Develops and manufactures modular, self-programming industrial robots and autonomous robotics solutions (Physical AI)
RobCo GmbH
Munich (Headquarters) · Gilching (Founding site)New on Amplifa
Autonomous Industrial Robotics from Munich
RobCo GmbH (until 2021 Kea Robotics GmbH) develops and manufactures modular industrial robots and autonomous robotics solutions for industry. The company emerged from over seven years of research into modular robotics at the Technical University of Munich and offers robotic systems based on a modular kit principle: individual modules are combined plug-and-play into robots with up to twelve axes, which can be configured within minutes. The modules are designed for industrial use (IP54) with payload capacities of up to 20 kg, reach of up to 3 m and a repeatability of 0.1 mm; frameless servo motors from technology partner TQ-Group are used as drives. After configuration, the company's own software automatically generates a digital twin that self-programs control, operation and collision detection. In addition to the autonomous two-handed robot Alfie, RobCo offers Embedded Robotics (co-development to series maturity), end-to-end automation and a Robotics-as-a-Service model without upfront investment. Fields of application include manufacturing, automotive, food and beverage, logistics, wood and laboratories; reference customers include Rosenberger, T-Systems and Tiskens.
- Site
- Gilching
- Processes
- Machine loading and unloading (CNC), Palletizing, Material handling, Finishing, Embedded Robotics (co-development of robotics products), Integrated Solutions (end-to-end automation, Robotics-as-a-Service), Handling/manipulation with two-handed autonomous industrial robot (Alfie), Autonomous Industrial Robotics / Physical AI
- Materials
- Frameless Servo Motor ILM-E (TQ-RoboDrive)
- Certificates
- IP54 (protection rating of robotic systems)
- Founded
- 2020
- Industries
- Manufacturing, Automotive, Food and beverage industry, Logistics, Wood, Defense manufacturing
- 01
Research and development (hardware, software, Physical AI)
- 02
Design of the robot modules
- 03
Manufacturing and assembly of the modules
- 04
Software generation of the digital twin / self-programming
- 05
Integration and commissioning of the robotics cell
- 06
Maintenance and continuous optimization (Robotics-as-a-Service)
Technology and System Components
Frameless Servo Motor ILM-E (TQ-RoboDrive)
Compact 360 g motor with 3 Nm torque, which drives the robot modules as a drive unit.
Locations
Munich
DEHeadquarters, development and sales
- Modular industrial robot / lightweight robot (modular kit, up to 20 modules)
- Autonomous two-handed industrial robot Alfie
Gilching
DEFounding site (c/o ESA BIC, Friedrichshafener Str. 1)
Robotics Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machine loading and unloading (CNC)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| PalletizingAssembly | – | – | up to 20 kg payload (robot) | – | – |
| Material handlingAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| FinishingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Embedded Robotics (co-development of robotics products)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Integrated Solutions (end-to-end automation, Robotics-as-a-Service)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Handling/manipulation with two-handed autonomous industrial robot (Alfie)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modular industrial robot / lightweight robot (modular kit, up to 20 modules) | RobCo (formerly Kea Robotics) | – | Reach up to 3 m; up to 12 axes | 2020 | Munich |
| Autonomous two-handed industrial robot with Physical AI | RobCo Alfie | – | – | – | Munich |
| Frameless servo motor ILM-E | TQ-Group (TQ-RoboDrive) ILM-E | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Standards
The modular robots are designed with IP54 protection rating for industrial use; after assembly, the software automatically generates a digital twin and self-verifies control and collision detection.
| Evidence | Munich |
|---|---|
| IP54 (protection rating of robotic systems) |
Company Development
- 2020
Founded as Kea Robotics GmbH, emerging from over seven years of research into modular robotics at the Technical University of Munich; presentation of the first modular lightweight robot in December
- 2021
Registered in the commercial register on 18.06.2021 (HRB 259870, AG Munich), renamed RobCo GmbH; partnership with TQ-Group, whose ILM-E motors power the robots
- 2027
Announcement of RobCoN 2027 – Autonomous Industrial Robotics Summit