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]]>The autonomous vehicle developer Clevon will continue under the leadership of a U.S. company and operate under the indiGO brand. A majority stake in the company is now held by the fast-growing U.S. tech company indiGO Technologies, which develops lightweight electric vehicles for delivery and ride-sharing services. The transaction was executed via a share swap, through which 96.04% of the shares in Clevon AS, previously owned by Clevon Investors AS, were acquired. Further details of the transaction remain confidential. Key backers of the new owner include logistics giant FedEx and the world’s largest electronics manufacturer, Foxconn.
After over a year of uncertainty about the company’s future, a resolution has been reached. The autonomous systems developed in Estonia—originally powering Clevon’s delivery robots—will now find new application in electric vehicles being developed in the U.S. The expertise and technical capabilities of the Estonian R&D team will remain a key part of evolving the technology.
“Despite challenges with raising venture capital, we’ve reached a solution that allows our team to continue and our state-of the-art technology to move forward,” said Clevon CEO Sander Sebastian Agur. “This will now happen under a new name, in an international environment, and on a larger scale — led by strong partners.”
There’s also clarity now regarding minority shareholders. As part of the changes, a voluntary buyout offer is planned for Clevon AS minority shareholders, giving everyone the opportunity to sell their shares following the next financing round. The specific terms and timeline of the offer will be announced separately during the year.
“We’ve avoided giving partial answers and chose to share information only once everything was final,” said Agur. “The merger is now complete, the company name has changed, and a new supervisory board has been appointed.”
To date, indiGO Technologies has raised over $150 million from investors, including FedEx and Foxconn. Integrating Clevon’s software provides a strong technological foundation to scale its market position in the U.S. and internationally. Preparations for the next funding round are underway, with the goal of bringing new purpose-built all-electric vehicles to production and market starting in 2025.
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]]>Viljandist Ameerikasse: Eestis arendatud juhtsüsteemid integreeritakse uue põlvkonna elektrisõidukitesse
Isejuhtivate sõidukite arendaja Clevon jätkab tegevust Ameerika ettevõtte juhtimisel ning tegutseb edasipidi indiGO kaubamärgi all. Ettevõtte enamusosalus kuulub nüüd kiiresti kasvavale USA tehnoloogiaettevõttele indiGO Technologies, mis arendab kergeid elektrisõidukeid tarne- ja sõidujagamisteenuste jaoks. Tehing toimus aktsiavahetuse teel, mille käigus omandati 96,04% Clevon Investors AS-ile kuulunud Clevon AS aktsiatest. Tehingu täpsemad detailid on konfidentsiaalsed. Uue omaniku suurtoetajate hulka kuuluvad logistikahiid FedEx ja maailma suurim elektroonikatootja Foxconn.
Üle aasta kestnud ebakindlus ettevõtte tuleviku osas on jõudnud lahenduseni. Eestis välja töötatud isejuhtimissüsteemid, mis olid aluseks Clevoni robotkulleritele, leiavad uue rakenduse Ameerikas arendatavates elektrisõidukites. Eesti arendustiimi kogemused ja tehniline kompetents jäävad oluliseks osaks tehnoloogia edasiarendamisel.
„Vaatamata väljakutsetele riskikapitali kaasamisel oleme leidnud lahenduse, mis võimaldab meie meeskonnal jätkata ja tasemel tehnoloogiat edasi arendada,” ütles Clevoni tegevjuht Sander Sebastian Agur. „Edaspidi toimub see uue nime all, rahvusvahelises keskkonnas ja suuremas mastaabis meie heade partnerite juhtimisel.”
Vähemusaktsionäride osaluse osas on nüüd samuti selgus olemas. Muudatuste osana on kavas teha Clevon AS vähemusaktsionäridele vabatahtlik ülevõtmispakkumine, mis annab kõigile võimaluse oma osalus müüa pärast järgmise rahastusvooru lõpuleviimist. Pakkumise täpsemad tingimused ja ajakava tehakse teatavaks eraldi toimuva aasta jooksul.
„Oleme hoidunud poolikutest vastustest ja soovinud infot avaldada alles siis, kui asi on lõplikult selge,” sõnas Agur. „Tänaseks on ühinemine toimunud, ettevõtte nimi vahetunud ja valitud ka uus nõukogu.”
indiGO Technologies on tänaseks kaasanud üle 150 miljoni dollari investoritelt, kelle seas on muu hulgas FedEx ja Foxconn. Clevoni arendatud tarkvara integreerimine loob tugeva tehnoloogilise aluse, mille abil kasvatada turupositsiooni nii Ameerika Ühendriikides kui ka rahvusvaheliselt. Järgmise rahastusvooru ettevalmistused on käimas eesmärgiga viia uued sõidukid tootmisse ja turule alates 2025. aastast.
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]]>At sTARTUp Day 2025, Clevon Academy and its partners took another bold step in advancing global robotics education. A year after announcing plans to bring Estonia’s unique company-founded robotics education model to Japan, we are strengthening that collaboration with a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
The agreement, signed between Clevon Academy, the Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences (EUAS), Jissen Women’s University, and Next Innovation, expands opportunities for Japanese students in robotics software development and reinforces the bridge between Estonia and Japan.
Could Education Be Estonia’s Next Big Export?
Estonia has earned its reputation as a powerhouse of digital innovation and entrepreneurship. It’s the country with the most unicorn startups per capita in Europe. But what if our next great success story isn’t just in technology—but in education itself?
Clevon Academy was built on this belief. It’s not a traditional university program—it’s a robotics-focused, industry-led education model where theory and practice go hand in hand. You learn. You apply. You innovate. And now, this unique approach is gaining international traction.
In collaboration with the Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences and Clevon, Clevon Academy offers applied higher education in robotics software development in Viljandi. It’s a unique workplace-based learning program supported by the Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences, industry experts, and top specialists from the company.
Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree. The Academy’s first cohort graduated 14 students, seven of whom have joined Clevon. This year, 17 more students are set to graduate.
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]]>An international team of researchers and entrepreneurs, led by the University of Tartu, is starting to develop artificial intelligence-based solutions that will enable self-driving heavy vehicles in earth-moving, logistics and forestry to operate safely and reliably in difficult conditions. The European Commission supports the four-year project with 8 million euros.
Heavy machinery is often used in harsh environments, such as excavations, forests or urban traffic in northern weather conditions. Self-driving vehicles need to operate on icy roads in winter, and excavators need to be able to cope on terrain with loose soil. All kinds of unpredictable environmental conditions – such as ice, snow, mud and unmovable large rocks – make the use of self-driving technology difficult and dangerous, as an autonomous vehicle may not be able to cope with rapid and unpredictable changes in the weather.
An international team of researchers, led by Arun Kumar Singh, Associate Professor of Collaborative Robotics at the Institute of Technology of the University of Tartu, will look for AI-based ways to ensure the safety and reliability of self-driving heavy vehicles in such conditions. According to Singh, the aim is to improve autonomous operations in land management, forestry and logistics to reduce the fuel consumption of vehicles and environmental impacts such as soil damage. The results of the project will be put to practical use thanks to partners, including Novatron, a Finnish heavy machinery technology company, Komatsu, a Swedish engineering company, and Clevon, a developer of autonomous vehicles in Estonia.
According to Martin Appo, Head of Autonomous Driving at Clevon, the project represents a significant opportunity for the development of both the vehicles developed by Clevon and the industry as a whole. “Our involvement in the project means that the final solutions will be tested and deployed on the Clevon platform, allowing us to further refine and prove the capabilities of our technology. Together with cutting-edge research and industry partners, we are developing systems that ensure the safety and efficiency of self-driving vehicles in the most demanding conditions,” said Appo.
Research partners in the European Commission-funded project “Explainable, Safe, Contact-Aware Planning and Control for Heavy Machinery Manipulation and Navigation” (XSCAVE) include Tampere University and Aalto University from Finland, technology university CTU from the Czech Republic and Umeå University, research institute FZI from Germany, Toshiba Europe from the United Kingdom as well as Algoryx Simulation AB from Sweden.
Further information: Arun Kumar Singh, Associate Professor of Collaborative Robotics at the Institute of Technology, [email protected]
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]]>Arlington is determined to use technology to help others. The city is launching a program to use drones and robots to make deliveries to the city’s most vulnerable citizens.
“I love being in a city that likes to find the cool stuff to do and this is cool stuff that benefits our residents who are in most need,” said Mayor Jim Ross. Arlington Mayor Jim Ross is referencing a new pilot program that is hovering over the idea of a more inclusive community. Autonomous vehicles to assist the city’s disadvantaged residents.
“Technology is delivering real solutions to real problems,” said Michael Morris of the North Central Texas Council of Governments.
The unique partnership bring air delivery of non-perishable food, medicine or other essentials to those who are homebound, with special needs and no access to transportation.
“We have to eliminate food deserts to create an opportunity to deliver medicine when our children are very ill, and we can’t get out of the house to get that particular medicine,” said Morris.
The Tarrant Area Food Bank points to the pandemic with people driving to receive food donations with a reminder that there are many residents who don’t own vehicles.
“It’s starting to give us some ideas. One of the first applications might be very dense housing situations. Apartment complexes with families and these drones would serve a local delivery role within those high-density communities,” said Stephen Raeside with the Tarrant Area Food Bank.
UT Arlington is a partner to help educate the community.
“We’ll be able to investigate how deliveries can be more energy-efficient, and effective for our residents. This study will also lead to a roadmap of better scaled-up operations,” said Dr. Kate Miller with UTA Research and Innovation.
The two-year program is funded with the help of a $780,182 federal grant, underscoring the energy efficiency of the unmanned aircraft and plans that also include four-wheeled robots smaller than cars making deliveries.
The city of Arlington’s program is the vehicle maker’s first step into the US.
“We are not replacing transportation, and how it is done today, we are just adding another layer,” said Santiago Barrera with the drone delivery company Aerialoop.
It was also noted that the growth of North Texas is keeping pace with an additional 1 million people every seven years and that makes this innovative idea all the more important.
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]]>In collaboration with the University of Tartu, Clevon made it possible to remotely control a self-driving car from the university’s autonomous vehicles lab. This advancement follows a three-year partnership agreement between the University of Tartu’s Institute of Computer Science and Clevon, enabling remote operation of the lab’s test vehicle.
Tambet Matiisen, the technology lead at the Autonomous Vehicles Lab, emphasizes the importance of teleoperation capabilities. He explains, “Teleoperation is a crucial solution for today’s autonomous vehicles, allowing the car to essentially seek human assistance in unexpected traffic situations, such as during roadworks or in traffic jams.” Matiisen added that this feature enables self-driving cars to travel beyond mapped areas, for instance, taking a passenger directly to their front door instead of just the nearest bus stop.
Clevon underscores the significance of collaborating with the university, stating that the joint effort provides valuable feedback for the further development of their platform and the creation of new solutions that meet current and future transportation needs. Sander Sebastian Agur, CEO of Clevon, highlighted the company’s interest in contributing to science and potential studies focused on autonomy or remote control alongside exploring new developmental directions.
Matiisen believes the teleoperation solution warrants further investigation. He outlines plans to study teleoperators’ situational awareness: how well a person not physically in the car can perceive the actual traffic situation. Additionally, the team aims to test the solution’s cybersecurity, such as the ease with which a potential attacker could take control of the vehicle. Lastly, there is an interest in developing alternative control methods, including a possibility where the remote driver views the surroundings from a top-down perspective or through virtual reality glasses.
Clevon and the University of Tartu are confident that the three-year partnership will yield many fruitful projects in the field of autonomous vehicles.
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]]>In 2023, Viljandi Hospital partnered with Clevon to address the logistical hurdles it faced in efficiently connecting its two main complexes, which were located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) apart.
As one of Estonia’s largest general hospitals and the county’s largest employer with over 1,000 staff, the hospital accommodates more than 77,000 patients each year. The challenge of serving a patient base that exceeds the number of staff highlights the critical need for efficient time management to ensure quality care while maximizing the time available for each patient.
This project introduced the autonomous delivery robot CLEVON 1 to efficiently transport patient samples from the psychiatric care facility directly to the laboratory located in the main building. With 132 days of operation, over 2,500 samples were delivered 90% autonomously. With each sample delivered, the hospital staff gained 1 minute of extra time that was spent on patient care. This approach also saved a total of 7,190 minutes of manual driving, streamlining operations, and enhancing healthcare logistics.
For a deeper dive into the project with Viljandi Hospital, read the full case study here: https://clevon.com/case-studies/viljandi-hospital/
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]]>Clevon and LastMile have agreed to work together to bring 25 driverless delivery robots to Lithuania’s public roads in 2025. This ambitious goal will expand the robot courier delivery service, in addition to Vilnius, to other Lithuanian cities and help IKI Supermarket shoppers receive their online orders in an innovative and environmentally friendly way.
Over the course of 2024, both partners will focus on optimizing the operational framework and enhancing the technological interface for seamless expansion. The initiative to deploy an additional 25 Clevon’s driverless robots will boost efficiency in the delivery ecosystem, catering to the evolving demands of the market, and will help LastMile optimize its operation costs.
The synergy between Clevon’s couriers and LastMile’s white-label online ordering platform is also the cornerstone for further expansion into Europe in 2026. This expansion is planned with a joint partner, REWE Group, and follows the same go-to-market model used in Lithuania.
Reflecting on the collaboration’s progress so far, Tadas Norušaitis, CEO of LastMile, stated, “Our initial successes demonstrate a shared commitment with Clevon towards enhancing delivery efficiency and sustainability. It’s about leveraging technology to better meet our customers’ needs, with both companies aligned in our goals for innovation.”
Sander Sebastian Agur, CEO of Clevon, added, “Seeing our joint efforts come to fruition naturally sets the stage for what’s next. It’s a clear sign that the future of delivery leans heavily on smart, autonomous solutions.”
The previous project between Clevon and LastMile set a benchmark for driverless delivery services. During 136 days of operation, the robotic couriers successfully completed over 500 end-customer deliveries and covered more than 5100 kilometers, all without a single safety incident. This performance earned recognition, with LastMile receiving the “Innovation of the Year” award at the Green Mobility Awards and Clevon securing the “Transport Innovation of the Year” at the Parcel & Postal Technology International Awards 2023.
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]]>Today, the Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences and Uda City in Japan signed a Memorandum of Understanding, agreeing on the launch of an English-language robotics curriculum at the Clevon Academy in Viljandi and to work on the establishment of a Clevon Academy for Robotic Studies in Uda City, Japan.
Clevon Academy‘s new English-language robotics curriculum looks forward to welcoming 20 Japanese students in September 2025. In collaboration with Uda City, the plan includes opening a Robotics Studies in Japan to accommodate more robotics enthusiasts.
“The teaching will proceed as usual – in classrooms and practical labs, but instead of Estonian, English will be the primary language. We’ll start with basic hobby electronics programming and culminate in the development of an actual autonomous vehicle,” shared Laido Valdvee, the practice coordinator of Clevon Academy.
“International cooperation is a key accelerator for Estonia’s economic growth,” commented Andrus Pedai, Rector of Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences. “Clevon Academy is a successful example of how to attract foreign talent to Estonia and export our high level of education to the world,” added Pedai. “I am delighted that together with Uda City, we can start offering robotics education in Japan.”
Uda City Mayor Kazutomo Kongo says this initiative is more than just launching a new curriculum or school. “Bringing Clevon Academy to our city is not just an investment in education; it’s an investment in the future. Our youth will gain the necessary experiences and knowledge to contribute to society and drive it forward,” stated the mayor.
Mayumi Ina, co-founder and project leader at Next Innovation, a company coordinating relations between Estonia and Japan, sees great potential in the project: “During my ten years in Estonia, I’ve witnessed its progressive startup and education landscape. I believe Japan has much to learn from Estonia and Clevon, and I hope this collaboration will serve as a foundation for strengthening relations between the two countries and shaping a broader future.”
In collaboration with the Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences and Clevon, Clevon Academy offers applied higher education in robotics software development in Viljandi. It’s a unique workplace-based learning program supported by the Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences, industry experts, and top specialists from the company.
Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree. The academy’s first cohort graduated 14 students, seven of whom have joined AS Clevon.
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]]>Clevon was named a Winner in The Innovation Awards 2024, presented by D CEO and Dallas Innovates. The program honors leaders, entrepreneurs, and trailblazers who are paving the way forward for innovation in North Texas.
These leaders are recognized for their significant contributions across various sectors, setting new standards in innovation and community development. Our innovative approach to last-mile delivery earned us the win the Robotics and IoT category.
The award was accepted by our COO, Meelis Anton, at an exclusive ceremony at On the Levee in the Dallas Design District.
Clevon is designed to revolutionize last-mile delivery solutions for businesses like grocery stores, restaurants, and more, we offer a range of driving options for its vehicles: fully autonomous, partially autonomous with remote human assistance, and completely remote human operation, all capped at a safe speed of 20 miles per hour.
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