Founded Year
2012Stage
Unattributed | AliveTotal Raised
$3.3MLast Raised
$550K | 3 yrs agoAbout COSY
COSY is an artificial intelligence software company that powers off-the-shelf robots to survey retail store floors. Its flagship technology platform, SCOUT, relies on artificial intelligence, machine vision, and robots to streamline stocking process for brick-and-mortar retail companies. SCOUT improves inventory management by providing accurate, comprehensive store surveys that feature consistent shelf accuracy to help companies minimize stock-outs, increase planogram compliance, and liberate employees for customer service activities.
COSY Headquarter Location
3401 Grays Ferry Ave. Building 197, Suite 242
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19146,
United States
215-669-4874
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CB Insights Intelligence Analysts have mentioned COSY in 1 CB Insights research brief, most recently on Aug 1, 2019.

Aug 1, 2019
Robotics Business Model Spotlight: Bossa NovaExpert Collections containing COSY
Expert Collections are analyst-curated lists that highlight the companies you need to know in the most important technology spaces.
COSY is included in 5 Expert Collections, including Store management tech (In-store retail tech).
Store management tech (In-store retail tech)
1,421 items
Startups aiming to work with retailers to improve brick-and-mortar retail store operations.
Supply Chain & Logistics Tech
3,927 items
Companies offering technology-driven solutions that serve the supply chain & logistics space (e.g. shipping, inventory mgmt, last mile, trucking).
Robotics
1,989 items
This collection includes startups developing autonomous ground robots, unmanned aerial vehicles, robotic arms, and underwater drones, among other robotic systems. This collection also includes companies developing operating systems and vision modules for robots.
Grocery Retail Tech
523 items
Startups providing B2B solutions to grocery businesses to improve their store and omni-channel performance. Includes customer analytics platforms, in-store robots, predictive inventory management systems, online enablement for grocers and consumables retailers, and more.
Artificial Intelligence
8,712 items
This collection includes startups selling AI SaaS, using AI algorithms to develop their core products, and those developing hardware to support AI workloads.
COSY Patents
COSY has filed 2 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- Graphical projections
- Honeycombs (geometry)
- Technical drawing
Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
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3/1/2019 | 2/25/2020 | Technical drawing, Buddhism, Graphical projections, Jain philosophical concepts, Honeycombs (geometry) | Grant |
Application Date | 3/1/2019 |
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Grant Date | 2/25/2020 |
Title | |
Related Topics | Technical drawing, Buddhism, Graphical projections, Jain philosophical concepts, Honeycombs (geometry) |
Status | Grant |
Latest COSY News
Mar 26, 2018
Ben Franklin Technology Partners About COSY COSY’s omni-channel software platform prepares retailers with a solution for their inventory needs in the 21st Century. Founded in 2012 by a team of Ivy League computer vision engineers and retail experts, COSY brings the same technology behind Google Street View and driverless cars to retail stores and other large indoor facilities. COSY’s technology enables robots to navigate retail store floors autonomously without any prior knowledge of the store’s layout or products – no RFID or beacons required. The same back-end technology can power mobile applications for store operations and consumer shopping.
COSY Web Traffic
COSY Rank
When was COSY founded?
COSY was founded in 2012.
Where is COSY's headquarters?
COSY's headquarters is located at 3401 Grays Ferry Ave., Philadelphia.
What is COSY's latest funding round?
COSY's latest funding round is Unattributed.
How much did COSY raise?
COSY raised a total of $3.3M.
Who are COSY's competitors?
Competitors of COSY include Simbe Robotics.
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