Innok Robotics

What Innok Robotics does

Innok Robotics GmbH is a German developer and manufacturer of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) headquartered in Regenstauf, Bavaria, and founded in 2012 by Alwin Heerklotz. The company specializes in AMRs that operate indoors, outdoors, and across multi-terrain environments in adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, and fog, an area it self-describes as market-leading. Its product portfolio centers on five hardware platforms: INDUROS (universal transport robots with up to 1,300 kg traction replacing forklifts, AGVs, and tugger trains), RAINOS (autonomous watering robot for cemeteries and green spaces), HEROS (modular research platform supplied to universities), INSPECTOS (autonomous inspection robot using computer vision), and NAVIBOX (retrofit kit to automate third-party vehicles). These are supported by a proprietary software stack comprising Innok COCKPIT (fleet management and mission control), Innok HYBRID NAVIGATION (multi-modal sensor fusion and localization), and Innok ReMain (remote maintenance).

The company monetizes through hardware sales, software licenses, professional services (mapping, commissioning, training), and managed service/support contracts, with pricing conducted via custom quotes rather than disclosed list prices. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales targeting large industrial accounts (BASF, Bosch, ZF, Daimler, Volvo, K+S, Kubota, Roche, Horsch, ZwickRoell, Rigdon, Landgard) with an extensive channel partner network of more than 25 resellers and system integrators across DACH, Southern, Western, Central, and Northern Europe plus Mexico and India, supplemented by a robotics-as-a-service offering through Dutch partner Gobotty. The company reports over 100% annual growth, more than 500,000 accumulated robot working hours, and over €8.3 million in cumulative funding, with recognition including an IFOY Award nomination, Innovation World Cup win, and LogiMAT Innovation Award.

The operating model is asset-light in software and IP-heavy in field-proven engineering, with the company positioning itself as a specialist in outdoor and multi-terrain AMR niches where larger competitors focused on indoor warehouse automation have limited reach.

Name

Innok Robotics

Legal name

Innok Robotics GmbH

Website

https://innok-robotics.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Innok Robotics is a German manufacturer of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that operate indoors, outdoors, and across multi-terrain environments, serving industrial, logistics, agricultural, municipal, and research customers through direct enterprise sales and a pan-European channel partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autonomous Mobile Robots

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) & Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) (IMAHAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial & Warehouse Robotics (HDAAAIAA)

Keywords

• Autonomous mobile robots
• Outdoor AMR solutions
• Industrial intralogistics automation
• Fleet management software
• Autonomous transport platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Münchsried

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. AMR Hardware Sales: Sale of autonomous mobile robots including INDUROS (transport), RAINOS (irrigation), HEROS (research platform), INSPECTOS (inspection), and NAVIBOX (retrofit kit). Hardware includes various models with different payload capacities (700kg to 1300kg traction).
2. Software Solutions: Software including Innok COCKPIT (fleet management), HYBRID NAVIGATION (navigation system), and ReMain (remote maintenance). Software enables centralized fleet management and remote support.
3. Professional Services: Implementation, commissioning, training, and ongoing support services. Includes site mapping, navigation map creation, route setup, coupling station configuration, testing, and user training.
4. Service and Maintenance: Remote support and maintenance services, with low-maintenance design requiring minimal attention for scanner surfaces, tire pressure, and camera/sensor cleaning.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Innok Robotics designs, develops, and manufactures autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for indoor, outdoor, and multiterrain material transport, irrigation, inspection, and research applications. Its portfolio includes the INDUROS transport AMR (up to 1300 kg traction), RAINOS autonomous watering robot, HEROS modular research platform, INSPECTOS inspection robot, and NAVIBOX retrofit kit, complemented by proprietary fleet management, navigation, and remote maintenance software.

Product overview

Innok Robotics is a German developer of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) operating as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core product portfolio includes INDUROS (multi-model transport AMR for indoor/outdoor use), RAINOS (autonomous watering robot), HEROS (modular robot base platform), INSPECTOS (inspection robot), and NAVIBOX (retrofit automation kit). Supporting these hardware products are software modules: Innok COCKPIT for fleet management and mission control, Innok HYBRID NAVIGATION for multi-modal sensor fusion, and Innok ReMain for remote maintenance. The company specializes in outdoor and multi-terrain robotics capabilities, differentiating from indoor-only competitors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• INDUROS: Universal transport robot AMR for indoor, outdoor, or combined transport. Can transport pallets and automatically couple/uncouple. INDUROS 700 with up to 700 kg traction and INDUROS 1300 with up to 1300 kg traction.
• RAINOS
• HEROS
• INSPECTOS
• NAVIBOX
• Innok COCKPIT
• Innok HYBRID NAVIGATION
• Innok ReMain

Products and services

• INDUROS AMR Universal transport AMR offered in four models (including INDUROS 700 and INDUROS 1300) that moves goods indoors, outdoors, or in combined environments, replaces forklifts and tugger trains, and autonomously couples and uncouples pallets. Targeted at industrial intralogistics customers.
• RAINOS Fully autonomous battery-powered watering robot with AI capabilities that irrigates graves, parks, and green spaces, addressing skilled worker shortages in the cemetery and municipal green-sector industry.
• HEROS Modular robot platform that serves as the hardware base for all Innok products, supplied in 3-wheel and 4-wheel configurations with over 300 kg payload capacity. Used by universities and research institutions such as RWTH Aachen, TU München, TU Berlin, and Fraunhofer CML for research and prototyping.
• INSPECTOS Autonomous inspection robot that drives predetermined routes and captures photos of specified targets from defined perspectives, enabling inspection in hazardous areas without personnel exposure and providing theft protection.
• NAVIBOX Hardware-software retrofit package that automates vehicles from other manufacturers, supporting both manual and autonomous operation and extending existing machine fleet capabilities without new equipment procurement.
• Innok COCKPIT Modular fleet management and mission control software that unifies all sensors via Innok HYBRID NAVIGATION, provides intuitive browser-based operation in German and English, and enables centralized management of multiple AMRs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 16 hours continuous operation on single charge
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered regional and core.

• Octant sp. z o.o.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2026Wrocław-based Polish partner delivering dedicated autonomous transport systems. Implements robots, IoT devices, and intelligent software. Earned trust from companies from USA, Japan, Finland, Spain, Germany, and China.
• AiQ robotics P.S.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2026Pniewy-based experienced organization specializing in industrial automation, robotics, and advanced mobile robotics. One of strongest suppliers of mobile robotics solutions in Poland. Portfolio includes autonomous forklifts with 3D SLAM navigation.
• SyncroBotcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBerlin-based reseller developing vendor-agnostic fleet management platform that integrates and orchestrates AMRs across different use cases. Together with Innok, offers wider variety of supported use cases, especially for heavy goods in outdoor areas.
• MK LietzcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerService partner specializing in customized transport solutions and system integration. Manufacturer of high-quality transport trolleys, tugger trains, and special constructions. Combines transport solutions with Innok AMR technology for hall floors, outdoor areas, and special routes.
• SensoteccoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBraunschweig-based optoelektronische Systeme GmbH providing industrial electronics and service robotics solutions. Extends automation expertise from indoor to complex outdoor and brownfield logistics with Innok multiterrain AMRs.
• Sedico Serviceroboter GmbH & Co. KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBased in Münsterland region, supplying service robots across North Rhine-Westphalia and southern Lower Saxony. Offers comprehensive package from financial advice to setup, installation, service, and maintenance. Expanded transport robot portfolio with Innok products.
• mR Mobile Robots GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVendor-neutral integrator of AGVs and AMRs based in Meinerzhagen since 2009. Develops turnkey automation solutions for production and intralogistics. Expands portfolio with Innok's robust vehicle platforms for demanding outdoor transport tasks.
• Auconic GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWiesbaden-based automation specialist focusing on productivity through automation. Analyzes automation potential, provides intralogistics solutions for indoor/outdoor applications, robotics integration, and turnkey solutions up to CE certification.
• Anchorion Solution GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWain-based partner for seamless integration of Innok robots into existing systems. Combines AMR technology with intelligent software for efficient, safer, more flexible processes. Provides fast ROI through optimized processes, comprehensive support from conception to commissioning.
• KooSyscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRegensburg-based technology company creating scalable standard products enhanced by individual customizations. Brings holistic system development based on embedded software, functional safety, and cyber security to Innok AMR solutions.
• S&K Solutions (log-robot)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPassau-based certified reseller of autonomous mobile robots including Innok Robotics. Specializes in innovative intralogistics solutions, automation, and digitalisation for Industry 4.0 with focus on man-machine collaboration.
• JP IndustrieanlagencoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStraubing-based special machine construction and automation company with 60+ specialists. Provides ISO 9001:2015 and DIN EN 1090 certified solutions. 'Everything from a single source' approach for innovative industrial projects.
• Hari Automation Robotics IndiaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFaridabad-based engineering solutions company specializing in Robotic Automation Solutions, AMRs, and industrial robotics. Founded 2022, serving Indian manufacturing industries with end-to-end solutions from design to on-site support.
• IDT SolutionregionalImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTurin-based innovative SME specializing in Industrial Automation, Robotics, Industrial IoT, and Smart Manufacturing. 300+ automation systems installed, 100+ Industrial IoT projects delivered. Operating across Europe and US.
• ALTO Robotics S.r.l.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBergamo-based company making robotics accessible for SMEs. Founded by multidisciplinary team with engineering, software, and industrial process experience. Develops modular, intelligent robotic systems for flexibility and fast deployment.
• GobottyregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHendrik-Ido-Ambacht, Netherlands-based company offering AMRs 'as a service' on subscription basis. Makes robotics accessible to SMEs through innovative service model. Engineering, production, and software development in-house.
• Intermove-Solutions B.V.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHendrik-Ido-Ambacht, Netherlands-based provider of advanced internal transport solutions and high-performance AMR robots for industrial applications. 25+ years logistics experience with integrated approach from warehouse layout to external transport strategy.
• Agritech AGregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHünenberg, Switzerland-based company active in greenhouse technology and garden irrigation for 30+ years. Completes product range with RAINOS irrigation robot to meet growing demand for automated cemetery irrigation.
• JKS Engineering AGregionalImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWetzikon, Switzerland-based expert in engineering, automation, and robotics. 'Swiss Cleverness' approach with services including automation solutions, industrial robotics, AR/IoT technologies. Expanding portfolio with Innok AMRs for indoor/outdoor transport.
• FaW LogisticsregionalImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSabadell, Spain-based automation integrator operating across Spain and Portugal. 15+ years implementing mobile robot projects. Expands portfolio through partnership with Innok by adding robust outdoor AMR capabilities.
• Robot-XregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBudapest-based robotics and automation company founded 2006. Develops practical robotics solutions including AMRs, custom robotic arms, and AI-assisted control systems. Close collaboration with partners and commitment to sustainable solutions.
• GostechregionalImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVárpalota, Hungary-based engineering and system integration company specializing in automation solutions. Extensive experience in automotive, medical, and food & beverage industries. Expanded towards intralogistics and material handling.
• CRBT Robots MovilesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMexico City-based company transforming industry through advanced automation. Founded by engineers passionate about robotics. Develops autonomous mobile robots for logistics optimization, improved safety, and industrial process transformation.
• Waernhouse Automation ABregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStockholm-based provider of intralogistics solutions covering entire material flow from analysis to implementation and software integration (WMS, WES, WCS, fleet management). Strong local partner for Scandinavian market.
• NEOALP GmbHregionalImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVienna-based specialist in integration and operation of multifunctional and autonomous robots. Focus on software integration, customer-specific enhancements, and robot fleet integration into existing IT systems. Managed services partner.
• MIMM engineers GmbHregionalImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKematen, Austria-based engineering firm specializing in mobile robotics and intralogistics. Integrates AMRs and AGVs from intelligent forklift trucks to heavy-duty solutions. Distinguished by practical engineering and bespoke system integration.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR): Denmark-based developer of autonomous mobile robots for internal logistics, now part of Teradyne. Direct competitor in the indoor-to-outdoor AMR category, serving many of the same manufacturing and warehousing customers as Innok.
• OTTO Motors (Clearpath Robotics): Canadian AMR vendor focused on material handling in industrial and warehousing environments. Closely comparable product set (heavy-payload autonomous transport) and target customers in automotive and manufacturing.
• AGILOX: Austrian AMR specialist offering autonomous transport vehicles for intralogistics. European-headquartered direct competitor with comparable payloads and indoor/outdoor positioning, frequently pitched against Innok in DACH.
• Fetch Robotics (Zebra Technologies): US-based AMR vendor (now part of Zebra Technologies) offering autonomous mobile robots for warehousing and manufacturing. Competes in the same fleet-managed AMR category, particularly against INDUROS-style transport robots.
• Balyo: French AMR vendor that converts standard forklifts into autonomous vehicles. Closely comparable business model to Innok's NAVIBOX retrofit concept and competes in pallet/load transport automation.

Broad incumbents

• KUKA: German-headquartered industrial robotics incumbent with a growing AMR portfolio. Broad incumbent with overlapping intralogistics customers; competes indirectly via integrated automation programs that can substitute for Innok deployments.
• Jungheinrich: German intralogistics provider of forklifts, warehouse equipment and now AMRs. Broad incumbent whose AMR products target the same automotive/manufacturing buyers as Innok INDUROS.
• STILL: German forklift and intralogistics brand (part of KION Group) actively expanding into autonomous vehicles. Competes with Innok in pallet transport and tugger-train replacement use cases, especially in German Mittelstand manufacturing.
• Boston Dynamics: US-based advanced robotics company (Hyundai-owned) whose Stretch robot targets warehouse unloading and logistics. Overlaps with Innok on autonomous material-handling use cases and brings significantly greater R&D and capital resources.

Emerging players

• Locus Robotics: US-based vendor of autonomous mobile robots for piece-picking in warehouses. Adjacent rather than direct (goods-to-person vs heavy-pallet transport) but addresses overlapping enterprise customers and competes for AMR wallet share.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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