
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.

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.
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
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Safe, intuitive human-robot interaction and soft robotic manipulation for research and robotics/AI teams.
2023
Robotics Engineering
CHF 150,000
Seed award/round including CHF 150k from Venture Kick (listed on company and third-party profiles).
“Venture Kick (seed/award)”
As a Robotics Hardware Intern, you will support the hardware engineering team in designing, prototyping, and testing physical components and systems for our robots. This role offers practical experience in mechanical design, electronics, and system integration within a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are committed to finding and nurturing exceptional talent; our internships are a key pathway to recruiting outstanding graduates who can make a significant impact on our team.
Important Notice: For this position, we can unfortunately only accept applications from citizens of Schengen Area countries. This restriction does not apply to ETHZ and EPFL students who are required to complete compulsory internships as part of their studies.
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Join us in reinventing how robots can integrated into our society through innovative soft robotic solutions. If you are a motivated person, with a passion for tech, willing to show your potential, and eager to grow within a fast-paced robotics startup, we would love to hear from you.
Embodied AI is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.