Burro
[PRIVATE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Philadelphia, PA · Est. 2017 · 1 model registered · 4 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Burro: 1 model, 4 deployments across 4 regions, $44.7M raised. 4 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$44.7M
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Burro (formerly Augean Robotics) is an American agricultural robotics company based in Philadelphia, developing autonomous crop monitoring and hauling robots. Founded by Charlie Andersen, the company raised $24M in Series B led by Catalyst and $10.9M in Series A for Collaborative farm robot platforms.
Clean safety record across 4 verified deployments. Funding runway warrants monitoring: last known round 33 months ago.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Burro.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Co-founder & CEO
Founding Team
cofounder
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
- Burro at Ridge Manor, Florida, USA[OPERATIONAL]
Ridge Manor, Florida, USA · Jan 1, 2025
- Burro at Delano[OPERATIONAL]
Delano · Jun 1, 2024
- Burro at Global (multiple sites)[SCALED]
Global (multiple sites) · Jan 1, 2026
- Burro at Northern Ohio, USA (Petitti Family Farms expansion)[OPERATIONAL]
Northern Ohio, USA (Petitti Family Farms expansion) · Jan 1, 2026
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Burro?
Burro (formerly Augean Robotics) is an American agricultural robotics company based in Philadelphia, developing autonomous crop monitoring and hauling robots. Founded by Charlie Andersen, the company raised $24M in Series B led by Catalyst and $10.9M in Series A for Collaborative farm robot platforms.
What does Burro make?
Burro has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Burro (Burro builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is Burro publicly traded?
No. Burro is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Burro?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Burro building in the same form factors include DJI, Naio Technologies, WORX Landroid, Carbon Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Burro?
Charlie Andersen is the ceo of Burro, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Burro?
Burro is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $45M in disclosed funding.
Where is Burro headquartered?
Burro is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, USA.
How much funding has Burro raised?
Burro has raised approximately $45M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Burro?
Burro is privately held and venture-backed ($45M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Burro operate robots?
Burro operates 4 verified deployments, including at Global (multiple sites), Northern Ohio, USA (Petitti Family Farms expansion), Ridge Manor, Florida, USA.
How many robots has Burro deployed?
DEPLOY has 4 verified Burro deployments on record at sites including Global (multiple sites), Northern Ohio, USA (Petitti Family Farms expansion), Ridge Manor, Florida, USA. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Burro a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Burro ranks in roughly the top 7% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Burro founded?
Burro was founded in 2017.
Is Burro safe?
Burro has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.