Gecko Robotics

Gecko Robotics envisions a future where the safety, reliability, and efficiency of critical infrastructure are transformed through the integration of AI and robotics. Our mission is to eliminate the risks and inefficiencies of traditional manual inspections by delivering precise, real-time data that empowers organizations to make confident, data-driven decisions at scale.

We build cutting-edge robotic systems and the Cantilever platform to fundamentally reshape the way industrial assets are monitored and maintained, enabling longevity and optimal performance across vital sectors like energy, manufacturing, and defense. By merging advanced sensors, AI analytics, and autonomous robotics, we unlock new possibilities for proactive infrastructure management that drive substantial operational improvements and cost savings.

Our commitment is to lead a meaningful industrial evolution—leveraging innovation to protect essential assets, safeguard workers, and catalyze smarter infrastructure stewardship worldwide. We are shaping a future where technology anticipates challenges to infrastructure health before they arise, fostering resilience and sustainability for generations to come.

We'll be honest—when we first heard about robots crawling up power plant walls like geckos, it sounded like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. But after digging into what Gecko Robotics actually does, we're genuinely impressed by how they've tackled one of the most boring (yet critical) problems in industrial infrastructure.

The Pittsburgh-based company has turned asset inspection from a dangerous, slow manual process into something that feels almost futuristic. Their wall-climbing robots don't just look cool—they're solving real problems that cost companies millions in downtime and safety risks.

The Lightbulb Moment That Started It All

What caught our attention was the origin story. Founder Jake Loosararian was just a college student when he visited a nuclear power plant and watched workers manually inspect massive boilers and tanks—dangerous work that was both expensive and inefficient. Instead of shrugging it off, he actually did something about it.

That's the kind of problem-solving mindset we love to see. Sometimes the best innovations come from someone looking at an accepted "that's just how we do things" situation and asking "why?"

Why Their Approach Makes Sense

Gecko's Cantilever platform isn't just about cool robots (though they are pretty cool). It's about turning infrastructure inspection into a data-driven science rather than educated guesswork. Their robots can measure wall thickness, detect cracks, and spot corrosion with precision that human inspectors simply can't match.

The speed difference is remarkable too. What used to take weeks of manual inspection can now be done in days, with far more comprehensive data. For industries where unplanned downtime costs millions per day, that's a game-changer.

Who This Really Works For

We see Gecko fitting best with large industrial operators who can't afford surprises—think power plants, oil refineries, and manufacturing facilities where infrastructure failure isn't just expensive, it's potentially catastrophic. Their $100 million partnership with NAES for power grid modernization shows they're already playing in the big leagues.

The recent unicorn valuation of $1.25 billion tells us investors believe this market is huge and Gecko's positioned to capture it. That's validation, but more importantly, it means they've got the resources to keep innovating and expanding their robot fleet.