material handling

Gideon

Automate complex material-handling tasks in warehouses and logistics centers using AI-powered autonomous mobile robots designed to work safely alongside human teams.

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About Gideon

Gideon is a robotics and AI technology company that develops flexible autonomous mobile robots designed to transform global supply chain operations. The company focuses on solving the challenges associated with heavy manual material handling in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and retail. By utilizing a category-defining Physical-AI platform, Gideon provides solutions that automate some of the most labor-intensive tasks in the logistics chain. Their primary goal is to bridge the labor gap in scarce markets while bringing a high level of predictability and efficiency to traditional material handling workflows. The core of Gideon's technology is a vision-based autonomy system that allows robots to navigate and operate safely in dynamic environments. A key feature of their lineup is the ability to automate the loading and unloading of truck trailers, a task that has historically been difficult to manage without human intervention. By integrating NVIDIA Isaac’s AI models into their technology stack, Gideon’s robots gain advanced AI acceleration and high-performance perception capabilities. Unlike traditional automated guided vehicles that require fixed paths or magnetic strips, these robots use sophisticated vision sensors to understand their surroundings, allowing them to work safely alongside people and existing warehouse equipment. This technology is specifically designed for enterprise-level operations in the logistics and manufacturing sectors. It is an ideal solution for facility managers and supply chain directors looking to lean out their processes and reduce the costs associated with manual labor. Rather than replacing the workforce, the platform is designed to superpower existing teams, allowing human workers to transition into higher-value roles as designers and overseers of the automation process. This collaborative approach ensures that robots handle the most strenuous and repetitive tasks, while humans manage the overall operation. What sets Gideon apart from other robotics providers is their focus on the TREY solution for trailer handling and their deep integration of advanced AI vision. While many companies offer simple point-to-point transport, Gideon addresses the complex bottleneck of the loading dock. Their partnership with NVIDIA and the high concentration of specialized robotics PhDs within their leadership team provide a strong foundation for continuous innovation in the autonomous mobile robot space.

Gideon pros & cons

Pros

  • Integrates NVIDIA Isaac AI models for high-performance navigation and acceleration.
  • Specifically automates the high-difficulty task of loading and unloading truck trailers.
  • Vision-based autonomy allows for greater flexibility than traditional fixed-path robotics.
  • Designed to work safely in dynamic environments alongside human staff.
  • Led by a team of PhD-level researchers with deep expertise in robotics and autonomy.

Cons

  • Requires direct consultation for pricing as no standard public plans are available.
  • Focused primarily on large-scale industrial environments rather than small businesses.
  • Implementation requires shifting staff roles from manual labor to automation oversight.

Gideon use cases

  • Logistics managers can deploy autonomous forklifts to automate the repetitive and heavy task of unloading trailers at distribution centers.
  • Manufacturing facility directors can use vision-based AMRs to move materials between production lines without installing fixed infrastructure.
  • Warehouse supervisors in labor-scarce regions can bridge the staffing gap by using robots for material handling while upskilling workers to overseer roles.

Gideon features

  • trailer loading and unloading
  • autonomous mobile robots (amrs)
  • labor gap bridging
  • predictive material handling
  • physical-ai platform
  • safe human-robot collaboration
  • nvidia isaac integration
  • ai & vision-based autonomy

Gideon pricing

Is Gideon free? No, Gideon doesn't offer a free plan.

Enterprise

Price varies

  • Autonomous trailer loading
  • Vision-based navigation
  • NVIDIA Isaac AI integration
  • Human-safe operation
  • Predictive analytics
  • Full hardware support

Gideon FAQs

What industries is Gideon's technology designed for?

Gideon focuses on automating the toughest manual material-handling jobs in the manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and retail sectors.

Can these robots work safely around human employees?

Yes, the robots are specifically designed to work safely with and around people and existing equipment using AI and vision-based autonomy.

What specific task does the TREY robot perform?

TREY is an autonomous forklift solution specifically designed to automate the loading and unloading of truck trailers.

How does Gideon utilize NVIDIA technology?

Gideon integrates NVIDIA Isaac's AI models into their technology stack to enhance logistic operations with AI acceleration and high-performance perception.

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Field Test & Commissioning Engineer - Chicago (IL)

Benefits:

  • Flexible & remote work

  • Medical, dental & vision plan

  • 22 vacation days per year

  • Full paid sick-leave

  • 401 (k) retirement plan

Experience Requirements:

  • Experience with robotics, industrial automation, or commissioning

  • Basic experience with Linux OS, Docker and Git

  • Basics in scripting programming languages (Bash, Python)

  • Basic software knowledge: logs, system states, network configuration

Other Requirements:

  • Willingness to travel for around 50-60% of the time

  • Valid US work authorization

  • Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities:

  • Commission and configure Gideon’s AMR systems

  • Set up the environment (charging stations, network, and infrastructure)

  • Conduct functional testing and log analysis

  • Provide on-site customer training and knowledge transfer

  • Troubleshoot and resolve system malfunctions

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Senior Business Development Representative - US

Benefits:

  • Competitive base salary

  • Medical, dental & vision plan

  • 22 vacation days per year

  • Fully paid sick-leave

  • 401 (k) retirement plan

Experience Requirements:

  • 3–5+ years in inside sales, sales development, or business development (B2B)

  • Track record of qualifying complex opportunities with structured frameworks

  • Hands-on ownership of the GTM tech stack (Salesforce, Apollo, etc)

  • Strong knowledge of Salesforce CRM and ZoomInfo

  • Experience with content-driven outreach or social selling on LinkedIn

Other Requirements:

  • Experience working with Enterprise Customers preferred

  • Familiarity with industrial automation, robotics, or logistics preferred

Responsibilities:

  • Qualify inbound and outbound leads using ICP and MCBANTER frameworks

  • Run discovery calls to identify customer challenges

  • Manage and prioritize opportunities in Salesforce

  • Build reports and dashboards to track pipeline health

  • Create and share LinkedIn content to attract potential clients

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