Covariant
Founded Year
2017Stage
Series C - II | AliveTotal Raised
$207MValuation
$0000Last Raised
$80M | 3 yrs agoRevenue
$0000Mosaic Score The Mosaic Score is an algorithm that measures the overall financial health and market potential of private companies.
-113 points in the past 30 days
About Covariant
Covariant develops automation solutions using artificial intelligence (AI) in the robotics sector. Its main offering, the Covariant Brain, is an AI platform intended to allow robots to pick various items autonomously from day one, supporting warehouse operations. Its technology is used by fulfillment companies to improve operational processes and tackle labor challenges. It was formerly known as Embodied Intelligence. It was founded in 2017 and is based in Emeryville, California.
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Covariant's Product Videos
ESPs containing Covariant
The ESP matrix leverages data and analyst insight to identify and rank leading companies in a given technology landscape.
The robot foundation model developers market refers to the segment of the artificial intelligence and robotics industry focused on developing foundational AI models for a wide variety of robotic form factors. These models, built on advanced machine learning architectures, provide the underlying capabilities for a wide array of robotic tasks, such as perception, decision-making, and interaction. Th…
Covariant named as Challenger among 15 other companies, including Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon.
Covariant's Products & Differentiators
Robotic Putwall
ln batch picking operations for apparel, health & beauty, general ecommerce, etc., Covariant robotic solutions can autonomously sort items into an order bin or putwall — freeing up workers for more value-added tasks while increasing throughput.
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Research containing Covariant
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CB Insights Intelligence Analysts have mentioned Covariant in 4 CB Insights research briefs, most recently on Jul 31, 2025.
Expert Collections containing Covariant
Expert Collections are analyst-curated lists that highlight the companies you need to know in the most important technology spaces.
Covariant is included in 7 Expert Collections, including Robotics.
Robotics
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300 items
The winners of the 4th annual CB Insights AI 100.
Future Unicorns 2019
50 items
Supply Chain & Logistics Tech
754 items
Advanced Manufacturing
6,973 items
Companies in the advanced manufacturing tech space, including companies focusing on technologies across R&D, mass production, or sustainability
Future of the Factory (2024)
436 items
This collection contains companies in the key markets highlighted in the Future of the Factory 2024 report. Companies are not exclusive to the categories listed.
Latest Covariant News
Oct 8, 2025
亚马逊“盲眼”机器人30秒跑酷首秀惊艳！华人学者领衔 不光耍酷，干起活来，搬箱子也不在话下。 OmniRetarget使强化学习策略能够在复杂环境中学习长时程的“移-操一体”（loco-manipulation）技能，并实现从仿真到人形机器人的零样本迁移。 网友表示：又能跑酷、还能干活，这不比特斯拉的擎天柱强10倍？ 此外，保留任务相关的交互使得数据能够进行高效的数据增强，进而从单个演示推广到不同的机器人本体、地形和物体配置，以减少不同变体的数据收集成本。 在与其他动作重定向方法的对比中，OmniRetarget在所有关键方面：硬约束、物体交互、地形交互、数据增强表现出了全面的方法优势。 接下来就让我们具体来看。 在研究中，交互网格被定义为一个体积结构，用于保持身体部位、物体与环境之间的空间关系。 拉普拉斯坐标衡量每个关键点与其邻居点之间的相对关系，从而在重定向动作时保留局部空间结构和接触关系。 优化则使用顺序二次规划风格的迭代方法，每帧以上一帧的最优解作为初值，以保证时间上的连续性和平滑性。 在机器人-物体的交互中，研究通过增强物体的空间位置和形状来生成多样化的交互（位姿和平移进行增强，并在局部坐标系中构建交互网格）。 在机器人-地形的交互中，研究通过改变平台的高度和深度，并引入额外约束来生成多样化的地形场景。 得益于干净且保留交互的参考数据，OmniRetarget仅需最小化奖励即可高保真跟踪，无需繁琐调参。 此外，相似动作会分组训练以加快策略收敛，不同的任务（如搬箱和平台攀爬）则采用不同策略设置。 实验结论 最后，研究团队将OmniRetarget与PHC、GMR和VideoMimic等开源重定向基线进行了比较。 下游强化学习策略评估表明，高质量重定向动作直接提升策略成功率，OmniRetarget在所有任务中均领先基线 10% 以上，且表现更稳定。 One more thing FAR的前身是著名机器人技术公司Covariant，创始人均为出自UCBerkeley的Pieter Abbeel、Peter Chen、Rocky Duan 和Tianhao Zhang。 （注：Pieter Abbeel是Rocky Duan和Tianhao Zhang的导师） 其中，Pieter Abbeel可谓是机器人领域的大佬，他是伯克利机器人学习实验室（Berkeley Robot Learning Lab）主任以及伯克利人工智能研究实验室（Berkeley AI Research, BAIR）的联合主任。 早在去年8月，亚马逊就与Covariant达成协议，获得该公司技术的“非排他性”许可，聘用Covariant四分之一的员工，同时Covariant的创始人Pieter Abbeel、Peter Chen、和Rocky Duan也将加入亚马逊。 目前，由Rocky Duan担任Amazon FAR研究负责人。 不得不说，亚马逊（Amazon）的机器人，真的有点惊艳（Amazing）。 已经开始期待他们之后的工作了！
Covariant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Covariant founded?
Covariant was founded in 2017.
Where is Covariant's headquarters?
Covariant's headquarters is located at 5905 Christie Avenue, Emeryville.
What is Covariant's latest funding round?
Covariant's latest funding round is Series C - II.
How much did Covariant raise?
Covariant raised a total of $207M.
Who are the investors of Covariant?
Investors of Covariant include Amplify Partners, Index Ventures, Radical Ventures, CPP Investments, AIX Ventures and 17 more.
Who are Covariant's competitors?
Competitors of Covariant include Modular AI, Nimble, Sileane, AICA, Dexterity and 7 more.
What products does Covariant offer?
Covariant's products include Robotic Putwall and 3 more.
Who are Covariant's customers?
Customers of Covariant include Capacity, GXO, Obeta and McKesson.
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Compare Covariant to Competitors
Berkshire Grey develops artificial intelligence (AI) enabled enterprise robotics aimed at the fulfillment and logistics sectors. The company provides solutions that assist in tasks such as identifying, picking, sorting, packing, and moving goods within a warehouse. Berkshire Grey's technology targets warehouse operations, focusing on the needs of retailers, e-commerce, and logistics enterprises. It was founded in 2013 and is based in Bedford, Massachusetts.
Plus One Robotics provides robotic and automated material handling solutions within the logistics and warehousing industry. The company offers services such as depalletizing, parcel induction, and palletizing, powered by PickOne artificial intelligence (AI) software and supported by human oversight to enhance productivity. Plus One Robotics serves sectors including general merchandise, parcel & post, and third-party logistics (3PL). It was founded in 2016 and is based in San Antonio, Texas.
Scallog provides robotic solutions for order preparation within the logistics sector. The company offers products including mobile robots, shelving systems, and workstations that are intended to automate and optimize warehouse operations. Scallog's solutions are utilized in e-commerce, industrial, retail, fashion, consumer goods, and cosmetic-pharmaceutical sectors. It was founded in 2013 and is based in Nanterre, France.
RightHand Robotics provides robotic piece-picking solutions for order fulfillment in industries like e-commerce and pharmaceuticals. Its offerings include a robotic system for item picking, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, along with fleet management and customer support services. Its technology integrates into existing workflows for order fulfillment. It was founded in 2015 and is based in Charlestown, Massachusetts.
Bleum Robotics provides software and IT development services across industries including high-tech, financial services, and telecommunications. The company focuses on development centers and provides services such as application development, infrastructure support, maintenance, testing, and modernization of legacy systems. Bleum Robotics serves clients in North America and Europe with a focus on delivering solutions through a delivery model. It was founded in 2001 and is based in Englewood, Colorado.
inVia Robotics provides warehouse automation solutions within the logistics and supply chain industry. The company offers products including autonomous mobile robots, an artificial intelligence (AI) powered warehouse intelligence platform, and a modular goods-to-person system aimed at improving warehouse productivity and operational efficiency. inVia Robotics serves e-commerce distribution centers and supply chain operations, providing a robotics-as-a-service model that integrates with existing infrastructure. It was founded in 2015 and is based in Westlake Village, California.
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