A fast-rising autonomous systems startup is redefining reliable navigation for robots with breakthrough 3D vision software

In a world where robotics is rapidly reshaping industries—from delivery bots to autonomous trucks—one challenge remains stubbornly unsolved: reliable navigation in places where GPS fails. Ports, tunnels, warehouses, and dense cities often disrupt signals, making it difficult for machines to move safely and accurately.

French startup Exwayz, founded in 2021 by Hassan Bouchiba (CEO), Mathias Corsia (CTO), and Antoine Plat (COO), is stepping in with a bold solution. The company develops advanced SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) technology that enables autonomous systems to map and navigate complex environments in real time—without GPS.

Building a new standard for GPS-free navigation

Exwayz’s software works with any LiDAR-equipped robot, delivering centimetre-level accuracy validated through thousands of operational hours across commercial fleets. The technology is already being used on five continents, supporting high-stakes operations in logistics, mapping, and industrial mobility.

To accelerate its mission, Exwayz has secured €1 million in funding, led by CentraleSupélec Venture and supported by a France 2030 i-Lab Innovation Competition grant. The team is also backed by the 21st deeptech accelerator at Station F and has been recognised as one of Station F’s Future 40 startups, while earning BPI Deeptech certification.

“Our mission is simple: to make 3D localisation accessible to every manufacturer of autonomous systems,” explains CEO Hassan Bouchiba. “We want to break the glass ceiling still limiting robotics today and unlock new applications in industry, mobility, logistics, and safety.”

Real-world deployments shaping the future

Exwayz’s GPS-free approach is already powering next-generation mobility projects around the world.

In Switzerland, Embotech uses Exwayz SLAM to navigate fully autonomous trucks operating in ports and logistics hubs—environments where GPS often drops or bounces unpredictably.

In 2026, the Port of Rotterdam will deploy 30 autonomous trucks using Embotech and Exwayz technologies to modernise container handling.

In the United States, Boston-based Cyvl.ai uses Exwayz SLAM to create ultra-precise 3D maps of road networks for more than 200 municipalities, enabling better infrastructure planning and maintenance.

Partners praise Exwayz for reliability, precision, and a collaborative development style.
“Exwayz provides precise LiDAR-based localisation and mapping capabilities that strengthen our autonomous solutions,” says Giorgio Corbellini, COO of Embotech.
Cyvl.ai CEO Daniel Pelaez adds, “Their SLAM software is reliable, and their support is top-notch.”

Scaling engineering, partnerships, and global deployments

With its new funding, Exwayz plans to grow its engineering teams—focused on algorithms, 3D vision, and data science—while continuing to refine its core SLAM technology. The investment will also support large-scale industrial deployments, new strategic partnerships, and expanded commercial operations in robotics, mobility, logistics, and industrial inspection.

A breakthrough moment for autonomous navigation

Exwayz’s rapid rise highlights a major shift in how autonomous systems move and operate in the real world. As GPS-free navigation becomes essential across industries, Exwayz is positioned to become a foundational technology provider for the next wave of intelligent robotics.

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