Agile Robots

Canvas Category Machinery : Industrial Robot : General

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Primary Location Gilching, Germany

Financial Status VC; SoftBank, Chimera Investments, GL Ventures, Sequoia China, Linear Capital, Xiaomi, Foxconn, Midas

At Agile Robots we are bridging the gap between artificial intelligence and the real world. We are a spin-off of the German Aerospace Center and are developing the next generation of intelligent robots. To this end, we not only develop robotic hardware such as arms and hands but also the intelligent software behind it. Our ultimate goal is to make robots more intelligent, enabling humans to work even closer with their robotic assistants and to deploy robots in even more application scenarios. We are already engineering solutions for medical robotics, consumer electronics manufacturing, and other domains.

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Agile Robots AG acquires robotics specialist Franka Emika

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🔖 Topics: Acquisition

🏢 Organizations: Agile Robots, Franka Emika


Agile Robots, a leading provider of robotics solutions for complex automation, headquartered in Munich, is taking over the business operations of Munich-based robotics specialist FRANKA EMIKA GmbH. The creditors‘ committee of insolvent FRANKA EMIKA had previously approved the corresponding agreement. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

Following the transaction, Agile Robots plans to continue the operations of Franka Emika with its approximately 100 employees and to invest in the further growth of the company in Bavaria. This includes expanding the product portfolio, strengthening global sales, and continuing R&D activities.

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