# Automated Logistic Service Companies 'Rios' Received $28 Million to Scale its Robot Production By Colin Smith | Published 2022-02-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rios References: [venturebeat](https://venturebeat.com/2022/02/22/rios-a-startup-developing-robots-that-can-grasp-objects-has-raised-28-million/) & [rios.ai](https://www.rios.ai/)  'Rios' is a Palo Alto-based startup in the logistics and automation industries. The startup was founded in 2018 and has just received $28 million in a Series A round of funding, which will be used to increase the scale of its robot production. With this funding, Rios will provide existing customers with a wider range of available services and will offer a more appealing logistics solution to new customers. Rios primarily develops factory-ready robots that can efficiently work in factories and warehouses. These robots feature movable arms that can perform a variety of pre-calibrated tasks powered by artificial intelligence. Rios calibrates its robots based on a variety of variables such as product size, conveyer belt speed, and the required torque on the arm. Through Rios's array of efficient AI-powered robotic workers, it provides "automation as a service" to companies interested in its efficient logistics solutions. Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Factory-ready Robotic Workers:** Companies can disrupt the logistics industry by developing and scaling efficient AI-powered robotic workers for factory and warehouse tasks. - **Automation as a Service:** Businesses can revolutionize the logistics industry by providing automation as a service to companies interested in efficient logistics solutions. - **Artificial Intelligence-powered Logistics:** Developing and implementing artificial intelligence-powered logistics solutions can disrupt the logistics industry and lead to more efficient and cost-effective operations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Logistics Industry:** Developing and scaling efficient AI-powered robotic workers for factory and warehouse tasks can revolutionize the logistics industry. - **Automation Industry:** Providing automation as a service to interested companies can disrupt the automation industry and enhance logistics operations. - **Artificial Intelligence Industry:** Developing and implementing artificial intelligence-powered logistics solutions can transform the logistics industry and create new business opportunities for the AI industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Significant Robot-Focused Investments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embodied-artificial-intelligence.md) - [AI-Driven Last-Mile Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rounds.md) - [Logistics Operations Startups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koireader.md) - [End-To-End Parcel Delivery Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endtoend-parcel-delivery-platform.md) - [Robot Navigation Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slamcore.md) - [Autonomous Mobile Robotics Investments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-mobile-robotics.md) - [AI-Powered Cloud Software](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-cloud-software.md) - [Warehouse Service Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/softbank.md) - [IoT-Based Robotics Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roborunner.md)