FORT Robotics to take safety stack public via SPAC merger
FORT Robotics said it is building the trust layer for physical AI. Source: FORT Robotics As robots become more autonomous and enter more spaces with people, the need for a trustworthy safety technology stack has grown. FORT Robotics Inc. today said it is merging with Newbury Street II Acquisition Corp., a special-purpose acquisition company, or SPAC. “FORT’s mission is to ‘ensure robots cause no harm,’ and we are dedicated to pioneering and building a shared framework for trust that robot
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FORT Robotics, a company that builds safety technology for autonomous robots, is going public through a merger with a special-purpose acquisition company. The company's "Trust Layer" platform is designed to ensure robots can operate safely around humans and in shared environments, addressing a growing concern as robots become more autonomous and enter more spaces with people. FORT has grown significantly, with 62% year-over-year revenue growth in 2025 and 600 customers across industries including warehousing, manufacturing, and defense. The combined company will be valued at $556.6 million and is expected to complete the merger in the fourth quarter of 2026.
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