120ft Secures €576,000 to Develop Humanoid Robot-Powered Microfactories
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Swedish robotics startup 120ft has recently emerged from stealth mode after securing €576,000 in angel funding to create autonomous microfactories that utilize humanoid robots for local manufacturing. Based in Stockholm, the company aims to enable consumer brands to assemble products in smaller batches, reducing reliance on extensive production runs and international supply chains.
The significance of 120ft's approach lies in its modular factory design, which employs three 40-foot containers for various manufacturing processes. This innovative system integrates humanoid robots, AI, virtual production-line simulation, and proprietary orchestration software, allowing for efficient assembly processes. The company has notably reduced the time to teach a robot assembly skill from seven weeks in 2025 to just seven hours in 2026, with a target of seven minutes by 2027.
Looking ahead, 120ft plans to operate its factories directly, charging customers per finished product instead of selling robots. The startup's founder, Martin Willers, emphasizes the need for a shift in manufacturing models, particularly for smaller brands. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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