Embodied AI builds safe, intuitive robotic systems that enable human-friendly interaction through soft manipulators and integrated AI models. The company develops the Helix Manipulator, a commercial soft manipulator offering over nine degrees of actuation and ~1 meter of workspace, based on a patented Trimmed Helicoid structure for precision manipulation. Embodied AI also produces Visual Language Action models and other foundation AI models that translate human instructions into robot behavior. The company sells primarily to research institutions and robotics or AI-focused companies, positioning itself in the soft robotics and human-robot interaction market.
AI ModelsHelix ManipulatorHuman-robot InteractionSoft RoboticsVisual Language Action Modelsembodiedai.ch
Embodied AI
Embodied AI builds safe, intuitive robotic systems that enable human-friendly interaction through soft manipulators and integrated AI models. The company develops the Helix Manipulator, a commercial soft manipulator offering over nine degrees of actuation and ~1 meter of workspace, based on a patented Trimmed Helicoid structure for precision manipulation. Embodied AI also produces Visual Language Action models and other foundation AI models that translate human instructions into robot behavior. The company sells primarily to research institutions and robotics or AI-focused companies, positioning itself in the soft robotics and human-robot interaction market.
AI ModelsHelix ManipulatorHuman-robot InteractionSoft RoboticsVisual Language Action Modelsembodiedai.ch
HQLausanne, CH
Team Size10
Open Jobs8
Total Funding$165K
Latest Fundraiselast year
TL;DR
Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland
Flagship product: Helix — commercial soft manipulator (9+ degrees of actuation, ~1 m workspace, ~1 cm precision; SDKs in Python/MATLAB/ROS2)
Core AI: Visual-Language-Action (VLA) foundation models that translate language into robot actions
Founding team: Francesco Stella; Kai Junge; Max Polzin; Prof. Josie Hughes; Prof. Cosimo Della Santina
Funding signal: Seed: CHF 150,000 from Venture Kick (Jan 2025); company states it has raised over CHF 1M in non-dilutive funding
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Safe, intuitive human-robot interaction and soft robotic manipulation for research and robotics/AI teams.
Founded
2023
Industry
Robotics Engineering
Tech Stack
Python
MATLAB
ROS2
SDKs (Python/MATLAB/ROS2)
AWS Global Accelerator
GoDaddy DNS
Funding Track Record
Seed- 2025-01-30
CHF 150,000
Seed award/round including CHF 150k from Venture Kick (listed on company and third-party profiles).
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Join the Team
Marketing Specialist
On-SiteRome, Latium, IT
On-Site • Rome, Latium, IT
Embodied AI SA is a Swiss robotics startup building the first commercially viable soft robotic workforce for human environments. Our approach is to deploy physically safe robots with advanced learning algorithms. Founded by researchers from EPFL, TU Delft, and MIT, our mission is to bring robots into human spaces and transform how robotics supports society.
We are looking for our first dedicated marketing hire. In this role you will be responsible for our brand presence, and own the full marketing function from strategy to execution. You will shape how the world sees Embodied AI as we transition from breakthrough technology to category-defining company. You will work closely with our founders and commercial team to generate demand, build our brand, and position Embodied AI as the leader in frontier physical AI globally.
Responsabilities:
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Develop and execute our marketing strategy across brand, content, demand generation and communications
Produce high-quality visual content that elevates our brand: from pamphlets, pitch decks, and product one-pagers to social graphics and event materials
Capture and edit photos and videos of our robots, lab environment, customer pilots, and team interviews
Build a consistent visual identity for how Embodied AI is portrayed across digital channels, events, and press
Collaborate with engineering and product teams to visually communicate technical concepts in a clear, engaging way
Own our website, LinkedIn, and content pipeline
Grow our following, drive engagement, and establish our founders and team as thought leaders in physical AI
Create and curate content that resonates with both industrial buyers and the AI/robotics community
Plan and manage our presence at trade shows, industry events, and conferences
Create sales enablement materials (decks, case studies, visualisations) that help close deals
Drive PR and media relations. We have been featured in Forbes, CNN, and NRC. Keep the momentum going!
Requirements:
3-6 years of experience in B2B marketing, ideally in robotics, industrial automation, or deep tech
Strong storytelling skills. You can translate complex technology into clear, compelling narratives
Previous experience growing B2B brands on LinkedIn. You know what content performs, how the algorithm works, and how to build founder/executive thought leadership
Comfortable in a fast-moving startup where priorities shift and you wear many hats
Capable of being a generalist who does both strategy and execution
Previous familiarity with robotics/AI ecosystem, manufacturing/logistics industries, or European deep tech scene is nice to have
Fluent English speaker
We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our team as soon as possible on a full-time basis.
Join us in reinventing how robots can be integrated in our society through innovative solutions. At Embodied AI you will contribute to solving one of the greatest challenges in robotics, bringing robots to human spaces, and work with some of the best talent in the space. If this excites you, but you are not sure if you fulfil the requirements, give it a try. We are looking for attitude over experience. Embodied AI is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
