Berkshire Grey System

[commercial]

amr · amr · 5 deployments in catalog

Field Advisory

Verified: Berkshire Grey (Bedford MA) builds AI-driven picking, packing, and sortation systems plus mobile robots. SPAC-listed Feb 2021, then taken private by SoftBank: the go-private merger closed July 20 2023 ($1.40/share, ~$375M; SoftBank acquired the ~71.9% it did not already own). Customers reported include Walmart, Target, FedEx (third-party/claimed)., Honest absence (cap-flag): Current 2024-2026 operating scale (headcount, revenue, deployment status) is a genuine gap in quality-bar sources - the verifiable record is event-concentrated on the 2023 SoftBank acquisition. lifecycleState=active (operating privately, restructured); do not assert current scale.

Manufacturer

Berkshire Grey

Form Factor

amr

Lifecycle

commercial

Operational Reality

Audited

Deployments

5

Target Price

Custom Quote

  • AMR
  • COMMERCIAL

Description

Berkshire Grey (Bedford, Massachusetts) builds AI-driven picking, packing, and sortation systems alongside mobile robots for warehouse and fulfillment automation. It was SPAC-listed in February 2021 and then taken private by SoftBank in a go-private merger that closed on July 20 2023 ($1.40 per share, about $375 million; SoftBank acquired the roughly 71.9% stake it did not already own). Reported customers include Walmart, Target, and FedEx (third-party/claimed). The registry records it at commercial maturity but cap-flags an honest absence: there is no quality-bar source on its 2024-2026 operating scale, headcount, or deployment status, since the verifiable record is concentrated on the 2023 acquisition. It continues to operate privately under SoftBank in a restructured form.

Key facts & specs

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website
https://www.berkshiregrey.com/resources/press-release/berkshire-grey-enters-into-definitive-merger-agreement-with-softbank-group-for-go-private-transaction/
maturity
commercial
lifecycle
active
manufacturer
Berkshire Grey
deployments count
5
Maturity stage
commercial
Runtime
24 h
Form Factor
amr (AI picking/sortation systems + mobile robots)
Acquisition price
$1.40 per share, ~$375M
Acquisition date
July 20, 2023
Stake acquired by Soft Bank
~71.9%
Reported customers
Walmart, Target, FedEx (third-party/claimed)

Safety record

Safety Status
Zero incidents on record

No incidents on record for Berkshire Grey System.

Risk Metrics
Incidents: 0
Recalls: 0

FAQ

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What is Berkshire Grey System?

Berkshire Grey (Bedford, Massachusetts) builds AI-driven picking, packing, and sortation systems alongside mobile robots for warehouse and fulfillment automation. It was SPAC-listed in February 2021 and then taken private by SoftBank in a go-private merger that closed on July 20 2023 ($1.40 per share, about $375 million; SoftBank acquired the roughly 71.9% stake it did not already own). Reported customers include Walmart, Target, and FedEx (third-party/claimed). The registry records it at commercial maturity but cap-flags an honest absence: there is no quality-bar source on its 2024-2026 operating scale, headcount, or deployment status, since the verifiable record is concentrated on the 2023 acquisition. It continues to operate privately under SoftBank in a restructured form.

Is Berkshire Grey System actually deployed in the real world?

Yes. Berkshire Grey System is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.

Who makes Berkshire Grey System?

Berkshire Grey System is made by Berkshire Grey, based in Bedford, Massachusetts, USA, founded in 2013.

Where is Berkshire Grey System deployed?

5 verified deployments of Berkshire Grey System are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Global (multiple sites), Memphis, Tennessee, USA, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Can you buy Berkshire Grey System?

Berkshire Grey System is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.

What are alternatives to Berkshire Grey System?

On the DEPLOY registry, comparable amr robots to Berkshire Grey System include LocusBot, AutoStore System, Skypod, Amazon Robotics fleet.

How does Berkshire Grey System compare to LocusBot?

Berkshire Grey System and LocusBot (Locus Robotics · 13 deployments) are both amr robots on the DEPLOY registry. Berkshire Grey System has 5 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.

Is Berkshire Grey System a top amr?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Berkshire Grey System ranks in roughly the top 19% of amr models tracked by the registry.

What is Berkshire Grey System's maturity stage?

Berkshire Grey System is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites.

Is Berkshire Grey System safe?

Berkshire Grey System 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.

What does the Berkshire Grey robot do?

Berkshire Grey builds AI-driven warehouse automation systems that automate manual supply chain tasks: identifying, picking, sorting, packing, and moving. Deployed at FedEx for fully autonomous robotic trailer unloading. The system recognizes variable package mix and makes real-time decisions to safely maneuver inside trailers.

Deployments

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Sectors & applications

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