Hermes Robotics
Hermes Robotics, based in San Francisco, specializes in transforming existing trucks into autonomous street sweepers to enhance road safety and reduce urban congestion.
Company History
Hermes Robotics, originally known as Hermes Robotics Inc., has been a pioneering force in the Industrials, Manufacturing, and Robotics industry. Based in San Francisco, CA, the company caught public attention when it participated in the Y Combinator W21 batch. By focusing on autonomous truck technology, Hermes Robotics aims to make roads safer and lower urban congestion through their innovative retrofitting kits. These efforts align with their broader mission to transform urban mobility and logistics.
Services
Hermes Robotics offers autonomous street sweeping as a service by retrofitting existing vehicles. This service is designed to enhance urban cleanliness and efficiency by employing low-speed self-driving vehicles. The company prioritizes safety in the design, testing, and operational phases of their autonomous solutions, ensuring reliable performance in real-world conditions.
Location and Team
Hermes Robotics is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, USA. The company operates with a small but dedicated team of five members. Their services are available in various regions, including the United States and Canada, as well as remote and partly remote locations. This geographic flexibility allows them to serve a diverse set of clients and locales.
Y Combinator W21 Batch Participation
Hermes Robotics participated in the Y Combinator W21 batch, a highly regarded startup accelerator program. This participation provided them with critical guidance, mentorship, and funding to help advance their technology and bring it to market. The experience enabled Hermes Robotics to refine their business model and further focus on their innovative autonomous street sweeping solutions.
Product Offerings
The primary product offered by Hermes Robotics is a retrofitting kit that converts most trucks into low-speed self-driving vehicles. These kits enable existing vehicles to perform autonomous street sweeping, offering a practical and cost-effective solution for municipalities and other organizations looking to improve urban maintenance and reduce congestion.