Agile Robots SE
"Pushing boundaries. Constantly."
Munich deep-tech unicorn (est. 2018, DLR spin-off); Diana 7 cobot, Agile ONE humanoid, AMRs; 2,300+ staff; ISO 9001; SoftBank-backed; €200M revenue 2024.
Agile Robots SE is a Munich-based deep-tech robotics company founded in 2018 by Dr. Zhaopeng Chen and Peter Meusel, both formerly of the German Aerospace Center (DLR). The company was established as a spin-off from DLR's Modular Dexterous Robotics Laboratory, with a founding team of ten DLR researchers. Agile Robots combines artificial intelligence with advanced robotic hardware to deliver automation solutions for automotive, consumer electronics, and healthcare manufacturing.
The company's product portfolio spans collaborative robots, humanoid systems, AMR/AGV mobile platforms, and software. The Diana 7, introduced in 2019, is a seven-axis force-controlled lightweight robotic arm with torque sensors in all axes, designed for complex manipulation and precision assembly tasks including smartphone and tablet electronics installation. The Thor series extends the portfolio with payload options of 3, 7, 12, and 20 kg for diverse industrial applications. The Yu 5 Industrial is an AI-vision-enabled collaborative robot offering intuitive programming and safe human-robot collaboration. The Agile Hand is an anthropomorphic five-finger dexterous end-effector. The Agile ONE, launched in November 2025, is the company's industrial humanoid robot powered by Physical AI, designed for autonomous handling of industrial tasks alongside existing automation lines with series production planned for 2026 in Bavaria. AgileCore is the company's software platform enabling system integrators and operators to develop, deploy, and manage automation solutions using natural language AI programming.
Agile Robots has grown to more than 2,300 employees across Germany, China, and India, with production facilities in Kaufbeuren (Bavaria), and multiple sites in China (Beijing, Kunshan, Shenzhen, Zhengzhou, Changsha, Chongqing, Harbin) and India (Chennai, Bangaluru). Through acquisitions, the company's ecosystem includes idealworks (BMW Group AMR spin-off), BÄR Automation (special-purpose machinery), Franka Robotics (research-grade cobots), and audEERING (AI voice recognition). The company achieved unicorn status in 2021 with SoftBank as anchor investor, has raised over $250 million USD in funding, and reported approximately €200 million in revenue for 2024. Agile Robots holds ISO 9001 certification obtained in 2020. Headquarters: Plinganserstraße 134, 81369 Munich, Germany.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Diana 7
- Model: Diana 7
- Launch Year: 2019
Seven-axis force-controlled lightweight robotic arm with torque sensors in all axes for precise assembly in electronics and automotive manufacturing.
Agile ONE
- Model: Agile ONE
- Launch Year: 2025
Industrial humanoid robot powered by Physical AI for autonomous handling, pick-and-place, and machine operation in production environments.
Yu 5 Industrial
AI-vision-enabled cobot with intuitive setup and safe human-robot collaboration for a range of industrial inspection and assembly environments.
Thor Series
Industrial robot series with payload options of 3, 7, 12, and 20 kg tailored for both ultra-precise operations and heavy-duty manufacturing tasks.
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Company Facts
Founded
2018
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Manufacturer
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Europe
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Keywords
- Agile Robots SE
- AI robotics
- DLR
- automotive
- electronics
- Franka Robotics
- SoftBank
- Robot Manufacturer
- Mobile Robot (AGV/AMR)
- Humanoid
- Manufacturer
- Software/Algorithm
- Collaborative Robot
- Industrial Robot
- End-effector & Grasping
- Control & Software
- Cobot
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare & Senior Care
- Logistics & Supply Chain
