From delivery robots to autonomous trucks and warehouse machines, many robotic systems still struggle in complex environments such as ports, factories, tunnels, or dense urban areas. GPS signals often drop or bounce, making navigation unreliable.
Founded in 2021 by Hassan Bouchiba (CEO), Mathias Corsia (CTO), and Antoine Plat (COO), Exwayz develops 3D perception and navigation software for autonomous systems. The Exwayz SLAM technology, a real-time mapping and localisation system, works with any LiDAR-equipped robot, delivering GPS-free, centimetre-level accuracy validated across thousands of operating hours on commercial robot fleets.
Today, the startup has raised €1 million in a funding round led by CentraleSupélec Venture, which includes a grant from the France 2030 i-Lab Innovation Competition. The startup is supported by the 21st deeptech accelerator at Station F in collaboration with CentraleSupélec.
Recently, Exwayz has won recognition by being selected as one of the Future 40 startups at Station F (2023) and achieving BPI Deeptech certification.
Bringing reliable navigation to robots everywhere
“Our mission is simple: to make 3D localisation accessible to every manufacturer of autonomous systems. We want to break the glass ceiling still limiting robotics today and unlock new applications in industry, mobility, logistics, and safety,” explains Hassan Bouchiba, cofounder and CEO of Exwayz.
The company’s technology is already deployed in real-world operations across five continents. In Switzerland, the scale-up Embotech uses Exwayz SLAM to guide fully autonomous trucks in ports and logistics hubs, where GPS signals are unreliable.
In a 2026 deployment at the Port of Rotterdam, 30 autonomous trucks powered by Embotech and Exwayz will operate to enable safer, more efficient container handling.
In the United States, Boston-based Cyvl.ai, a geospatial data company serving over 200 municipalities, uses Exwayz SLAM to create high-precision 3D maps of road networks. This allows mapping tens of thousands of kilometres of roads annually with centimetre-level accuracy, supporting predictive maintenance and infrastructure modernisation.
What’s next?
The funds will be used to expand its engineering team, particularly in algorithms, 3D vision, and data science; continue improving its SLAM algorithms; accelerate industrial deployment; and scale commercial operations in robotics, mobility, logistics, and industrial inspection through strategic partnerships and pilot projects worldwide.
Giorgio Corbellini, COO of Embotech, comments: “Exwayz provides precise LiDAR-based localisation and mapping capabilities that strengthen our autonomous solutions. Their consistent quality, steady feature improvements and collaborative approach make them a valued technology partner.”
Daniel Pelaez, CEO of Cyvl.ai, adds: “Here at Cyvl, we’ve partnered with Exwayz to help power our SLAM pipelines to deliver robust, large-scale, and highly accurate 3D point clouds that fuel our solutions for cities. Exwayz software is reliable, and their support is top-notch.”
