LOS ANGELES, CA (March 18, 2025) — GrayMatter Robotics is proud to have been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025. This year’s list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations to set new standards and achieve remarkable milestones in all sectors of the economy. Alongside the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 609 organizations across 58 sectors and regions.
“At GrayMatter Robotics, we are not just advancing AI-powered robots, we are deploying these solutions at scale to transform manufacturing. With 2.1 million manufacturing jobs projected to go unfilled by 2030, the industry is racing against time to boost human productivity. By bringing physical AI into real-world production, we are reducing health risks for workers, bolstering national security, improving sustainability, enhancing quality, dramatically cutting manufacturing cycle times, and enabling inshoring & onshoring,” said Ariyan M. Kabir, Co-Founder & CEO of GrayMatter Robotics. “This recognition from Fast Company celebrates our ground-breaking
innovations to catalyze a manufacturing revolution for improving quality of life and achieving manufacturing resilience.”
Over the past 12 months, GrayMatter Robotics has achieved significant milestones:
● Doubled the number of robots in the field across 16+ states, 10+ industries, and 30+
locations
● Exceeded the milestone of 20 million square feet of surface area processed
● Recognized as one of the best places to work in LA and one of the best startups to work
in the US for three consecutive years
● Received Automate Innovation Award for Scan&GrindTM, powered by proprietary
Physical-AI, the world’s first autonomous robotic grinding solution.
● Expanded IP portfolio to 14 issued, 4 allowed, and 8 more pending patents.
The World’s Most Innovative Companies stands as Fast Company’s hallmark franchise and one of its most anticipated editorial efforts of the year. To determine honorees, Fast Company’s editors and writers review companies driving progress around the world and across industries, evaluating thousands of submissions through a competitive application process. The result is a globe-spanning guide to innovation today, from early-stage startups to some of the most valuable companies in the world.
“Our list of the Most Innovative Companies offers both a comprehensive look at innovation today and a playbook for the future,” said Fast Company editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan. “This year, we recognize companies that are harnessing AI in deep and meaningful ways, brands that are turning customers into superfans by overdelivering for them, and challengers that are introducing bold ideas and vital competition to their industries. At a time when the world is rapidly shifting, these companies are charting the way forward.”
The full list of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies honorees can now be found at
fastcompany.com. It will also be available on newsstands beginning March 25.
Fast Company will host the Most Innovative Companies Summit and Gala for honorees on June
5. The summit features a day of inspiring content, followed by a creative black-tie gala including
networking, a seated dinner, and an honoree presentation.
ABOUT GRAYMATTER ROBOTICS
GrayMatter Robotics, headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, empowers high-mix manufacturers
with advanced physics-informed AI-driven robotic cells designed to tackle complex,
ergonomically challenging surface finishing tasks such as sanding, grinding, buffing, polishing,
blasting, and spraying. Featuring proprietary solutions such as GMR-AITM, GMR-GuardianTM,
GMR-CareTM, GMR-InsightsTM, and GMR-ProcessProTM, GrayMatter Robotics enhances
productivity, safety, and sustainability through streamlined, turnkey automation accessible to
manufacturers of all sizes. Their autonomous robots program themselves to adapt to high-mix
production and ensure near-perfect uptime by detecting and resolving potential failures, thereby
reducing costly downtime and eliminating reliance on extensive on-site intervention. GMR’s
subscription model democratizes access to cutting-edge robotics, allowing manufacturers to
increase output, reduce consumable waste, and support workforce upskilling in the face of labor
shortages. With a robust presence across North America, GrayMatter Robotics continues to
expand its footprint, supporting customers across sectors from defense to transportation to
consumer goods while contributing to a sustainable, flexible, and resilient manufacturing future.
Backed by prominent investors and recognized by industry awards, GrayMatter Robotics is
accelerating growth and innovation to build manufacturing resilience.
