Contoro Robotics

Contoro Robotics is an Austin-based robotics company developing AI-powered robots for automated container and trailer unloading in warehousing and logistics. The company's approach combines artificial intelligence with a patented human-in-the-loop (HITL) teleoperation system: operators remotely control robots for edge cases where AI fails, generating real-world training data that accelerates AI evolution toward full autonomy. Contoro's robots feature a proprietary DuoGrasp system, onboard batteries, vacuum generators, and embedded computers for self-contained deployment with zero capex, offered under a Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) pricing model with per-container rates. The system delivers a 99%+ success rate from day one, enabling industrial customers in warehousing and logistics to address labor challenges affordably and reliably. Contoro was founded by Dr. Youngmok Yun, whose research in human-in-the-loop robotics was supported by NASA, NSF, and the University of Texas at Austin.