By Tim Ryan
Hey Innovate Hampton Roads, buckle up—SVT Robotics, our Hampton Roads-based trailblazers, just rolled out a shiny new cloud-based portal for their SOFTBOT® Platform, and it’s set to turbocharge automation like never before! Launched on March 5, 2025, this isn’t just a tech upgrade—it’s a full-on revolution for supply chain innovators, IT wizards, and ops gurus across our region and beyond.
For those new to the scene, SVT Robotics has been a Hampton Roads powerhouse since 2018, founded by A.K. Schultz to tackle the messy world of automation integration. Their SOFTBOT Platform is the secret sauce that lets robots, IoT gadgets, and big-shot software like warehouse management systems play nice together—without the usual coding chaos. Now, with this cloud portal, they’re cranking it up a notch, giving teams real-time visibility and control over automation across multiple sites from one slick dashboard. Think instant alerts, faster fixes, and less downtime—all while slashing the need for overstretched IT crews. A.K. Schultz says it best: “This is about unlocking scalability and transparency so businesses can thrive.”
Why should #The757 care? Because this is our backyard brilliance shining bright! SVT’s latest move proves Hampton Roads isn’t just keeping up with the innovation game—it’s rewriting the rules. The portal’s got enhanced troubleshooting tools (hello, workflow tracking and execution logs!) and role-based access to keep things smooth as teams grow. Nick Leonard, SVT’s SVP of Product, calls it a complexity-killer, making automation management a breeze for local companies looking to scale fast.
The excitement doesn’t stop here—SVT’s taking this show on the road to ProMat 2025 (March 17-20, booth S3184). It’s a prime chance for our entrepreneurial ecosystem to see these tools in action and connect with the minds driving this tech wave. From Hampton Roads to the world, SVT Robotics is proof that Hampton Roads is a launchpad for next-gen ideas. Let’s rally behind this win—it’s our story of grit, ingenuity, and unstoppable momentum! Check out svtrobotics.com for the full scoop.
