Bota Systems
Bota Systems AG is a Swiss robotics company that develops high-precision 6-axis force torque sensors and integration kits for collaborative and industrial robots, serving research labs, manufacturers, medical robotics firms, and robot OEMs across 30+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2020
- HeadquartersZürich, Switzerland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Bota Systems does
Bota Systems AG is a Swiss robotics technology company founded in 2020 as a spin-off from the Robotic Systems Lab at ETH Zürich. The company develops and manufactures high-precision 6-axis force torque sensors, robot joint torque sensors, and supporting hardware (sensor ranges from 50N to 24,000N across eight product lines including MiniONE, MiniONE Pro, Rokubi, SensONE, SensONE T80, PixONE, MegaONE, and LaxONE). Its sensors integrate electronics, IMU, temperature compensation, and multi-protocol communication (EtherCAT, Modbus, USB, Ethernet/PoE, CAN, RS) into a single all-in-one unit, eliminating external boxes and simplifying integration. The technology underpins applications in collaborative robot polishing, assembly, surface finishing, teleoperation, kinesthetic teaching, and tactile sensing, with notable performance characteristics including sampling rates up to 3,800 Hz and noise-free resolution as low as 0.3N.
The company's revenue model is anchored on hardware sales of sensors and pre-configured robot integration kits for platforms including Universal Robots, Kinova, Franka, Mecademic, Stäubli, and Kassow Robots, complemented by custom sensor development services and professional integration support. Distribution combines direct e-commerce (shop.botasys.com), regional distributors (NEXT robotics for DACH), OEM-certified partnerships (UR+, KR Pulse, Kinova kits), and a US Customer Experience Center at HEIDENHAIN's CONNECT Hub in Fremont, CA. The company serves more than 100 customers across 30+ countries spanning research institutions (ETH Zürich, Stanford, CERN), industrial manufacturers (Honda, Panasonic), medical robotics (Intuitive Surgical), and robot OEMs.
Bota is privately held following a $2.5 million seed round led by Marathon Venture Capital in October 2023, with prior Venture Kick support. The company has 11-50 employees across Zürich headquarters and an Athens engineering subsidiary. Its strategic positioning targets the global force sensor market (estimated at $3.2 billion in 2025, projected to $5.2 billion by 2035) with a focus on Physical AI-enabled robotics applications requiring high-fidelity tactile data.
Bota Systems firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Bota Systems
- Legal name
- Bota Systems AG
- Website
- https://botasys.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2020
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Bota Systems AG is a Swiss robotics company that develops high-precision 6-axis force torque sensors and integration kits for collaborative and industrial robots, serving research labs, manufacturers, medical robotics firms, and robot OEMs across 30+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Bota Systems industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Robotic Force Torque Sensors
- NAICS
- Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Robot Hardware, Actuators & Components (sensors, grippers, motors) (HDAAAIAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Pressure & Force Sensors (Pressure/Strain/Load Cells) (HDAHALAB), Human-Robot Interaction & Teleoperation Systems (HDAAAIAM)
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Where Bota Systems is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Zürich
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
Bota Systems business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Force Torque Sensor Hardware Sales: Sale of 6-axis force torque sensors including MiniONE, MiniONE Pro, Rokubi, SensONE, SensONE T80, PixONE, LaxONE, and MegaONE models. Sensors are sold with bundled kits including cables, adapters, and accessories. Unit pricing varies by model with range variants (e.g., SensONE T5 at 0.05N sensitivity, SensONE T80 for heavy payloads up to 80Nm).
- Robot Integration Kits: Pre-configured sensor kits for specific robot platforms including Kinova Gen3, Kinova Gen2, Universal Robots, Franka FR3, Stäubli, Mecademic Meca500, and Kassow Robots. Includes mechanical adapters, cabling, and URCap software for UR robots.
- Custom Force Torque Sensor Development: Custom sensor design and manufacturing services for specialized mechanical and performance requirements. Bota develops prototypes from feasibility to production for unique applications.
- Robot Joint Torque Sensors: High-bandwidth digital torque sensors designed for direct integration into compact robotic actuators, serving humanoid, medical, and collaborative robot markets.
- Professional Services: Integration support, technical consulting, and training services for deploying force torque sensing solutions. Terms & Conditions reference time and material billing for services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Individual sensor units (e.g., SensONE Gen A from CHF 4,882.50, Rokubi Gen A from CHF 5,407.50) |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Enterprise / Volume Procurement |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom Sensor Solutions |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels8 records
Bota Systems product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Bota Systems designs, manufactures, and sells high-precision 6-axis force torque sensors (MiniONE, MiniONE Pro, Rokubi, SensONE, SensONE T80, PixONE, MegaONE, LaxONE), robot joint torque sensors, and robot integration kits for major cobot platforms. The sensors are all-in-one units with integrated electronics, IMU, and temperature compensation, and are sold with the Bota FT Stack SDK (C++/Python/ROS2) plus a Physical AI Training Platform for kinesthetic teaching, haptic teleoperation, and tactile sensing.
Product overview
Bota Systems is a Swiss robotics technology company that provides a comprehensive force and torque sensing portfolio for robotics applications. The core offering consists of eight 6-axis force torque sensor models (MiniONE, MiniONE Pro, Rokubi, SensONE, SensONE T80, PixONE, MegaONE, LaxONE) spanning force ranges from 50N to 24000N, complemented by robot joint torque sensors for actuator integration. Supporting the sensor hardware are robot integration kits for major platforms (Kinova, Universal Robots, Franka, Stäubli, Mecademic, Kassow Robots), a Physical AI Training Platform for learning-based robotics, and the Bota FT Stack SDK with C++/Python/ROS2 support. Custom sensor development is available for unique requirements. All products are designed and manufactured in Switzerland with integrated electronics, IMU, and temperature compensation.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Force Torque Sensors (6-axis sensor portfolio) A complete portfolio of high-precision 6-axis force torque sensors (MiniONE, MiniONE Pro, Rokubi, SensONE, SensONE T80, PixONE, MegaONE, LaxONE) with integrated electronics, IMU, and temperature sensing. Force ranges span 50N to 24000N. Targeted at robotics researchers and industrial manufacturers integrating force feedback into collaborative and industrial robots.
- Robot Joint Torque Sensors High-bandwidth digital torque sensors designed for direct integration into compact robotic actuators. Built for humanoid, medical, and collaborative robot applications requiring fast, precise, and reliable joint control.
- Robot Integration Kits Pre-configured sensor kits for popular robot platforms including Kinova Gen3, Kinova Gen2, Universal Robots (UR3/5/10/16/20/30), Franka FR3, Stäubli, Mecademic Meca500, and Kassow Robots. Includes mechanical adapters, cabling, and software for fast seamless force sensing integration.
- Custom Force Torque Sensors Custom force and torque sensors developed to specification for unique mechanical and performance requirements, from feasibility study to prototypes in weeks. Targeted at customers with specialized needs that off-the-shelf sensors cannot address.
- Physical AI Training Platform Full-stack system connecting through a web browser that enables robots to learn from physical interaction using high-fidelity force and torque data. Supports kinesthetic teaching, haptic teleoperation, and collection of high-quality datasets for learning-based robotic systems.
- Bota FT Stack SDK Software development kit providing plug-and-play drivers for C++, Python, and ROS2 platforms. Includes functionality for sensor configuration, taring, gravity compensation, payload estimation, and transformation utilities.
- Generation-A (Gen A) Sensors Latest sensor generation featuring the proprietary B4LP connector with four orientations, LED status indicators, 30kg pull resistance, and rubberized low-profile (10mm) design. Supports PoE Ethernet, Modbus, and EtherCAT with up to 3800Hz sampling rate and IP67 ingress protection.
- MiniONE Pro Highest-sensitivity 6-axis force torque sensor for delicate interaction and fine manipulation. Weighs 60g, supports sampling rates up to 2000Hz, accuracy better than 2.0%, dustproof and water-resistant, with embedded electronics and IMU.
- SensONE T5 High-sensitivity variant of the SensONE force torque sensor with 0.05N/0.002Nm sensitivity, three to five times higher than the standard SensONE. Designed for collaborative robots with small payloads up to 5kg.
- PixONE Ultra-lightweight through-hole 6-axis force torque sensor with hollow shaft design for internal cable routing, 30% lighter than comparable sensors, IP67 waterproof rating (submersible to 1m for 30 minutes), and supports payloads up to 250kg. External diameter starts at 60mm with 15mm through-hole.
- SensONE T80 Force torque sensor optimized for larger collaborative robots (UR20, UR30) with ISO-standard flanges on both sides for direct fit without adapter. Handles up to 80Nm torque with peak-to-peak noise of 0.3N/0.012Nm.
Quantifiable outcome
- 10x faster robot training with kinesthetic teaching compared to traditional programming
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Bota Systems
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Bota Systems technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration9 records
AI capability2 records
Feature7 records
Bota Systems partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.
- Kassow RobotscoreBota Systems joined Kassow Robots' KR Pulse ecosystem for seamless integration of force-torque sensors with Kassow collaborative robotic arms. The partnership enhances automation for grinding, polishing, and sanding applications for SMEs. Kassow Robots also joined Bota Systems' OEM network alongside Kinova, Mecademic, Universal Robots, and others.
- Kinova RoboticscoreKinova Robotics partnered with Bota Systems to accelerate Robotics AI through sense of touch. The collaboration enables robotic developers to bridge the Sim-to-Real gap using multimodal interaction sensing. Complete kits with SensONE T15 sensor are available directly from Kinova, integrating seamlessly with Kinova Gen3 in minutes.
- HEIDENHAINcoreBota Systems opened a Customer Experience Center (CXC) at HEIDENHAIN's CONNECT Manufacturing Innovation Hub in Fremont, CA. HEIDENHAIN is a leading automation and robotics company. The 12,000 sq ft CONNECT Hub promotes collaboration and motion control technology advancement. Bota is among the first OEI/OEM partners at the facility.
- NEXT roboticscoreNEXT robotics became Bota Systems' official distributor for the German-speaking DACH countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). NEXT maintains stock of Bota sensor inventory for shorter lead times and provides integration services. NEXT is headquartered in Moenchweiler, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, with a technology center and showroom.
- Universal RobotscoreBota Systems joined the UR+ ecosystem as a certified partner. The Universal Robot FT Sensor Kit is UR-certified for use with UR collaborative robots including UR20. The kit includes SensONE sensor, cabling, power supply, adapters, fasteners, and URCap software for UR's PolyScope interface.
- KinovacoreBota Systems partnered with Kinova to develop the Bota Kinova Kit enabling quick installation of the SensONE force torque sensor on Kinova Gen3 robot arms. The partnership enables Kinova to offer enhanced precision and sensitivity for research applications requiring higher force torque measurement than built-in sensors provide.
- ETH Zürich — Robotic Systems LabflagshipBota Systems is a spin-off of the ETH Zürich Robotic Systems Lab, founded by Klajd Lika, Ilias Patsiaouras, and Marco Hutter. The company emerged from years of academic research into force-torque sensing for legged, mobile, and collaborative robots. The ETH Robotics Systems Lab collaboration equipped the ANYmal robot with Rokubi force torque sensing. Bota's technology foundation is built on peer-reviewed publications from this research.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves11 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Bota Systems competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- ATI Industrial Automation: ATI is the dominant global supplier of 6-axis force/torque sensors and robotic end-effector tooling. It competes head-to-head with Bota across cobot OEMs and industrial automation customers, with a much broader catalog and longer track record.
- Kistler Group: Kistler manufactures high-precision force, torque, and acceleration sensors widely used in robotics, manufacturing, and research. Its multi-axis force platforms and instrumentation overlap directly with Bota's 6-axis F/T sensor portfolio.
- OnRobot: OnRobot provides end-of-arm tooling for collaborative robots, including force/torque sensing, grippers, and sanding kits. It targets the same cobot OEM and SME manufacturer base as Bota with bundled force-sensing solutions.
- Robotiq: Robotiq specializes in cobot tools, including FT 300 force/torque sensors, grippers, and vision systems for Universal Robots and other cobot brands. It directly competes in the same UR+ and integration channels as Bota.
- Schunk: Schunk manufactures gripping systems, force/torque sensors, and clamping technology for industrial and collaborative robotics. Its force-sensing modules overlap with Bota's portfolio and are sold into similar OEM and industrial channels.
- HBM / HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær): HBK produces precision force, torque, and strain-gauge sensors for test, measurement, and industrial automation. Its multi-axis sensors compete with Bota's higher-end models in R&D and production test applications.
- ME-Messsysteme: ME-Messsysteme (now part of Kistler) supplies 6-axis force/torque sensors for robotics, automotive, and research applications, with strong coverage in the German-speaking market that overlaps with Bota's DACH distributor footprint.
Broad incumbents
- Festo: Festo is a broad industrial automation incumbent offering pneumatic and electric motion components, including force-sensitive grippers and bionic platforms. Its overlapping sensing and cobot ecosystem presence makes it an adjacent competitor.
- Universal Robots: Universal Robots is the leading cobot maker and a key Bota partner (UR+), but increasingly integrates native joint torque sensing into newer platforms, making it both a channel and a potential competitive threat.
Others
- HEIDENHAIN: HEIDENHAIN is a precision motion control and encoder company hosting Bota's Fremont CXC. It is an ecosystem partner in adjacent measurement/motion technology rather than a direct F/T sensor competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Bota Systems leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Bota Systems subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Bota Systems funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds3 records
Investors2 records
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Frequently asked questions about Bota Systems
What does Bota Systems do?
Bota Systems designs, manufactures, and sells high-precision 6-axis force torque sensors (MiniONE, MiniONE Pro, Rokubi, SensONE, SensONE T80, PixONE, MegaONE, LaxONE), robot joint torque sensors, and robot integration kits for major cobot platforms. The sensors are all-in-one units with integrated electronics, IMU, and temperature compensation, and are sold with the Bota FT Stack SDK (C++/Python/ROS2) plus a Physical AI Training Platform for kinesthetic teaching, haptic teleoperation, and tactile sensing.
Is Bota Systems a public or private company?
Bota Systems is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Bota Systems founded?
Bota Systems was founded in 2020. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Bota Systems based?
Bota Systems is headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does Bota Systems make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Force Torque Sensor Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are robot Integration Kits, custom Force Torque Sensor Development, robot Joint Torque Sensors and professional Services.
Who are Bota Systems's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are ATI Industrial Automation, Kistler Group, OnRobot, Robotiq, Schunk, HBM / HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær) and ME-Messsysteme. Broad incumbents are Festo and Universal Robots. HEIDENHAIN is listed as an others.
Does Bota Systems have an API?
No public API is recorded for Bota Systems.
What industry is Bota Systems in?
Bota Systems's product category is Robotic Force Torque Sensors. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAAAIAL, Robot Hardware, Actuators & Components (sensors, grippers, motors), with a secondary code of HDAHALAB, Pressure & Force Sensors (Pressure/Strain/Load Cells). Its NAICS code is 334519 and its SIC code is 3823.