Kodiak Robotics
[PUBLIC]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Mountain View, CA · Est. 2018 · 1 model registered · 11 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Kodiak Robotics: 1 model, 11 deployments across 5 regions, $225.0M raised. 6 sources back the record.
Ownership
PUBLIC
Capital / Funding
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Headquarters
Mountain View, CA
IP / Patents
5 Active
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Mountain View, CA-based autonomous trucking company founded in 2018 by Don Burnette (CEO), a former Waymo co-founder. Kodiak develops the Kodiak Driver autonomous driving system for long-haul freight, partnering with carriers like Uber Freight for scaled deployment. The company has raised 65M total including a 25M Series B from Battery Ventures and Bridgestone Americas.
Clean safety record across 12 verified deployments. Strong deployment footprint with 5 operational sites across 10 countries. Thin IP estate relative to category peers.
- AV
Key Facts
Claims & Reality Assessment
Audited Corporate Claims Ledger
- [PARTLY TRUE]CapacityClaimed: Feb 1, 2026
“3M+ km with real freight is verified (IKEA, Tyson Foods). Driverless operation confirmed in Permian Basin. "Fully driverless on real highways" beyond the Permian Basin has not been confirmed as of July 2026. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/05/kodiak-taps-bosch-to-scale-its-self-driving-truck-tech/”
- [PARTLY TRUE]TimelineClaimed: Jan 1, 2026
“Kodiak is already operating driverless in the Permian Basin for Atlas Energy Solutions. 100+ driverless deliveries completed. However, "fully driverless long-haul freight operation" implies broader deployment beyond the controlled Permian Basin routes. https://kodiak.ai/news/kodiak-delivers-customer-owned-autonomous-robotrucks-to-atlas”
- [VERIFIED]CapabilityClaimed: Jan 1, 2026
“Kodiak delivered first customer-owned driverless RoboTruck fleet to Atlas. 100+ driverless deliveries completed. Bosch partnership for scaling. The "did it" claim refers to driverless operation, which is verified. https://kodiak.ai/news/kodiak-delivers-customer-owned-autonomous-robotrucks-to-atlas”
- [VERIFIED]CapabilityClaimed: Jan 1, 2026
“Kodiak operates driverless on highways (Permian Basin). The USMC contract validates off-road capability. Surface street capability is claimed but less independently verified. https://kodiak.ai/technology”
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Kodiak Robotics.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Co-Founder & CEO
Founding Team
cofounder · Google · , Kodiak AI · Otto
Key Former Leadership (1 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Kodiak AI x Atlas Energy Solutions 24/7 Driverless FleetJun 15, 2026
MOST RECENT · Kodiak AI x Atlas Energy Solutions 24/7 Driverless Fleet · 2026-06-15 · with Atlas Energy Solutions · OPERATING · Kodiak x US Marine Corps Autonomous Vehicle · 2026-06-15 · with U.S. Marine Corps · OPERATING · Tangram Vision x Kodiak Robotics · 2026-02-17 · with Tangram Vision · OPERATING · Kodiak AI x Bosch · 2026-01-08 · with Bosch · OPERATING · Kodiak Robotics x Atlas Energy Solutions · 2024-08-01 · with Atlas Energy Solutions · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Patents & Intellectual Property
- Filed: Nov 23, 2021
- Filed: Nov 4, 2015Granted: May 1, 2018
- Filed: Dec 13, 2022Granted: Sep 10, 2024
- Filed: Dec 13, 2022
- Filed: Mar 6, 2023
Platform Models
Deployments
- Kodiak Driverless Truck at Texas[OPERATIONAL]
Texas · Jun 1, 2024
- Kodiak Driverless Truck at Atlas Energy Services, Texas, USA[OPERATIONAL]
Atlas Energy Services, Texas, USA · Jun 10, 2025
- Kodiak Driverless Truck at Texas[OPERATIONAL]
Texas · Jan 1, 2024
- Kodiak Driverless Truck at Canada[PILOT]
Canada · Jan 1, 2025
- Kodiak Driverless Truck at Texas–Georgia Corridor, USA[PILOT]
Texas–Georgia Corridor, USA · Sep 1, 2024
- Kodiak Driverless Truck at Mountain View, California, USA[ANNOUNCED]
Mountain View, California, USA · Jun 1, 2025
- Kodiak Driverless Truck at Permian Basin, Texas, USA[OPERATIONAL]
Permian Basin, Texas, USA · Mar 31, 2026
- Kodiak Driverless Truck at United States[PILOT]
United States · Jan 1, 2026
- Kodiak Driver at San Antonio to San Francisco Bay Area, USA[PILOT]
San Antonio to San Francisco Bay Area, USA · Jan 1, 2026
- Kodiak Driver at Alberta, Canada[PILOT]
Alberta, Canada · May 7, 2026
- Kodiak Driverless Truck at Permian Basin, Texas, USA[OPERATIONAL]
Permian Basin, Texas, USA · Jun 1, 2026
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Kodiak Robotics?
Mountain View, CA-based autonomous trucking company founded in 2018 by Don Burnette (CEO), a former Waymo co-founder. Kodiak develops the Kodiak Driver autonomous driving system for long-haul freight, partnering with carriers like Uber Freight for scaled deployment. The company has raised 65M total including a 25M Series B from Battery Ventures and Bridgestone Americas.
What does Kodiak Robotics make?
Kodiak Robotics has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Kodiak Driverless Truck (Kodiak Robotics builds physical robots).
Is Kodiak Robotics publicly traded?
Yes. Kodiak Robotics is publicly traded on public markets, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Kodiak Robotics?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Kodiak Robotics building in the same form factors include Tesla, Waymo, Aurora Innovation, BelAZ.
Who is the CEO of Kodiak Robotics?
Don Burnette is the ceo of Kodiak Robotics, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Kodiak Robotics?
Kodiak Robotics is publicly traded (public markets), so its shares can be bought through any broker.
Where is Kodiak Robotics headquartered?
Kodiak Robotics is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, USA.
How much funding has Kodiak Robotics raised?
Kodiak Robotics has raised approximately $225M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Kodiak Robotics?
Kodiak Robotics is publicly held by its shareholders.
Where does Kodiak Robotics operate robots?
Kodiak Robotics operates 11 verified deployments, including at Permian Basin, Texas, USA, United States, San Antonio to San Francisco Bay Area, USA.
How many robots has Kodiak Robotics deployed?
DEPLOY has 11 verified Kodiak Robotics deployments on record at sites including Permian Basin, Texas, USA, United States, San Antonio to San Francisco Bay Area, 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 Kodiak Robotics a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Kodiak Robotics ranks in roughly the top 4% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Kodiak Robotics safe?
Kodiak 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.