Formant partners with Holman on cloud robotics platform [Video]

Formant, a developer of a leading cloud robotics platform, has partnered with Holman, a global automotive services company. This collaboration will combine Formant’s cloud robotics platform with Holman’s fleet and automotive expertise.

Formant’s expertise in cloud robotics shares a number of natural synergies with Holman’s suite of commercial automotive services, which includes fleet management and leasing, upfitting, and vocational vehicle equipment manufacturing. Formant said the commercial partnership with Holman will help fuel the growth and ongoing development of its robotics platform, which transforms how businesses manage their fleet while integrating physical automation.

Formant told The Robot Report it is interested in looking beyond robots for its offerings, while Holman is interested in looking beyond traditional vehicles in its offering.

“The trust placed in Formant by an industry leader like Holman validates our position in the market and our ability to serve enterprise-level clients,” said Jeff Linnell, CEO and founder of Formant. “This partnership opens new …