Moving forward together

Who we are

ForwardX is a global technology developer focused the Artificial Intelligence and its successful application to intelligent robotics. Founded in 2016, we have developed a number of innovative products for the consumer and business markets, from OVIS, the world’s first side-following suitcase, to our visual Autonomous Mobile Robots (vAMR). With a team of over 180, our team works together to develop intelligent solutions that help businesses create value and achieve excellence in their industries. Already proven, ForwardX solutions are currently employed in several Fortune 500 enterprises, including the world’s biggest third-party logistics provider, Japan’s biggest apparel retailer, and the third-largest provider of televisions globally.

ForwardX Robotics is headquartered in Beijing with international offices in the US.

Nicolas leads ForwardX with over 15 years of experience in algorithm research, software architecture, product design, and global sales for leading companies like Oracle and SAP. With an educational background in engineering, Nic was recognized as Global Top 100 Contributor and Top Sales in China by Oracle.

Nicolas Chee

Founder & CEO

Leading the operations side of ForwardX, Yaxin brings over a decade of experience in global management consulting from McKinsey and private equity investment in manufacturing and high-tech industries. With her background in investment and deep understanding of IPOs, Yaxin brings a wealth of knowledge in start-up growth and financing.

Yaxin Guan

COO

As the head of Project Management Office, Shuo brings a deep understanding of mechanical engineering having earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degree from Tsinghua University, China’s top university. Having worked as the Senior Director of Global R&D at Ericsson, Shuo brings a plethora of experience leading large teams of over 200 people across multiple geographies.

Shuo Zhang

PMO

Your business is in good hands.

ForwardX’s mission is to add value to people’s lives and businesses’ operations through the development of cutting-edge automation technology. To do this, we remain dedicated to strengthening our technical expertise in order to deliver better and better solutions to our customers.

300+

Team Members

10+

Papers Published

200

Patents Pending

20+

Global Competition Prizes

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Our values

Customer Centricity
We’re nothing without the people we serve so we put our customers first. From understanding to empowering, we aim to deliver above and beyond their expectations.
Win-Win Attitude
There’s no i in team but there’s a we in winner. We work together to create the best-case scenario for everyone and that requires effective collaboration.
Holistic Mindset
To affect change, we must consider all variables. A holistic outlook helps us consider the sum of all parts and truly see the bigger picture.
Systematic Approach
Failing to plan is planning to fail so we believe in creating and implementing systems built for success. We go into every day trusting these systems to deliver results.
Honest Accountability
Mistakes will happen. Taking accountability for those mistakes is more important. We value the bravery to own up to our mistakes and commit ourselves to learn from them.

Proactive Spirit
The only way to get what we want is to go out there and make it happen. We don’t wait for the world to come to us. We don’t wait to be told; we take action.
Growth Mindset
Growth is a conscious decision. We value people that see their potential and do everything they can to achieve it. Our goal is always to be better tomorrow than we are today.
Self-Reflection
There is value in learning from others, but we must learn from our journey, too. That takes introspection, reflecting on our actions and finding ways to improve. Growth starts from within.
Grit When It Counts
No-one said innovation was easy. We value grit and facing challenges head on. We don’t shy away from difficult situations; we take what comes and we give our best even when it’s not easy.

Moving forward together

Who we are

Nicolas Chee

Yaxin Guan

Shuo Zhang

Your business is in good hands.

Our values

Customer Centricity

Win-Win Attitude

Holistic Mindset

Systematic Approach

Honest Accountability

Proactive Spirit

Growth Mindset

Self-Reflection

Grit When It Counts

Latest News

ForwardX Robotics Closes Series B with a Total of $63m in Funding

How many robot helpers are too many?

How ForwardX Deployed 5G AMRs to China’s TCL

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