Munich, 20 November 2023 – Franka Emika, a pioneer in robotics technology with a human sense of touch, has officially changed its name to Franka Robotics GmbH.
The decision to change the name to Franka Robotics reflects the plan of Agile Robots to combine the best of both companies and integrate Franka Robotics into the Agile Robots family. This updated identity signifies a mutual commitment to pushing technological boundaries and emphasizes a collective vision to consolidate the position as a leader in robotics and AI-powered technology.
"Franka Robotics represents more than just a name change; it symbolizes a unified front in our ongoing pursuit of advancing robotics technology." says Dr. Zhaopeng Chen, CEO and founder of Agile Robots.
The acquisition brings together the strengths of Franka Robotics and Agile Robots, positioning them as influential players in the dynamic robotics landscape. The combined expertise and resources of both entities are set to drive substantial advancements, and foster innovation across the research and industrial automation sectors.
About Franka Robotics GmbH
Franka Robotics, formerly Franka Emika, is a Munich-based robotics platform company and is a pioneer in robotics technology with a human sense of touch. The company produces its robots in Germany and offers accessible robotics solutions for industrial automation (Franka Production 3) and AI and robotics research (Franka Research 3). All robotic products have unique intelligent software that is easy to use thanks to its intuitive robot app framework and safety certified hardware. The Franka World online platform connects customers, partners, developers and robots. It provides centralized management and remote control of Franka robotics robots, as well as access to a growing ecosystem of accredited software and hardware.
About Agile Robots AG
Agile Robots AG is a high-tech startup based in Munich. Our mission is to bridge the gap between AI and robotics by developing robotic systems that offer novel full-body tactility and world-leading vision intelligence. This unique combination of technologies enables us to provide intelligent, easy-to-use and affordable robotic solutions with safe human-robot interaction.