Gideon

Chicago, Illinois, USA · ≈190 employees · gideon.ai

Gideon is a robotics and AI company founded in 2017, specializing in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for material-handling automation across various sectors, including manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and retail. The company utilizes a combination of 3D vision, spatial AI, and deep learning to automate complex manual tasks, such as trailer loading and unloading, while collaborating with human operators in dynamic environments. Gideon's core offering includes a fleet of AI-driven mobile robots designed to efficiently manage high-variability tasks with minimal infrastructure changes. Their flagship product, Trey, is an autonomous forklift that streamlines loading and unloading operations. The company operates on a subscription model that encompasses hardware, software updates, maintenance, and technical support, ensuring seamless integration into existing workflows. Gideon aims to address challenges like labor shortages and rising logistics demands, enhancing efficiency and safety in industrial settings. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional operations in Croatia.