advance standards in robot safety and functional safety for autonomous systems.