Locomation
[PRIVATE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Pittsburgh, PA · Est. in 2018 by Carnegie mellon university robotics experts. · 1 model registered · 2 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Locomation: 1 model, 2 deployments across 2 regions, $14.0M raised. 3 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$14.0M
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Locomation was a Pittsburgh-based autonomous trucking company founded in 2018 by Carnegie mellon university robotics experts. The company developed Autonomous Relay Convoy (ARC) technology enabling human-led platooning of trucks on highway routes.
Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
- AV
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Locomation.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Co-founder & CTO
Co-founder & CEO
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Partnership
MOST RECENT
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
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FAQ
What is Locomation?
Locomation was a Pittsburgh-based autonomous trucking company founded in 2018 by Carnegie mellon university robotics experts. The company developed Autonomous Relay Convoy (ARC) technology enabling human-led platooning of trucks on highway routes.
What does Locomation make?
Locomation has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: ARC (Autonomous Relay Convoy) (Locomation builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is Locomation publicly traded?
No. Locomation is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Locomation?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Locomation building in the same form factors include Tesla, Waymo, Aurora Innovation, BelAZ.
Who is the CEO of Locomation?
Tekin Meriçli is the founder of Locomation, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Locomation?
Locomation is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $14M in disclosed funding.
Where is Locomation headquartered?
Locomation is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
How much funding has Locomation raised?
Locomation has raised approximately $14M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Locomation?
Locomation is privately held and venture-backed ($14M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Locomation operate robots?
Locomation operates 2 verified deployments, including at United States (multiple hotel chains), Germany, Europe.
How many robots has Locomation deployed?
DEPLOY has 2 verified Locomation deployments on record at sites including United States (multiple hotel chains), Germany, Europe. 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 Locomation a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Locomation ranks in roughly the top 59% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Locomation safe?
Locomation 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.