RoboForce
RoboForce is a Milpitas, California company founded in 2023 by Leo Ma, its chief executive, who previously co-founded a start-up that went on to a Nasdaq listing. It builds Titan, a dual-armed mobile manipulator for demanding outdoor industrial work, in wheeled and tracked versions, that can carry up to 40 kg and performs five core skills: pick, place, press, twist and connect. RoboForce calls its product Robo-Labor and targets dirty, dangerous and repetitive jobs in solar energy, data centres, shipping, mining, logistics, manufacturing and space operations. It introduced Titan in May 2025 alongside US$15 million in total funding, after a US$10 million early round in January 2025, and NVIDIA chief executive Jensen Huang highlighted Titan in a GTC keynote in late 2025. In March 2026 RoboForce raised US$52 million led by YZi Labs, with participation from Jerry Yang, Myron Scholes and Carnegie Mellon University, for total funding of about US$67 million. It has early deployments with partners in more than 12 countries.
💡Notable Achievement: RoboForce raised US$52 million led by YZi Labs in March 2026, for about US$67 million in total, and its Titan robot was highlighted in an NVIDIA GTC keynote.
What Does RoboForce Do?
RoboForce is a Milpitas company founded in 2023 by Leo Ma that builds Titan, a dual-armed mobile manipulator for outdoor industrial work.
“Robo-Labor for dirty and dangerous jobs.”
Titan
Up to 40 kg payload and five core skills.
Outdoor Focus
Solar, mining, shipping and logistics.
Funding
US$52 million round in March 2026.
What Can RoboForce Robots Actually Do?
Cross-portfolio operational capabilities, manipulation tasks, and environmental competencies
Outdoor pick, place, press, twist and connect.
Solar Installation
Handles work in solar fields.
Heavy Handling
Carries up to 40 kg.
RoboForce Robots
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TITAN
Manufactured by RoboForce
Titan by RoboForce is a rugged, AI-powered industrial mobile manipulator engineered to automate challenging tasks in demanding outdoor and industrial environments. Built with modular hardware, dual arms, and a robust wheeled or tracked base, Titan delivers precision to within 1 mm and supports heavy payloads up to 40 kg. Its advanced Domain Intelligence enables autonomous navigation, spatial understanding, and adaptive task execution across sectors like solar, mining, manufacturing, and logistics. With an 8-hour runtime and a scalable design, Titan combines durability, versatility, and cutting-edge AI to elevate industrial automation beyond traditional fixed systems.
RoboForce Timeline & Milestones
Evolutionary history, landmark prototypes, major acquisitions, and commercial roadmap
RoboForce founded in California
Leo Ma founds RoboForce in Milpitas, California, to build robots for dirty, dangerous and repetitive industrial work.
Source: therobotreport.com
Titan introduced with $15 million in funding
RoboForce introduces its Titan mobile manipulator for real-world industrial deployment and announces US$15 million in total funding.
Source: prnewswire.com
Titan featured in NVIDIA GTC keynote
NVIDIA chief executive Jensen Huang highlights RoboForce's Titan robot in a GTC keynote on physical AI.
Source: roboticstomorrow.com
$52 million round led by YZi Labs
RoboForce raises US$52 million led by YZi Labs to commercialise Titan, bringing total funding to US$67 million.
Source: therobotreport.com
RoboForce Competitors by Category
Direct industry rivals grouped by specific robotics domain
Boston Dynamics
→Model: Atlas / Stretch
Focus: Dynamic hydraulic and heavy warehouse manipulators
Apptronik
→Model: Apollo
Focus: Industrial automotive humanoids
Sarcos Robotics
Industry PeerModel: Guardian XT
Focus: Heavy-duty teleoperated industrial manipulators
What Makes RoboForce Different?
Editorial AnalysisOrigin of Bots objective strategic assessment, engineering moats, and commercial hurdles
Key Strengths & Moats
- ✓Strong recent funding.
- ✓Deployments in 12+ countries.
Core Strategic Focus
Scaling manufacturing and customers.
Road Ahead & Challenges
- •Early deployment stage.
- •No published price.
RoboForce vs Key Competitors
Strategic capability matrix across platform categories, commercial readiness, and target markets
Operating Environment
- Titan (RoboForce)
- Rugged Outdoor Construction / Plants
- Apollo (Apptronik)
- Automotive Factory Floors
- Stretch (Boston Dynamics)
- Warehouse Indoor Floors
- Gino 1 (Geek+)
- E-Commerce Fulfillment Centers
Payload Capacity
- Titan (RoboForce)
- 25 kg per Arm
- Apollo (Apptronik)
- 25 kg Total Carrying
- Stretch (Boston Dynamics)
- 23 kg Single Arm
- Gino 1 (Geek+)
- 15 kg per Arm
Weather Protection
- Titan (RoboForce)
- IP65 All-Weather Dust/Rain
- Apollo (Apptronik)
- Indoor Cleanroom / Factory
- Stretch (Boston Dynamics)
- Indoor Warehouse Standard
- Gino 1 (Geek+)
- Indoor Warehouse Standard
Core AI Platform
- Titan (RoboForce)
- NVIDIA Isaac Physical AI
- Apollo (Apptronik)
- Proprietary Embedded
- Stretch (Boston Dynamics)
- Boston Dynamics Perception
- Gino 1 (Geek+)
- Geek+ Brain VLA
| Strategic Dimension | Titan (RoboForce) | Apollo (Apptronik) | Stretch (Boston Dynamics) | Gino 1 (Geek+) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Environment | Rugged Outdoor Construction / Plants | Automotive Factory Floors | Warehouse Indoor Floors | E-Commerce Fulfillment Centers |
| Payload Capacity | 25 kg per Arm | 25 kg Total Carrying | 23 kg Single Arm | 15 kg per Arm |
| Weather Protection | IP65 All-Weather Dust/Rain | Indoor Cleanroom / Factory | Indoor Warehouse Standard | Indoor Warehouse Standard |
| Core AI Platform | NVIDIA Isaac Physical AI | Proprietary Embedded | Boston Dynamics Perception | Geek+ Brain VLA |
Corporate Ecosystem & Ownership Structure
Parent company relationships, historical acquisitions, and global operating facilities
YZi Labs
Led the March 2026 round.
Ownership & Acquisition History
Led the March 2026 round.
Global Facilities & Operating Hubs
RoboForce Headquarters
HQMilpitas, California, United States
Articles & Industry News
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Frequently Asked Questions
8 AnswersVerified answers, company specifications, and deployment details about RoboForce
What is RoboForce?
RoboForce is a Milpitas, California company, founded in 2023, that builds Titan, a dual-armed mobile manipulator for demanding outdoor industrial work such as solar, mining and shipping.
Who founded RoboForce?
RoboForce was founded by Leo Ma, its chief executive, who previously co-founded a company that went on to a Nasdaq listing. The team includes experts from Carnegie Mellon, Amazon Robotics and Tesla.
What is the RoboForce Titan?
Titan is a dual-armed mobile manipulator in wheeled and tracked versions that can carry up to 40 kg and performs pick, place, press, twist and connect tasks in outdoor industrial settings.
How much has RoboForce raised?
RoboForce raised US$52 million in March 2026, led by YZi Labs, for total funding of about US$67 million, following an earlier US$15 million introduced with Titan in 2025.
What jobs is Titan built for?
Titan targets dirty, dangerous and repetitive jobs in solar energy, data centres, shipping, mining, logistics, manufacturing and space operations, which RoboForce calls Robo-Labor.
Where is Titan being deployed?
RoboForce is at an early deployment stage with certified partners in more than 12 countries, and plans to scale manufacturing and deepen customer collaborations.
Where is RoboForce based?
RoboForce is headquartered in Milpitas, California, in Silicon Valley, and was highlighted by NVIDIA's Jensen Huang at GTC in late 2025.
How much does Titan cost?
RoboForce has not published a price for Titan. It positions the robot as on-demand labour for industrial work rather than as a consumer product.
Verified Data & Editorial Assurance
Compiled from verified corporate filings, official RoboForce datasheets, and robotics engineering registries. Information has been verified against official manufacturer documentation. For commercial procurement or proprietary integrations, contact the manufacturer directly.