Covariant

Covariant is an American company based in Emeryville, California, focused on AI-powered robotic automation for warehouses and fulfillment centers. Founded in 2017 by AI researchers from UC Berkeley and OpenAI, Covariant aims to develop the "Covariant Brain," a universal AI system that allows robots to operate autonomously in complex environments. The company specializes in advanced AI robotic systems that automate pick-and-place processes, enhancing logistics, e-commerce, and supply chain operations. Covariant's core product, the Covariant Brain, enables robotic arms to perform various tasks such as goods-to-person picking and order sortation. Additionally, the RFM-1 foundation model, launched in 2024, improves robots' understanding of their surroundings using multimodal data. Covariant One is a performance-based model that aligns robotic automation with warehouse operational success. Covariant collaborates with leading warehouse integrators and logistics providers, including ABB and KNAPP, to scale robotic automation. With a strong research foundation and significant funding, Covariant is at the forefront of AI robotics innovation, setting new standards in warehouse automation.