
Artisense is a computer vision and sensor fusion software company that develops an integrated localization platform using cameras as the primary sensor for automation of robots, vehicles, and spatial intelligence applications. Founded in 2016 as a spin-off from the Technical University of Munich, it provides highly accurate, robust, and safe navigation solutions with low-cost hardware. Its core technology is a proprietary direct Visual SLAM algorithm tightly fused with vision, IMU, and GNSS sensors to achieve centimeter-accurate positioning even without RTK GNSS. The modular software and hardware design allows customization for various client requirements, reducing R&D time and enabling applications in robotics, automotive, and fleet tracking. Since December 2021, Artisense operates as a subsidiary of Kudan Inc., continuing to deliver autonomy through robust positioning technology.

Artisense is a computer vision and sensor fusion software company that develops an integrated localization platform using cameras as the primary sensor for automation of robots, vehicles, and spatial intelligence applications. Founded in 2016 as a spin-off from the Technical University of Munich, it provides highly accurate, robust, and safe navigation solutions with low-cost hardware. Its core technology is a proprietary direct Visual SLAM algorithm tightly fused with vision, IMU, and GNSS sensors to achieve centimeter-accurate positioning even without RTK GNSS. The modular software and hardware design allows customization for various client requirements, reducing R&D time and enabling applications in robotics, automotive, and fleet tracking. Since December 2021, Artisense operates as a subsidiary of Kudan Inc., continuing to deliver autonomy through robust positioning technology.
Founded: 2016 (TUM spin-off)
Core tech: Direct visual-inertial SLAM with sensor fusion (ArtiSLAM)
Primary applications: Robots, vehicles, fleet tracking, spatial intelligence
Ownership: Subsidiary of Kudan Inc. (since Dec 2021)
Offices: Munich and Silicon Valley
Localization and navigation for autonomous systems using camera-first visual-inertial SLAM and sensor fusion.
2016
Computer vision / Robotics / Autonomous navigation
5330000.00 USD
Seed round reported as over $5M; investors reported to include Possible Ventures, Project A and Vito Ventures
“Early seed investors include Possible Ventures, Project A and Vito Ventures; company became a subsidiary of Kudan Inc. in December 2021.”