Motiv Space Systems

Warehouse & intralogistics robots Fixed-wing UAV

Provider of motion control systems and robotic solutions for extreme environments.

sources 5 record sources · provenance backfill in progress last checked 24 May 2026 next review due 22 Aug 2026 Suggest a correction

Highlights

3 facts

Founded 2014
confidence not yet assessed
CITE

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

Plain text

Motiv Space Systems — Founded: 2014. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:founded

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_motiv-space-systems_founded,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Motiv Space Systems — Founded},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:founded},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Employees 51-250
confidence not yet assessed
CITE

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

Plain text

Motiv Space Systems — Employees: 51-250. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:employee_range

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_motiv-space-systems_employee_range,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Motiv Space Systems — Employees},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:employee_range},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Tracked signals (12mo) 17
confidence not yet assessed as of 6 Jun 2026
CITE

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

Plain text

Motiv Space Systems — Tracked signals (12mo): 17. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-06-06; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:signal_count

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_motiv-space-systems_signal_count,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Motiv Space Systems — Tracked signals (12mo)},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:signal_count},
  note = {As of 2026-06-06; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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What they do

8 products

ProductLaunchEnvironmentStatusCitation
Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Robotic Arm 2020 Outdoor COMBAT PROVEN
CITE

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

Plain text

Motiv Space Systems — Product: Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Robotic Arm. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:product:mars-2020-perseverance-rover-robotic-arm

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_motiv-space-systems_product_mars-2020-perseverance-rover-robotic-arm,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Motiv Space Systems — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:product:mars-2020-perseverance-rover-robotic-arm},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "issued": {
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  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Mechanisms and Integration — Outdoor FIELDED
CITE

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

Plain text

Motiv Space Systems — Product: Mechanisms and Integration. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:product:mechanisms-and-integration

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_motiv-space-systems_product_mechanisms-and-integration,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Motiv Space Systems — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:product:mechanisms-and-integration},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Rover & Mobility Platforms — Outdoor PROTOTYPE
CITE

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

Plain text

Motiv Space Systems — Product: Rover & Mobility Platforms. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:product:rover-mobility-platforms

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_motiv-space-systems_product_rover-mobility-platforms,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Motiv Space Systems — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:product:rover-mobility-platforms},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
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Safe Persistent Operations with Cobots in Space (SPOCS) 2024 Indoor PROTOTYPE
CITE

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

Plain text

Motiv Space Systems — Product: Safe Persistent Operations with Cobots in Space (SPOCS). robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:product:safe-persistent-operations-with-cobots-in-space-spocs

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_motiv-space-systems_product_safe-persistent-operations-with-cobots-in-space-spocs,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Motiv Space Systems — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:product:safe-persistent-operations-with-cobots-in-space-spocs},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Space-rated Motor Controllers — Outdoor FIELDED
CITE

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

Plain text

Motiv Space Systems — Product: Space-rated Motor Controllers. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:product:space-rated-motor-controllers

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_motiv-space-systems_product_space-rated-motor-controllers,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Motiv Space Systems — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:product:space-rated-motor-controllers},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
xWalker 2024 Outdoor PROTOTYPE
CITE

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

Plain text

Motiv Space Systems — Product: xWalker. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:product:xwalker

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_motiv-space-systems_product_xwalker,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Motiv Space Systems — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:product:xwalker},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Scale & activity

5 deals · $18.5M disclosed · 17 signals

17 tracked signals latest 6 Jun 2026
DateDealValue / typeEvidenceCitation
1 Jan 2024 Safe Persistent Operations with Cobots in Space (SPOCS) $149.3K source ↗
CITE

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

Plain text

Motiv Space Systems — GRANT: Safe Persistent Operations with Cobots in Space (SPOCS). robotics.press Directory. As of 2024-01-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:deal:2024-01-01-grant

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_motiv-space-systems_deal_2024-01-01-grant,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Motiv Space Systems — GRANT},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2024},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:deal:2024-01-01-grant},
  note = {As of 2024-01-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "id": "fact:motiv-space-systems:deal:2024-01-01-grant",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Motiv Space Systems — GRANT",
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  },
  "note": "As of 2024-01-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
1 Jan 2024 xWalker – Enhanced Inspection and Manipulation for Lunar Assembly $4M source ↗
CITE

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

Plain text

Motiv Space Systems — GRANT: xWalker – Enhanced Inspection and Manipulation for Lunar Assembly. robotics.press Directory. As of 2024-01-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:deal:2024-01-01-grant

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_motiv-space-systems_deal_2024-01-01-grant,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Motiv Space Systems — GRANT},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2024},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:deal:2024-01-01-grant},
  note = {As of 2024-01-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "note": "As of 2024-01-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
10 Sept 2021 NASA Grant Investment GRANT source ↗
CITE

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

Plain text

Motiv Space Systems — GRANT: NASA Grant Investment. robotics.press Directory. As of 2021-09-10; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:deal:2021-09-10-grant

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_motiv-space-systems_deal_2021-09-10-grant,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Motiv Space Systems — GRANT},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2021},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:deal:2021-09-10-grant},
  note = {As of 2021-09-10; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "note": "As of 2021-09-10; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Undated Cumulative SBIR Portfolio (2015-2024) $14.4M source ↗
CITE

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

Plain text

Motiv Space Systems — GRANT: Cumulative SBIR Portfolio (2015-2024). robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:deal:undated-grant-cumulative-sbir-portfolio-2015-2024

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_motiv-space-systems_deal_undated-grant-cumulative-sbir-portfolio-2015-2024,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Motiv Space Systems — GRANT},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:deal:undated-grant-cumulative-sbir-portfolio-2015-2024},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
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Deployment sites: searched, not found. We searched the available record and found no published evidence.

Network

5 people

PersonRoleCitation
Brett Lindenfeld Co-founder
CITE

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

Plain text

Motiv Space Systems — Person: Brett Lindenfeld — Co-founder. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:person:brett-lindenfeld

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_motiv-space-systems_person_brett-lindenfeld,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Motiv Space Systems — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:person:brett-lindenfeld},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
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  "issued": {
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        7,
        23
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    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Chris Thayer President & Chief Executive Officer
CITE

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

Plain text

Motiv Space Systems — Person: Chris Thayer — President & Chief Executive Officer. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:person:chris-thayer

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_motiv-space-systems_person_chris-thayer,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Motiv Space Systems — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:person:chris-thayer},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Motiv Space Systems Contact —
CITE

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

Plain text

Motiv Space Systems — Person: Motiv Space Systems Contact. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:person:motiv-space-systems-contact

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_motiv-space-systems_person_motiv-space-systems-contact,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Motiv Space Systems — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:person:motiv-space-systems-contact},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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Sam Southard CFO
CITE

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

Plain text

Motiv Space Systems — Person: Sam Southard — CFO. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:person:sam-southard

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_motiv-space-systems_person_sam-southard,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Motiv Space Systems — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:person:sam-southard},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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Tom McCarthy Co-founder
CITE

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

Plain text

Motiv Space Systems — Person: Tom McCarthy — Co-founder. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:person:tom-mccarthy

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_motiv-space-systems_person_tom-mccarthy,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Motiv Space Systems — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/motiv-space-systems/#fact:motiv-space-systems:person:tom-mccarthy},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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

Analysis

Research Report: Motiv Space Systems

quick report · 10 Mar 2026 · 11 sources · 2,299 words

This report provides a comprehensive overview of Motiv Space Systems, a Pasadena-based space robotics company founded in 2014. It covers the company's organizational structure, core product offerings including modular robotic arms and space-rated motor controllers, market positioning, and involvement in government-funded space exploration and in-space servicing missions.

What the full report unlocks
  • Research methods and evidence notes
  • Market implications and peer comparison
  • Risk register and source appendix
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Dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15 · schema 1.0.0 · data changed 23 Jul 2026

People5

Named individuals associated with this company.

  • Brett LindenfeldCo-founder
  • Chris ThayerPresident & Chief Executive Officer
  • Motiv Space Systems Contact
  • Sam SouthardCFO
  • Tom McCarthyCo-founder

Deals & events5

Funding, contracts, partnerships and acquisitions on record.

Signals1

Collected mentions that contributed to this profile.

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