Forterra
[ACTIVE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Clarksburg, MD · Est. 2021 · 1 model registered · 5 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Forterra: 1 model, 5 deployments across 4 regions, $238.0M raised. 4 sources back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
$238.0M
Headquarters
Clarksburg, MD
IP / Patents
3 Active
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Clarksburg-based autonomous vehicle company (formerly RRAI - Robotic research Autonomous Industries) developing the AutoDrive autonomous driving system for military, defense, and commercial vehicles. Led by CEO Josh Araujo, Forterra has been deploying groundbreaking autonomy systems for over 20 years and received investment from Salesforce Ventures.
Clean safety record across 5 verified deployments. Thin IP estate relative to category peers.
- AV
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Forterra.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Co-founder
Co-founder, Chairman and CEO
CEO
Founding Team
cofounder · founded 2002-01-01 · Robotic Research
cofounder · founded 2002-01-01
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- US Army x ForterraFeb 1, 2025
MOST RECENT · US Army x Forterra · 2025-02-01 · with United States Army · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Patents & Intellectual Property
- Filed: Sep 15, 2020
- Filed: Jun 15, 2021Granted: Dec 19, 2023
- Filed: Dec 15, 2022
Platform Models
Deployments
- Forterra Lancer at Hawaii, USA[OPERATIONAL]
Hawaii, USA · Nov 1, 2025
- Forterra Lancer at USA[OPERATIONAL]
USA · Jul 31, 2026
- Forterra Lancer at United States (US Army)[OPERATIONAL]
United States (US Army) · Mar 1, 2025
- Forterra Lancer at Ukraine[OPERATIONAL]
Ukraine · Oct 1, 2025
- Forterra Lancer at United States[ANNOUNCED]
United States · Jul 31, 2026
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Forterra?
Clarksburg-based autonomous vehicle company (formerly RRAI - Robotic research Autonomous Industries) developing the AutoDrive autonomous driving system for military, defense, and commercial vehicles. Led by CEO Josh Araujo, Forterra has been deploying groundbreaking autonomy systems for over 20 years and received investment from Salesforce Ventures.
What does Forterra make?
Forterra has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Forterra Lancer (Forterra builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Who competes with Forterra?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Forterra building in the same form factors include Teledyne FLIR, BAE Systems, Elbit Systems, Milrem Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Forterra?
Alberto Lacaze is the ceo of Forterra, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where is Forterra headquartered?
Forterra is headquartered in Clarksburg, MD.
How much funding has Forterra raised?
Forterra has raised approximately $238M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Forterra operate robots?
Forterra operates 5 verified deployments, including at Hawaii, USA, USA, United States (US Army).
How many robots has Forterra deployed?
DEPLOY has 5 verified Forterra deployments on record at sites including Hawaii, USA, USA, United States (US Army). 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 Forterra a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Forterra ranks in roughly the top 33% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Forterra founded?
Forterra was founded in 2021.
Is Forterra safe?
Forterra 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.