UNIT AI

[ACTIVE]

Warehouse & Logistics Robotics · HQ: Boston, MA · Est. 2024 · 1 model registered · 2 deployments

New funding roundNew deployment

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies UNIT AI: 1 model, 2 deployments across 2 regions, $12.0M raised. 2 sources back the record.

Ownership

ACTIVE

Capital / Funding

$12M

Headquarters

Boston, MA

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

Boston-based physical AI company building a modular warehouse robotics platform for e-commerce fulfillment and returns. Founded in 2024 by Guy Glass (former Caja Robotics founder, acquired by Fives Group in 2025) and Avihou Barkay (former president of Plus One Robotics). Its plug-and-play UNIT Modular Cube uses palm-sized robots to store and retrieve individual items in as little as 500 sq ft, targeting retailers and 3PLs priced out of traditional warehouse automation

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 91.3%

Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Active fundraising activity with a recent closing. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.

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Key Facts

Funding$12M (Jul 2026), co-led by Prologis Ventures, Dynamo Ventures, Ground Up Ventures
Founded2024
HQBoston, MA, USA
Founder/CEOGuy Glass (previously founded Caja Robotics, sold to Fives Group 2025)
Co-founderAvihou Barkay (former Plus One Robotics president, former Caja Robotics GM)
ProductModular warehouse cube with palm-sized robots for single-item storage/retrieval; installs in 500+ sq ft
CustomersBarrett, ShipCalm, DaVinci, Carter (22 months operating)

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for UNIT AI.

Leadership & Founders

4 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Guy Glasssecondary-verified

Founder & CEO, Co-founder

Avihou Barkaysecondary-verified

Co-founder

Founding Team

Guy Glass[Founder]

cofounder · no longer at company · Caja Robotics

Avihou Barkay[Founder]

cofounder · no longer at company · Plus One Robotics

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

2 entries
Total Tracked0
Operating0
Announced0
Concluded0

Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators

UNIT AI - 2 deploymentsUNIT AI

Platform Models

1 entry

Deployments

2 entries

Sectors & Applications

2 entries

FAQ

11 entries
What is UNIT AI?

Boston-based physical AI company building a modular warehouse robotics platform for e-commerce fulfillment and returns. Founded in 2024 by Guy Glass (former Caja Robotics founder, acquired by Fives Group in 2025) and Avihou Barkay (former president of Plus One Robotics). Its plug-and-play UNIT Modular Cube uses palm-sized robots to store and retrieve individual items in as little as 500 sq ft, targeting retailers and 3PLs priced out of traditional warehouse automation

What does UNIT AI make?

UNIT AI has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: UNIT Modular Cube (UNIT AI builds physical robots).

Who competes with UNIT AI?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to UNIT AI building in the same form factors include Amazon, Boston Dynamics, Locus Robotics, Robotphoenix.

Who is the CEO of UNIT AI?

Guy Glass is the ceo of UNIT AI, per the DEPLOY registry.

Where is UNIT AI headquartered?

UNIT AI is headquartered in Boston, MA, USA.

How much funding has UNIT AI raised?

UNIT AI has raised approximately $12M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.

Where does UNIT AI operate robots?

UNIT AI operates 2 verified deployments, including at United States (multiple hotel chains), Germany, Europe.

How many robots has UNIT AI deployed?

DEPLOY has 2 verified UNIT AI 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 UNIT AI a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, UNIT AI ranks in roughly the top 9% of companies tracked by the registry.

When was UNIT AI founded?

UNIT AI was founded in 2024.

Is UNIT AI safe?

UNIT AI 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.