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| NEURA Robotics | |
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| General information | |
| Full name | NEURA Robotics GmbH |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Founder | David Reger |
| Headquarters | Metzingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany |
| Industry | Robotics, Artificial intelligence |
| Products | MAiRA, LARA, MAV, MiPA, 4NE-1 |
| Total funding | >EUR 220 million |
| Employees | 300+ |
| Order book | EUR 1 billion |
| Website | neura-robotics.com |
NEURA Robotics is a German high-tech robotics company founded in 2019 by David Reger in Metzingen near Stuttgart. The company designs and manufactures cognitive and collaborative robots in-house, intended to work alongside humans in manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare. NEURA coined the term "cognitive robotics" to describe its approach of embedding artificial intelligence directly into robotic hardware, enabling robots to perceive, learn, and adapt autonomously. The company's product line spans industrial collaborative robots (cobots), intelligent assistants, and the 4NE-1 humanoid robot, which NEURA describes as the first humanoid robot designed for series production.[1][2]
David Reger founded NEURA Robotics in 2019 in Metzingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, with the goal of revolutionizing robotics by making robots truly intelligent. Reger, who has been recognized as "Innovator of the Year" in Germany, is considered a pioneer in the field of cognitive robotics.[1][3]
NEURA Robotics has secured substantial funding to fuel its development:
| Date | Round | Amount | Key investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Early rounds | EUR 50 million | European investor consortium |
| 2023 | Series A extension | $16 million | InterAlpen Partners (USA) |
| July 2023 | Series A | $55 million | Various |
| January 2025 | Series B | EUR 120 million | Lingotto Investment Management, BlueCrest Capital, Volvo Cars Tech Fund |
The Series B round in January 2025 was led by Lingotto Investment Management, with participation from BlueCrest Capital Management, Volvo Cars Tech Fund, InterAlpen Partners, Vsquared Ventures, HV Capital, Delta Electronics, C4 Ventures, L-Bank, and founder David Reger.[4][5]
In the year leading up to the Series B, NEURA doubled its employee count to over 300 and achieved 10x revenue growth. The company has secured an order book of approximately EUR 1 billion.[4]
NEURA created the Neuraverse, described as the world's first scalable robotics app store: a continuously learning ecosystem that connects users, developers, experts, and companies. It enables robots to gain new skills as easily as smartphones receive updates.[6]
| Product | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MAiRA | Cognitive industrial robot | Described as the world's first cognitive robot; for welding, assembly, grinding, gluing |
| LARA | Lightweight cobot | Collaborative robot for various industrial applications |
| MAV | Autonomous mobile vehicle | Mobile robot platform for logistics and material transport |
| MiPA | Intelligent assistant | Versatile robotic assistant for various areas of life |
MAiRA (Multi-sensing Intelligent Robotic Assistant) is NEURA's flagship industrial product, described as the world's first cognitive robot. It integrates multiple sensing modalities (vision, force, proximity) with AI to enable autonomous decision-making during industrial tasks.[7]
The 4NE-1 (pronounced "for anyone") is NEURA's humanoid robot, unveiled at Automatica 2025. It is designed as a capable and adaptable assistant for everyday use in trades, workshops, and industry, with plans for future household deployment.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.8 m |
| Weight | 80 kg |
| Payload capacity | 15 kg |
| Speed | Up to 3 km/h |
The 4NE-1 has been featured in public demonstrations including a Bundesliga football match, where a 4NE1 Mini variant was presented on the pitch.[8][9]
NEURA's core technical differentiation is its integration of AI directly into robotic hardware ("cognitive robotics"), rather than treating AI as a software add-on. This approach enables:
NEURA collaborates with NVIDIA, leveraging NVIDIA Isaac for advancing its cognitive and humanoid robot capabilities.[10]
NEURA has partnered with Porsche Consulting, which has described NEURA's robots as representing "the real colleague" in industrial settings. The company has also established partnerships with Volvo Cars and Delta Electronics through its funding rounds.[11]