Joby Aviation has acquired Atoms, a developer of physical automation systems for industry, for an undisclosed amount. The deal brings Atoms’ robotics, software, and infrastructure capabilities under Joby’s ownership, though the two companies have not disclosed the financial terms of the transaction.
Atoms builds automation for sectors including food production, mining, and transport, with a focus on machines that sense, predict, and act in physical environments. Its stated mission is to make industrial processes more productive and scalable through robotics and software. Joby Aviation is an air mobility company developing electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft for passenger transport, with a broader interest in autonomous flight operations.
The acquisition is strategic for Joby as it seeks to strengthen its engineering and operational capabilities in physical automation. Atoms’ expertise in robotics and real-world sensing systems could support Joby’s work on aircraft manufacturing, ground infrastructure, and autonomous flight logistics. For Atoms, joining Joby provides a larger platform to apply its automation technology beyond its current industrial focus.
The combined entity is expected to integrate Atoms’ hardware and software into Joby’s development pipeline, particularly in areas where automated ground systems can complement aerial operations. Both companies have not specified which Atoms product lines will be prioritized, but the deal aligns with Joby’s long-term goal of building a comprehensive mobility ecosystem that includes both air and ground components.
With the acquisition complete, the two teams will begin work on aligning their technology roadmaps. The outcome will likely shape how Joby approaches automation in its manufacturing and future service networks, while Atoms’ technology gains a new application in the aviation sector.