What Stanley Robotics does

Stanley Robotics is a French deep-tech company founded in 2015 in Paris by Clément Boussard (CEO) and Aurélien Cord (CTO), both PhD-trained roboticists, that builds autonomous outdoor mobile robots for vehicle parking and car logistics. Its core product, the "Stan" robot, lifts and moves passenger cars up to 3 tons in outdoor environments, using a proprietary sensor and software stack that combines SLAM and differential GPS for centimeter-accurate localization, LIDAR and camera-based obstacle detection, and a modular ROS-based control architecture. A proprietary Fleet Management Software layer handles site mapping, real-time inventory, task scheduling, dynamic trajectory allocation, and API integration with customer management, flight-information, and delivery-planning systems.

The company monetizes via a Robots-as-a-Service model in which customers pay per car moved rather than purchasing hardware; multi-year contracts are scoped through feasibility studies, pilots, and phased rollouts. Stanley Robotics sells primarily to enterprise customers across two verticals: airports (autonomous valet parking, including Lyon, London Gatwick, and Basel Mulhouse) and finished vehicle logistics (FVL) operators and OEMs (including GEFCO, TRAMOSA, MOSOLF, and a Canadian FVL company). An internal R&D unit, the Mobility Lab, explores heavier-vehicle handling and alternative autonomy modes. The company operates in France, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Japan (via MHI), and South Korea (via its parent HL Robotics), and was acquired by HL Robotics, a subsidiary of South Korean HL Holdings, in October 2024.

Name

Stanley Robotics

Legal name

Stanley Robotics

Website

https://stanley-robotics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stanley Robotics develops autonomous outdoor mobile robots for airport valet parking and finished vehicle logistics, serving enterprise customers across Europe and Asia-Pacific via a Robots-as-a-Service model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autonomous Parking and Vehicle Logistics Robotics

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Warehouse Robotics (HDAAAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Robot Hardware, Actuators & Components (sensors, grippers, motors) (HDAAAIAL), Robot Software, Autonomy Stacks & Simulation (ROS, digital twins) (HDAAAIAK)

Keywords

• Autonomous parking robots
• Robotic valet parking
• Car logistics automation
• Outdoor mobile robots
• Finished vehicle logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Robots as a Service (RaaS): Customers do not buy robots; they buy a service measured by the number of cars they need moving. The company provides robots from production, setup, constant improvement, and maintenance. Customers only pay for the service they actually need and use.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stanley Robotics designs, manufactures, and operates Stan, an autonomous outdoor mobile robot that lifts and moves vehicles up to 3 tons 24/7, paired with a proprietary Fleet Management Software for real-time visualization, task scheduling, and trajectory optimization. The company delivers turnkey Autonomous Valet Parking services for airports, railway stations, and shopping centers, as well as Car Logistics Solutions for OEMs, logistics providers, port terminals, and inland compounds, all provided under a Robots-as-a-Service model.

Product overview

Stanley Robotics is a deep tech company that combines hardware and software to provide solutions for outdoor logistics. The core product portfolio consists of Stan, an autonomous outdoor mobile robot capable of lifting and moving vehicles up to 3 tons, paired with a proprietary Fleet Management Software platform that provides real-time visualization, task scheduling, and trajectory allocation. The company offers two main solution offerings: Autonomous Valet Parking (for airports, railway stations, shopping centers) and Car Logistics Solutions (for OEMs, logistics providers, port terminals, inland compounds). Through its Mobility Lab R&D division, the company explores next-generation solutions including autonomous vehicle direction systems. The company also offers PARKIE, an indoor autonomous parking robot acquired through its parent company HL Robotics. All solutions operate on a Robots-as-a-Service model where robots are provided as a service rather than sold outright. The technology stack uses LIDAR and camera sensors, SLAM and dGPS for localization, and AI-based optimization software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stan: The autonomous robot developed by Stanley Robotics for parking cars and moving vehicles in outdoor environments. Stan lifts and moves cars autonomously, inspired by Star Wars' astromech droids and self-driving car technology.

Products and services

• Stan Autonomous Mobile Robot Autonomous outdoor mobile robot that lifts and moves vehicles up to 3 tons, operating 24/7 with autonomous charging. Uses LIDAR and camera sensors for obstacle detection and centimeter-accurate SLAM and dGPS localization. Provided as part of the Robots-as-a-Service offering to airports and automotive logistics operators.
• Fleet Management Software Proprietary software platform providing real-time fleet management, task allocation, trajectory calculation, site mapping, stocks management, fleet supervision, and integration with customer management systems via flexible APIs, including connection to flight information and delivery planning systems.
• Autonomous Valet Parking Service Turnkey outdoor autonomous valet parking service for airports, railway stations, and shopping centers. Increases parking capacity by up to 50%, provides 24/7 operations, eliminates vehicle damage from human error, and delivers a stress-free customer experience with secure vehicle storage.
• Car Logistics Solutions Autonomous mobile robot solutions for car logistics providers, OEMs, port terminals, inland compounds, and vehicle remarketing companies. Optimizes space utilization, coordinates with shipping and production schedules, reduces truck driver wait times, and enables 24/7 vehicle handling with zero damage.
• PARKIE Indoor Autonomous Parking Robot Indoor autonomous parking robot (AMR) developed by parent company HL Robotics, capable of navigating independently, detecting obstacles, and lifting vehicles. Requires no additional infrastructure and includes a mobile app for real-time vehicle location monitoring and API integration with parking and building management systems. Offered through Stanley Robotics' product portfolio following the HL Robotics acquisition.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% increase in parking/storage capacity
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HL Robotics (HL Holdings)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024In October 2024, HL Robotics, a subsidiary of HL Holdings (South Korea), acquired Stanley Robotics to unite two industry leaders to revolutionize global robotic parking technology. Stanley Robotics joined as a subsidiary, marking the beginning of global synergy in technology, markets, and talent. The acquisition positions HL Robotics as a leader in the emerging global autonomous parking robot market valued at USD 6.7 billion.
• MOSOLFcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022Framework agreement for automated compound logistics signed in October 2022. MOSOLF is a leading technology and logistics service provider in the international automotive industry. Started first test project with 4 robots managing 1000 storage locations on a 3-hectare site. Goal to cover the entire site with robots by 2023 to control over 100,000 vehicle movements per year.
• GEFCOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2021Pilot project starting December 2021 at Nanteuil-le-Haudouin platform in France. Two Stan robots tested for moving and parking used cars on approximately 100 dedicated parking spaces. GEFCO is a global multimodal supply chain expert and leading provider of automotive logistics in Europe. The project assesses integration with GEFCO's vehicle logistics processes.
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2021Partnership Framework Agreement signed in Winter 2021 with investment deal for business in Japan and Asia-Pacific. MHI invested in Stanley Robotics technology to accelerate value delivery to customers through automation. Together, they aim to bring Robotic Autonomous Car Transportation Systems to several industries in Japan and Asia-Pacific. The partnership involves extensive cooperation in improving robotic capabilities by joining Stanley's expertise in autonomous mobile parking robots and MHI's industrial power.
• TRAMOSAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2021First projects managing car movements in outdoor compounds started in 2021. TRAMOSA is a service provider working with Stanley Robotics to optimize space, increase flexibility, and improve quality in vehicle logistics operations.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Symbotic: Public company providing AI-enabled robotic automation for warehouse and supply chain operations. Comparable as an enterprise-scale AI robotics vendor selling autonomous fleets with software-defined fleet optimization to logistics customers.
• AutoStore: Global leader in automated storage and retrieval systems with high-density space-optimization claims (similar 50%+ density uplift narrative). Comparable as a space-multiplying automation vendor to enterprise logistics customers, though using cube storage rather than AMRs.
• Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR): Manufacturer of autonomous mobile robots for indoor logistics and material handling. Comparable autonomous-mobility platform technology, though focused on indoor warehouse/payload movement rather than outdoor car logistics.
• Geek+: Global warehouse robotics company offering autonomous mobile robots, goods-to-person, and sorting systems. Comparable as an AMR vendor with proprietary fleet management software and a RaaS-style commercial motion targeting enterprise logistics customers.
• Nuro: Developer of autonomous vehicles for last-mile delivery using similar LIDAR, camera, and SLAM stacks. Comparable as a broader outdoor autonomous mobility platform, but focused on goods delivery rather than vehicle parking/logistics.

Emerging players

• NAVYA: French autonomous mobility company producing self-driving shuttles for passenger and logistics applications. Comparable as a French-headquartered autonomy startup with overlapping sensor fusion and fleet management software heritage.
• EasyMile: French autonomous vehicle company deploying driverless shuttles and tow tractors in industrial, airport, and urban environments. Comparable as a European deep-tech autonomy player with overlapping SLAM/LIDAR sensor stacks and similar enterprise GTM.

Direct peers

• HL Robotics: Stanley Robotics' parent company and developer of PARKIE, the world's first indoor autonomous parking robot. Most direct comparable as a sibling product line addressing the same end-customer need (autonomous parking) but in indoor environments; now commercially bundled under one group.
• Outrider: Outrider develops autonomous electric yard trucks for logistics yards. Most directly comparable as an outdoor autonomous mobility platform automating vehicle movement in industrial compounds — the same problem Stanley solves for finished vehicles.

Others

• Konecranes: Global manufacturer of industrial cranes, hoists, and material handling equipment with growing automation portfolio. Adjacent as a longstanding heavy-material-handling vendor whose customers overlap with Stanley's logistics/industrial buyers, though operating in lifting equipment rather than autonomous mobility.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors6 records

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M&A

Investments

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