Factorial

Software Defense

Solid-state batteries for high-altitude drones and mobile robotics. FEST and Solstice platforms enable extended UAV missions

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Highlights

1 fact

Tracked signals (12mo) 21
confidence not yet assessed as of 3 Jun 2026
CITE

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Plain text

Factorial — Tracked signals (12mo): 21. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-06-03; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/factorial/#fact:factorial:signal_count

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_factorial_signal_count,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Factorial — Tracked signals (12mo)},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/factorial/#fact:factorial:signal_count},
  note = {As of 2026-06-03; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "id": "fact:factorial:signal_count",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Factorial — Tracked signals (12mo)",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/factorial/#fact:factorial:signal_count",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        6,
        3
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-06-03; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

What they do

3 products

ProductLaunchEnvironmentStatusCitation
FEST — Outdoor LIMITED
CITE

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Plain text

Factorial — Product: FEST. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/factorial/#fact:factorial:product:fest

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_factorial_product_fest,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Factorial — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/factorial/#fact:factorial:product:fest},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:factorial:product:fest",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Factorial — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/factorial/#fact:factorial:product:fest",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Gammatron — — PROTOTYPE
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Factorial — Product: Gammatron. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/factorial/#fact:factorial:product:gammatron

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_factorial_product_gammatron,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Factorial — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/factorial/#fact:factorial:product:gammatron},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:factorial:product:gammatron",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Factorial — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/factorial/#fact:factorial:product:gammatron",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Solstice — Outdoor LIMITED
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Factorial — Product: Solstice. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/factorial/#fact:factorial:product:solstice

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_factorial_product_solstice,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Factorial — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/factorial/#fact:factorial:product:solstice},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:factorial:product:solstice",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Factorial — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/factorial/#fact:factorial:product:solstice",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Scale & activity

2 deals · 21 signals

21 tracked signals █▁▂ latest 3 Jun 2026
DateDealValue / typeEvidenceCitation
Undated Stellantis Partnership with Factorial PARTNERSHIP source ↗
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Factorial — PARTNERSHIP: Stellantis Partnership with Factorial. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/factorial/#fact:factorial:deal:undated-partnership-stellantis-partnership-with-factorial

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_factorial_deal_undated-partnership-stellantis-partnership-with-factorial,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Factorial — PARTNERSHIP},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/factorial/#fact:factorial:deal:undated-partnership-stellantis-partnership-with-factorial},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:factorial:deal:undated-partnership-stellantis-partnership-with-factorial",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Factorial — PARTNERSHIP",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/factorial/#fact:factorial:deal:undated-partnership-stellantis-partnership-with-factorial",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Undated Mercedes-Benz Partnership with Factorial PARTNERSHIP source ↗
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Factorial — PARTNERSHIP: Mercedes-Benz Partnership with Factorial. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/factorial/#fact:factorial:deal:undated-partnership-mercedes-benz-partnership-with-factorial

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_factorial_deal_undated-partnership-mercedes-benz-partnership-with-factorial,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Factorial — PARTNERSHIP},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/factorial/#fact:factorial:deal:undated-partnership-mercedes-benz-partnership-with-factorial},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:factorial:deal:undated-partnership-mercedes-benz-partnership-with-factorial",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Factorial — PARTNERSHIP",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/factorial/#fact:factorial:deal:undated-partnership-mercedes-benz-partnership-with-factorial",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Deployment sites: searched, not found. We searched the available record and found no published evidence.

Network

2 people

PersonRoleCitation
A. Y. Founder and CTO
CITE

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Plain text

Factorial — Person: A. Y. — Founder and CTO. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/factorial/#fact:factorial:person:a-y

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_factorial_person_a-y,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Factorial — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/factorial/#fact:factorial:person:a-y},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:factorial:person:a-y",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Factorial — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/factorial/#fact:factorial:person:a-y",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Siyu Huang CEO
CITE

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Plain text

Factorial — Person: Siyu Huang — CEO. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/factorial/#fact:factorial:person:siyu-huang

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_factorial_person_siyu-huang,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Factorial — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/factorial/#fact:factorial:person:siyu-huang},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:factorial:person:siyu-huang",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Factorial — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/factorial/#fact:factorial:person:siyu-huang",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Competitors: searched, not found. We searched the available record and found no published evidence.

Analysis

Research Report: Factorial

quick report · 12 Mar 2026 · 10 sources · 2,431 words

Factorial Inc. is a U.S.-based solid-state battery developer with automotive partnerships (Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, Hyundai/Kia) expanding into drones and mobile robotics through new strategic investments. The report covers Factorial's FEST and Solstice battery platforms, validation milestones, manufacturing scale-up efforts, and emerging applications in autonomous systems.

What the full report unlocks
  • Research methods and evidence notes
  • Market implications and peer comparison
  • Risk register and source appendix
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Sources

Searched, not found

  • competitors
  • deployment sites
Cite this dossier

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Factorial company dossier. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/factorial/

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_factorial_dossier,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Factorial company dossier},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/factorial/},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "id": "robotics-press-factorial",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Factorial company dossier",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/factorial/",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15 · schema 1.0.0 · data changed 23 Jul 2026

People2

Named individuals associated with this company.

  • A. Y.Founder and CTO
  • Siyu HuangCEO

Deals & events2

Funding, contracts, partnerships and acquisitions on record.

Signals1

Collected mentions that contributed to this profile.

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