Pushing boundaries. Constantly.
- We are a leading provider of next-generation automation solutions.
- By combining artificial intelligence and robotics,
- we help industries and services reach new levels of excellence.
the start of our journey
highly skilled robotics and AI enthusiasts
robot solutions deployed worldwide
Meet our CEO and founder
Inspired by science fiction classics, Zhaopeng Chen has been passionate about robotics since childhood. After studying engineering in China, he completed his doctorate at the German Aerospace Center (DLR). There, he developed a widely acclaimed humanoid hand, which became the basis for his first spin-off with Agile Robot’s co-founder Peter Meusel: Wessling Robotics. As deputy director of the DLR’s Modular Dexterous Robotics Laboratory, Zhaopeng conducted pioneering research on smart, autonomous robots before launching Agile Robots with some fellow DLR experts in 2018. For almost two decades, Zhaopeng and his family have been living in Bavaria.
Connected around the globe
Munich
Agile Robots (Headquarters, R&D)
idealworks (Headquarters, R&D)
Franka Robotics (Headquarters, R&D)
Kaufbeuren
Agile Robots (Production)
Franka Robotics (Production)
Gemmingen
BÄR Automation (Headquarters, R&D, Production)
Beijing
Agile Robots (Regional Headquarters, Production, R&D)
Changsha
Agile Robots (Office)
Chongqing
Agile Robots (Office)
Harbin
Agile Robots (Office)
Kunshan
Agile Robots (Production)
Shenzen
Agile Robots (Production)
Zhengzhou
Agile Robots (Production)
Bangaluru
Agile Robots (Regional Headquarters)
Chennai
Agile Robots (Production)
The genesis of Agile Robots
To make industries and services smarter, more flexible and more efficient wherever they are, Zhaopeng Chen and Peter Meusel – two of the most enthusiastic and renowned robotics researchers at the German Aerospace Center – pool their knowledge and found Agile Robots. Together with eight other DLR experts, they start their journey.
Our first robot, Diana 7, makes its debut. This industrial, lightweight, seven-axis robot is particularly well suited for complex and highly sensitive tasks and manipulation. Version 1.0 is successfully used from the beginning to install electronic components in smartphones, tablets, PCs and more.
Agile Robots opens its first production facility in China to cater to the production requirements of the world’s leading automotive, consumer tech and healthcare companies. Today, Agile Robots is manufacturing world-class automation solutions and industrial robots at over 15 sites around the world.
The company’s management system is now officially certified for developing and producing robotic systems by the certification body All-Cert. The ISO 9001 certification is an internationally recognized standard which ensures that a company maintains a documented system of quality management and quality assurance.
Japan-based SoftBank, the world’s largest tech investor, teams up with Agile Robots to advance the rapid internationalization of the Germany-based deep-tech unicorn. Together, Agile Robots and SoftBank, by now the anchor investor, push the boundaries of artificial intelligence and rethink industrial automation.
Agile Robots opens its first production facility in Germany on a 2,700 m2 site in the Bavarian town of Kaufbeuren. An extremely strong supplier industry and a high concentration of well-trained specialists make the location special to this day. At the same time, production in China is further expanded to meet rapidly growing demand.
idealworks, a BMW spin-off, and BÄR Automation join Agile Robots. The deep-tech company idealworks develops a robotics ecosystem for the automotive industry that aims to revolutionize the world of intralogistics in production. German special-purpose mechanical engineering specialist BÄR Automation offers tailored system solutions to large-scale industrial manufacturers. By acquiring the majority share of both automotive specialists, we are driving the future of automotive production.
Franka Robotics, one of the world’s leading pioneers of robotics technology and the reference robotics platform for leading researchers, becomes part of Agile Robots. The Munich-based company develops robots with a human-like sense of touch to advance industries like agriculture, healthcare, hospitality and retail. Combining world-class AI and software expertise with leading robot technology boosts Agile Robots’ innovative power.
To expand its global presence and respond to increasing demand on the Indian market, Agile Robots opens its first production site in Chennai. Here in India’s booming hotspot for electronics hardware and software, the number of robot installations has more than doubled in recent years.
Agile Robots is already one of the fastest-growing deep-tech enterprises worldwide. We are determined to remain on the cutting edge. And we hope to see you there.
Our principles
We are responsible to our employees, shareholders, customers, suppliers, business partners and the communities in which we operate to conduct our business lawfully and ethically. The following are the principles that we live by.
We comply with AI regulations
We acknowledge that the development of AI technologies may raise compliance and ethical challenges. We are closely monitoring the legislative dynamics and are committed to ensuring that we carry out our activities in a lawful and responsible way.
We respect data privacy and protection laws
Maintaining our customers’ trust and protecting their privacy are our top priorities. We treat all personal and sensitive information with due care and in strict compliance with applicable laws.
We act with integrity
We do not tolerate bribery or corruption! We have established whistleblower policies and procedures to counter wrongdoing and promote proper and effective management. We comply with all laws encouraging fair competition. We choose our business partners carefully and only work with them if they share our high standards regarding quality, service, sustainability, diversity and integrity of business practices.
We stand for a responsible use of our robots
We will not develop robots for military purposes, nor will we partner with organizations that seek to use our robots to harm others.
We promote health, safety and environmental protection
We prioritize human safety in all robot interactions, applications and application solutions. We strive to develop robots that support and improve manufacturing conditions while also ensuring the well-being of all involved. And we are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our operations.
We provide a safe workplace and respect human rights
We are committed to promoting a fair, healthy, inclusive and respectful work environment for all colleagues. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination, and we comply with international human rights standards.
Our cutting-edge, customized solutions meet the high demands of different workflows, so the world can keep working efficiently and safely beyond tomorrow.