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Cosmic Robotics

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cosmicrobotics.com

Cosmic-1A is an 8-wheeled robotic vehicle with gripper arm, suction-cup end-effector, onboard cameras, and GPS guidance; runs the Particle domain-specific AI platform for real-time jobsite decisions, QA automation, asset tracking, and workflow routing; installs one solar panel every 30–40 s, cutting labor cost by up to 50 % and more than doubling daily installation throughput.

HeadquartersSan Francisco, US
Founded2023
Corporate funding$4M
Team1-10
Deployments1
Open roles1
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentCorporate
StageSeed
FoundersJames Emerick (CEO), Lewis Jones (CTO)
Regions servedNorth America
Countries deployedUS
Service footprintSan Francisco, CA HQ; Cosmic-1A deployed across multiple utility-scale solar projects in the United States
Last reviewed2026-07-05
MX

Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

Machineconstruction

Cosmic-1A

  • 8-wheeled autonomous platform with 6-axis industrial robot arm, suction-cup end-effector, onboard batteries and computer

    vendor-stated hardware configuration for solar panel handling

    Claim source
  • 1 panel every 30–40 seconds; handles panels up to 90 lbs

    vendor-stated installation cycle time and maximum panel weight

    Claim source
  • >2× daily throughput vs. manual crew; up to 50% labor cost reduction

    vendor-stated productivity gains vs. unassisted human installation teams

    Claim source
  • Particle AI platform for real-time QA automation, asset tracking, and workflow routing on jobsite

    vendor-stated onboard AI/software suite for autonomous jobsite decisions

    Claim source
DP

Deployment log

Announced and cited only

AnnouncedCustomerSiteCountryCountEvidence
2026-02-03SunRobi / Sunstall (first certified operator)solar installationUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
CA

Funding history

Publicly announced rounds

Investors on recordY CombinatorGiant VenturesMaC Venture CapitalHCVC
HR

Hiring signal

Public job board · 2026-07-13

Open roles1

Hiring is an operating signal, not deployment evidence. Roles are refreshed from the company’s public careers system.

Robotics Software EngineerEngineering · Cosmic HQ
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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2026-02-01SunRobi / Sunstall became first certified Cosmic Robotics operator following multiple successful US solar project deploymentsSolar Power World
2025-04-16Raised $4 M Seed round led by Giant Ventures, with MaC Venture Capital and HCVC; won U.S. DOE American-Made Solar PrizeUSA Solar Cell
SC

Source ledger

4 unique public sources

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Cosmic Robotics: autonomous construction equipmentCosmic Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Cosmic Robotics' robots could speed up solar panel deployments for data centersTechCrunch · retrieved 2026-07-05
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SunRobi is first certified operator of Cosmic Robotics autonomous solar installation systemsSolar Power World · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Cosmic Robotics raises $4 million to accelerate solar installationsUSA Solar Cell · retrieved 2026-07-05