Cosmic Robotics

[PRIVATE]

HQ: San Francisco, California · Est. 2023 · 1 model registered

New funding round

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Cosmic Robotics: 1 model, $4.3M raised. 3 sources back the record.

Ownership

PRIVATE

Capital / Funding

$4M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

Cosmic Robotics builds autonomous construction robots for critical infrastructure, starting with utility-scale solar farms. The company's flagship Cosmic-1A robot autonomously tows trailers, lifts 90-pound solar panels, and places them with millimeter accuracy, addressing severe labor shortages in the solar industry. Founded in 2023 and backed by Y Combinator (S26 batch), the company is developing a fleet of robots powered by its proprietary Particle AI platform.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 96.3%

Active fundraising activity with a recent closing.

Key Facts

CEOJames Emerick
CTOLewis Jones
YC BatchS26
Total FundingUSD 4.35M
ProductCosmic-1A solar installation robot
AI PlatformParticle
DOE AwardAmerican-Made Solar Prize winner
Hero image candidatehttps://www.therobotreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Cosmic-1A-front-ISO-view.jpg (source: press kit / The Robot Report)

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Cosmic Robotics.

Leadership & Founders

4 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

James Emericksecondary-verified

Co-founder and CEO

Lewis C Jonessecondary-verified

Co-founder and CTO

Founding Team

James Emerick[Founder]
Lewis C Jones[Founder]

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

0 entries
Total Tracked0
Operating0
Announced0
Concluded0

FAQ

12 entries
What is Cosmic Robotics?

Cosmic Robotics builds autonomous construction robots for critical infrastructure, starting with utility-scale solar farms. The company's flagship Cosmic-1A robot autonomously tows trailers, lifts 90-pound solar panels, and places them with millimeter accuracy, addressing severe labor shortages in the solar industry. Founded in 2023 and backed by Y Combinator (S26 batch), the company is developing a fleet of robots powered by its proprietary Particle AI platform.

What does Cosmic Robotics make?

Cosmic Robotics has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Cosmic-1A (Cosmic Robotics builds physical robots).

Is Cosmic Robotics publicly traded?

No. Cosmic Robotics is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.

Who competes with Cosmic Robotics?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Cosmic Robotics building in the same form factors include Roborock, Unitree Robotics, DJI, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics.

Who is the CEO of Cosmic Robotics?

James Emerick is the ceo of Cosmic Robotics, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Cosmic Robotics?

Cosmic Robotics is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $4M in disclosed funding.

Where is Cosmic Robotics headquartered?

Cosmic Robotics is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA.

How much funding has Cosmic Robotics raised?

Cosmic Robotics has raised approximately $4M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.

Who owns Cosmic Robotics?

Cosmic Robotics is privately held and venture-backed ($4M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.

Where does Cosmic Robotics operate robots?

Cosmic Robotics is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.

Is Cosmic Robotics a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Cosmic Robotics ranks in roughly the top 4% of companies tracked by the registry.

Is Cosmic Robotics safe?

Cosmic Robotics 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.