Gatik AI

About

Founded in 2017 by veterans of the autonomous technology industry, Gautam Narang, Arjun Narang, and Apeksha Kumavat, Gatik AI Inc. embarked on a mission to revolutionize the middle-mile logistics space. The company emerged from stealth mode in 2019, announcing a significant partnership with Walmart to automate grocery delivery routes in Bentonville, Arkansas. This collaboration marked a pivotal moment, showcasing Gatik's focused approach on B2B short-haul logistics, a segment often overlooked by others in the autonomous vehicle industry who were primarily targeting passenger transport or long-haul trucking. Gatik's philosophy from the outset was to apply autonomous technology to solve real-world supply chain challenges for businesses, today, not in the distant future. The journey continued with key milestones, including the deployment of Canada's first autonomous delivery fleet with Loblaw in Ontario in 2020. A landmark achievement came in 2021 when Gatik, in partnership with Walmart, became the first company worldwide to operate daily, driver-out commercial deliveries on the middle mile. This was followed by a similar driverless operation with Loblaw in Canada in 2022. Gatik's strategy of focusing on 'structured autonomy' – operating on fixed, known, and repeatable routes – has been central to its ability to achieve these driverless milestones safely and efficiently. The company has since expanded its operations to multiple markets, including Texas and Arizona, and forged strategic partnerships with industry giants like Isuzu Motors, NVIDIA, Cummins, Ryder, and Goodyear to lay the groundwork for commercialization at scale. Gatik's medium-duty autonomous trucks are now a common sight, moving goods for major retailers like Kroger and Tyson Foods, optimizing their regional distribution networks and underscoring Gatik's role in making B2B delivery more reliable, safe, and efficient.