FORT helps machine builders and users to reduce risk, accelerate development, and scale autonomous systems by enabling trusted communications and control for smart machines. Our platform pairs functional safety and cybersecurity principles to ensure that critical information can be sent to, from, and between machines with the highest levels of trust. Founded in 2018 and based in Philadelphia, FORT provides solutions for hundreds of clients, including 60+ Fortune 1000-sized companies, in warehousing, construction, agriculture, transportation, and more.

Smart machines can be dangerous if they’re not operated safely and securely. FORT enables OEMs and end-users to speed the adoption of smart machines, maximize productivity, aid in compliance, and reduce risks. We empower our customers to build and operate the machines of the future by ensuring that smart machines are safe, secure, and able to integrate seamlessly with people and each other. We worry about the worst-case scenarios of machine deployment so our customers don't have to. Our secure, safety-rated communications platform helps builders and operators of smart machines deploy faster, reduce risk, and address industry compliance.