Symbotic Acquires Veo Robotics

to integrate FreeMove intelligent 3D vision system

Symbotic Inc. announced it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Veo Robotics, an innovator in intelligent safeguarding for industrial robots. Assets purchased under this agreement include the FreeMove® 3D depth-sensing computer vision system for industrial workcells and all related intellectual property. By integrating FreeMove into its robotic warehouse automation system, Symbotic expects to increase productivity with more dynamic, flexible human-machine collaboration.

The FreeMove system’s patented sensors and software monitor collaborative robot workcells to dynamically anticipate the future position of humans and objects within the robot’s environment and autonomously restrict or resume motion, ensuring worker safety without sacrificing efficiency. FreeMove is the only intelligent 3D robotic safeguarding solution to meet EU standards for safety, including ISO 13849 certification for PLd, Category 3 from TUV Rheinland, which is key for Symbotic’s future growth.

The $8.7M transaction closed on July 19, 2024.


Symbotic is an automation technology provider reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. For more information, visit symbotic.com.