PickNik Robotics

Software Defense

PickNik accelerates robotics automation by providing commercial-grade software platforms and expert integration services for unstructured robotic arm applications.

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Highlights

3 facts

Founded 2015
confidence not yet assessed
CITE

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Plain text

PickNik Robotics — Founded: 2015. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:founded

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_picknik-robotics_founded,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {PickNik Robotics — Founded},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:founded},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "title": "PickNik Robotics — Founded",
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  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:founded",
  "issued": {
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        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Employees 51-100
confidence not yet assessed
CITE

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Plain text

PickNik Robotics — Employees: 51-100. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:employee_range

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_picknik-robotics_employee_range,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {PickNik Robotics — Employees},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:employee_range},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "id": "fact:picknik-robotics:employee_range",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "PickNik Robotics — Employees",
  "author": [
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    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:employee_range",
  "issued": {
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        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Tracked signals (12mo) 30
confidence not yet assessed as of 6 Jun 2026
CITE

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Plain text

PickNik Robotics — Tracked signals (12mo): 30. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-06-06; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:signal_count

BibTeX

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

CSL JSON

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

What they do

2 products

ProductLaunchEnvironmentStatusCitation
Behaviors Hub — Indoor FIELDED
CITE

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Plain text

PickNik Robotics — Product: Behaviors Hub. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:product:behaviors-hub

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_picknik-robotics_product_behaviors-hub,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {PickNik Robotics — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:product:behaviors-hub},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:picknik-robotics:product:behaviors-hub",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "PickNik Robotics — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:product:behaviors-hub",
  "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"
}
MoveIt Pro 2024 Indoor FIELDED
CITE

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Plain text

PickNik Robotics — Product: MoveIt Pro. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:product:moveit-pro

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_picknik-robotics_product_moveit-pro,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {PickNik Robotics — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:product:moveit-pro},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:picknik-robotics:product:moveit-pro",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "PickNik Robotics — Product",
  "author": [
    {
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    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:product:moveit-pro",
  "issued": {
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        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Scale & activity

4 deals · $2M disclosed · 30 signals

30 tracked signals ▁▁▁█▂▁ latest 6 Jun 2026
DateDealValue / typeEvidenceCitation
13 Feb 2026 PickNik and Motiv Space Systems NASA ISAM Partnership PARTNERSHIP source ↗
CITE

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Plain text

PickNik Robotics — PARTNERSHIP: PickNik and Motiv Space Systems NASA ISAM Partnership. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-02-13; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:deal:2026-02-13-partnership

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_picknik-robotics_deal_2026-02-13-partnership,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {PickNik Robotics — PARTNERSHIP},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:deal:2026-02-13-partnership},
  note = {As of 2026-02-13; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:picknik-robotics:deal:2026-02-13-partnership",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "PickNik Robotics — PARTNERSHIP",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:deal:2026-02-13-partnership",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        2,
        13
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-02-13; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
28 Apr 2025 PickNik Robotics and Happly Robotics Partnership PARTNERSHIP source ↗
CITE

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

Plain text

PickNik Robotics — PARTNERSHIP: PickNik Robotics and Happly Robotics Partnership. robotics.press Directory. As of 2025-04-28; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:deal:2025-04-28-partnership

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_picknik-robotics_deal_2025-04-28-partnership,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {PickNik Robotics — PARTNERSHIP},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2025},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:deal:2025-04-28-partnership},
  note = {As of 2025-04-28; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:picknik-robotics:deal:2025-04-28-partnership",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "PickNik Robotics — PARTNERSHIP",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:deal:2025-04-28-partnership",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2025,
        4,
        28
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2025-04-28; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
12 Oct 2023 PickNik Robotics Seed Round $2M source ↗
CITE

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Plain text

PickNik Robotics — FUNDING: PickNik Robotics Seed Round. robotics.press Directory. As of 2023-10-12; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:deal:2023-10-12-funding

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_picknik-robotics_deal_2023-10-12-funding,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {PickNik Robotics — FUNDING},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2023},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:deal:2023-10-12-funding},
  note = {As of 2023-10-12; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:picknik-robotics:deal:2023-10-12-funding",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "PickNik Robotics — FUNDING",
  "author": [
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      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:deal:2023-10-12-funding",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2023,
        10,
        12
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2023-10-12; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Undated PickNik and Asensus Surgical Partnership PARTNERSHIP source ↗
CITE

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

Plain text

PickNik Robotics — PARTNERSHIP: PickNik and Asensus Surgical Partnership. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:deal:undated-partnership-picknik-and-asensus-surgical-partnership

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_picknik-robotics_deal_undated-partnership-picknik-and-asensus-surgical-partnership,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {PickNik Robotics — PARTNERSHIP},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:deal:undated-partnership-picknik-and-asensus-surgical-partnership},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:picknik-robotics:deal:undated-partnership-picknik-and-asensus-surgical-partnership",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "PickNik Robotics — PARTNERSHIP",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:deal:undated-partnership-picknik-and-asensus-surgical-partnership",
  "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

4 people

PersonRoleCitation
Dave Grant CEO
CITE

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Plain text

PickNik Robotics — Person: Dave Grant — CEO. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:person:dave-grant

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_picknik-robotics_person_dave-grant,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {PickNik Robotics — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:person:dave-grant},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:picknik-robotics:person:dave-grant",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "PickNik Robotics — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:person:dave-grant",
  "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"
}
Mike Lautman Co-Founder
CITE

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

Plain text

PickNik Robotics — Person: Mike Lautman — Co-Founder. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:person:mike-lautman

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_picknik-robotics_person_mike-lautman,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {PickNik Robotics — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:person:mike-lautman},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "id": "fact:picknik-robotics:person:mike-lautman",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "PickNik Robotics — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:person:mike-lautman",
  "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"
}
PickNik Robotics Contact —
CITE

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Plain text

PickNik Robotics — Person: PickNik Robotics Contact. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:person:picknik-robotics-contact

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_picknik-robotics_person_picknik-robotics-contact,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {PickNik Robotics — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:person:picknik-robotics-contact},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:picknik-robotics:person:picknik-robotics-contact",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "PickNik Robotics — Person",
  "author": [
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      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:person:picknik-robotics-contact",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
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        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Rob Coleman Co-Founder
CITE

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

Plain text

PickNik Robotics — Person: Rob Coleman — Co-Founder. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:person:rob-coleman

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_picknik-robotics_person_rob-coleman,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {PickNik Robotics — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:person:rob-coleman},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "id": "fact:picknik-robotics:person:rob-coleman",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "PickNik Robotics — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/#fact:picknik-robotics:person:rob-coleman",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
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        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: PickNik Robotics

quick report · 10 Mar 2026 · 5 sources · 2,610 words

PickNik Robotics is a Boulder-based developer of MoveIt Pro, a commercial manipulation software platform for building production-ready robotic applications. The report covers the company's founding, funding history, product offerings, market positioning, customer base spanning space and industrial sectors, and strategic outlook as a niche player in robotic manipulation software.

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

Sources

Searched, not found

  • competitors
  • deployment sites
Cite this dossier

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

Plain text

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

BibTeX

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

CSL JSON

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  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/picknik-robotics/",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
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        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

People4

Named individuals associated with this company.

  • Dave GrantCEO
  • Mike LautmanCo-Founder
  • PickNik Robotics Contact
  • Rob ColemanCo-Founder

Deals & events4

Funding, contracts, partnerships and acquisitions on record.

Signals1

Collected mentions that contributed to this profile.

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