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Marble (Caterpillar)

Marble (Caterpillar)

USA

Marble is a pioneering robotics company dedicated to transforming last-mile delivery through autonomous technology. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, Marble develops intelligent delivery robots designed to navigate city sidewalks and urban environments with precision, safety, and efficiency. These compact, self-driving machines are built to carry groceries, meals, and packages directly to customers’ doors, redefining the way goods move through crowded cities.

At the core of Marble’s technology is the integration of artificial intelligence, computer vision, and advanced mapping systems. This combination allows its robots to detect obstacles, interact safely with pedestrians, and adapt in real time to dynamic environments. By focusing on urban delivery challenges, Marble addresses one of the most complex and expensive aspects of logistics—last-mile fulfillment.

Marble’s mission is to create smarter, greener, and more efficient delivery networks that benefit businesses, consumers, and communities. By reducing reliance on traditional vehicles, the company’s solutions help lower emissions, ease congestion, and provide reliable service in densely populated areas. Serving industries from food and grocery to e-commerce and logistics, Marble positions itself as a leader in autonomous delivery, bringing innovative robotics to the heart of everyday life.

Company Information

Marble Robotics was a San Francisco–based startup founded in 2015 that developed small autonomous robots for last-mile urban delivery. Its robots partnered with services like Yelp Eat24 and DoorDash, offering secure and efficient meal and grocery delivery. Backed by a $10M funding round led by Tencent, Marble aimed to expand robotic logistics beyond food. In 2020, the company’s assets and team were acquired by Caterpillar, integrating its expertise into industrial automation.

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