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Agile Robots SE (formerly Agile Robots AG) is a German robotics company headquartered in [[Munich]], [[Germany]], specializing in AI-powered robotic automation solutions. Founded in 2018 as a spin-off of the [[German Aerospace Center]] (DLR), the company develops force-sensitive collaborative robots (cobots) and [[humanoid robot]]s for industrial applications. Agile Robots is best known for its Diana series of lightweight cobots and the [[Agile One]] industrial humanoid robot.
Agile Robots was founded in 2018 by Zhaopeng Chen and Peter Meusel, both renowned robotics researchers from the German Aerospace Center (DLR). The founding team included eight additional DLR experts who pooled their knowledge in force-sensitive robotics and intelligent manipulation.[1]
The company's first product, the Diana 7, was an industrial lightweight seven-axis robot arm designed for complex and highly sensitive tasks. It was successfully deployed from the beginning to install electronic components in smartphones, tablets, PCs, and other consumer electronics.[2]
In the seven years since its founding, Agile Robots has doubled its revenue year-on-year, reaching approximately 200 million euros in annual revenue by 2024 with 2,500 employees worldwide. The company achieved unicorn status with a valuation of $1 billion following its Series C funding round.[3]
In 2025, Agile Robots acquired thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering, expanding its capabilities into industrial automation solutions and positioning itself for further growth.[4]
On November 19, 2025, Agile Robots unveiled the [[Agile One]], its first-ever humanoid robot, designed specifically for industrial applications. Full production was announced to begin in early 2026 at a new facility in Bavaria, Germany.[5]
The Diana 7 is Agile Robots' flagship collaborative robot arm.
| Specification | Diana 7 |
|---|---|
| Axes | 7 |
| Payload | 7 kg |
| Reach | 923 mm |
| Repeatability | 0.05 mm |
| Torque Sensors | All 7 axes |
| Weight | ~17 kg |
The Diana 7 features torque sensors in all seven axes, making it one of the most dexterous and sensitive robotic arms on the market. It is deployed across the automotive and consumer electronics (3C) sectors for tasks requiring precise force control.[6]
The [[Agile One]] is a full-size humanoid robot designed for industrial environments.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Target Applications | Material handling, pick-and-place, machine tending, tool use |
| Manipulation | Fine manipulation with dexterous hands |
| Production Start | Early 2026 |
| Manufacturing Location | Bavaria, Germany |
Agile One is designed for a wide variety of industrial tasks, including material gathering and transport, pick-and-place operations, machine tending, tool use, and fine manipulation. Unlike many humanoid robots produced in Asia, the Agile One is manufactured entirely in Germany.[5]
Agile Robots' core technology derives from decades of DLR research in force-sensitive robotics. Key technological capabilities include:
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Funding | $250 million+ |
| Valuation | $1 billion (unicorn) |
| Key Investors | Hillhouse, BOCOM International, CMB International Capital |
| Annual Revenue (2023) | ~65.9 million euros |
| Annual Revenue (2024) | ~200 million euros |
| Employees | 2,500 |
Both founders are former senior researchers at the German Aerospace Center, bringing deep expertise in torque-controlled robotics and intelligent manipulation systems.