Agile Robots, founded in 2018, has established itself as a leading Pursue in the field of AI-driven automation. With the acquisition of Audeering, the company is expanding its portfolio to include advanced audio analysis technologiesAudeering, a spin-off from the Technical University of Munich, specializes in AI-based analysis of speech expressions and voice biomarkers. The collaboration aims to enable innovative applications for human-robot interaction.
Zhaopeng Chen, CEO and co-founder of Agile Robots, explains:
"Our state-of-the-art robotics solutions leverage advanced AI technologies to make industrial manufacturing processes even more efficient. The collaboration with Audeering gives us the opportunity to significantly improve both robot programming and human-robot interaction."
Audeering analyzes acoustic environments, speaker states, and over 50 different emotional expressions in real time. The technology of Company is already used in the healthcare, market research, and automotive sectors. Audeering's previous investors included the Danish GN Group, which withdrew from the company in 2023.
"As two award-winning high-tech companies from Bavaria, we are joining forces to push the boundaries of advanced AI. The combination of our world-class AI expertise sets new standards: We are shaping the future of technology and demonstrating Europe's comprehensive AI excellence,"
says Dagmar Schuller, CEO and co-founder of Audeering.
Agile Robots reached 2021 Unicorn status and raised significant investments from Softbank and Sequoia China, among others. The company employs over 2,300 people worldwide and, according to its own figures, has implemented more than 10,000 robotics solutions. Most recently, the spin-off from the German Aerospace Center (DLR) also acquired the robotics startup Franka Emika, which had previously slipped into insolvency. With the integration of Audeering, Agile Robots continues its expansion in the field of AI-supported automation.
