
fruitcore robotics is a German company specializing in user-friendly and cost-efficient industrial automation solutions. They develop and manufacture the HORST series of industrial robots, featuring durable hardware with patented maintenance-free drive technology and intuitive AI-supported software (horstOS) for easy programming and operation. Their business model includes selling robust industrial robots, integrated automation modules, software, and comprehensive services such as training, support, and robot rental (Robot as a Service). The company emphasizes rapid deployment, reducing planning and programming effort by up to 85%, and offers a full ecosystem including accessories and peripherals. fruitcore robotics serves diverse industries including metal, logistics, pharma, medtech, electronics, plastics, and research, with a strong European partner network and over 100 employees. Their solutions enable significant productivity gains, cost savings, and quality improvements, positioning them as a leading innovator in industrial robotics with a focus on accessible automation for companies of all sizes.

fruitcore robotics is a German company specializing in user-friendly and cost-efficient industrial automation solutions. They develop and manufacture the HORST series of industrial robots, featuring durable hardware with patented maintenance-free drive technology and intuitive AI-supported software (horstOS) for easy programming and operation. Their business model includes selling robust industrial robots, integrated automation modules, software, and comprehensive services such as training, support, and robot rental (Robot as a Service). The company emphasizes rapid deployment, reducing planning and programming effort by up to 85%, and offers a full ecosystem including accessories and peripherals. fruitcore robotics serves diverse industries including metal, logistics, pharma, medtech, electronics, plastics, and research, with a strong European partner network and over 100 employees. Their solutions enable significant productivity gains, cost savings, and quality improvements, positioning them as a leading innovator in industrial robotics with a focus on accessible automation for companies of all sizes.
Founded: 2017
Headquarters: Konstanz (Constance), Germany
Product: HORST industrial robots and horstOS automation software
Recent funding: Series B (Dec 14, 2022) — €23M
Employees: ~100
Industrial automation and robotics for manufacturing and logistics, focusing on accessible/plug-&-produce deployments.
2017
Automation Machinery Manufacturing
€23,000,000
Existing investors (follow-on participation) include UVC Partners, Matterwave Ventures, CNB Capital, Pecon and btov network.
“Company completed a Series B with new lead investors and follow-on participation from existing backers, indicating continued VC support.”
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