
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
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)”
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As a Senior Robotics Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and testing of the physical components and systems of our robots. Your responsibilities will span conceptual design, mechanical engineering, design for manufacturing and assembly, and the integration of electronic systems, ensuring that our robots meet specific application requirements and are cost-effective for large-scale production. We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated experience transitioning projects from prototyping and proof-of-concepts to MVPs, final products, and mass production. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of robotic designs, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of intelligent robotics.
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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, and willing to show your potential and eager to grow within a fast paced robotics startup, we would love to hear from you. If you are not sure if you fulfill the requirements, give it a try.
Embodied AI is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.