Humble Robotics raises $51 million to develop autonomous freight trucks
Humble Robotics secured $51 million in Series A funding to advance autonomous electric trucks for regional freight, aiming for a 2027 commercial launch.
Humble Robotics has raised $51 million in Series A funding to develop autonomous electric trucks for regional freight transportation. The financing round was led by Obvious Ventures, with participation from existing investors Eclipse and Energy Impact Partners. This brings Humble's total funding to $75 million less than a year after its founding.
The startup emerged publicly six months ago with its autonomous vehicle, the Humble Hauler. It plans to create a family of autonomous vehicles designed specifically for freight operations, rather than retrofitting existing trucks. The Class 8 trucks are built to handle complex freight environments, including docks and industrial sites.
Humble targets regional freight routes under 250 miles, which account for about 87% of US truck tonnage. Its vehicles will operate dock-to-dock between ports, rail terminals, warehouses and distribution centres. The Humble Hauler uses vision-first artificial intelligence combined with specialised hardware and a modular design to support various configurations.
Founder Eyal Cohen, who has experience at Apple, Uber and trucking startup Waabi, said integrating vehicle design with autonomous software offers operational advantages. The company aims to improve safety, reliability and reduce freight costs.
The new funding will support customer pilots starting in early 2027, vehicle validation, and preparations for manufacturing ahead of a planned commercial launch in the third quarter of 2027. Humble plans to collaborate with customers, partners and regulators to prepare for deployment and simplify integration into existing freight operations.
Obvious Ventures partner Mo Islam said Humble challenges outdated freight assumptions and could strengthen supply chains by improving movement between critical infrastructure. Eclipse partner Jiten Behl noted the need to modernise freight vehicles and intelligence to enhance safety and efficiency.
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