Name

Techman Robot

Legal name

Techman Robot Inc.

Website

https://tm-robot.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Collaborative Industrial Robotics

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Collaborative Robots (Cobots) (IMAHAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Robotics & Cobots (IMAIAMAB), Humanoid & General-Purpose Robots (HDAAAIAJ), Industrial & Warehouse Robotics (HDAAAIAA)

Keywords

• Collaborative robots
• AI vision systems
• Industrial automation
• Robot programming software
• Humanoid robotics

Headquarters

HQ city

Taoyüan

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Collaborative Robot Hardware Sales: Techman Robot generates primary revenue from selling AI-powered collaborative robot arms. Products include TM AI Cobot series with various payload capacities (3kg to 30kg), TM AI Cobot S series with enhanced performance, and the TM3S lightweight model. Hardware includes robot arms, control boxes, and accessories.
2. Software and AI Solutions: Revenue from proprietary software including TMflow programming software, TM AI+ Trainer for AI model training, TMvision inspection software, and TMmanager fleet management. Also includes TMscene codeless programming software and Auto AI Training platform.
3. Accessories and Add-ons: TM Plug&Play ecosystem offering certified third-party peripherals including grippers (OnRobot, Robotiq), force sensors (ATI Axia80, SCHUNK), 3D cameras, and cable management systems from vendors like Igus and SMC.
4. Physical AI Development Package: End-to-end solution for industrial AI adoption combining data collection, AI computing infrastructure, multimodal model training, and robotic deployment. Offered in collaboration with NVIDIA and QCT for enterprise customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Techman Robot manufactures and sells AI-powered collaborative robots (cobots) that integrate a native AI engine, robotic arm, and built-in vision system into a single platform. The company offers cobot hardware across multiple payload capacities (3kg to 30kg), the TMflow visual programming software, AI Vision inspection systems, TMcraft plugin development framework, and the TM Xplore I humanoid robot. Applications include assembly, inspection, palletizing, welding, material handling, and semiconductor processing for enterprise manufacturers.

Product overview

Techman Robot offers a comprehensive collaborative robotics portfolio centered on its TM AI Cobot Series with native AI engine, robotic arm, and vision system integrated into a unified platform. The product lineup spans the original TM AI Cobot Series (TM5 through TM20), next-generation TM AI Cobot S Series with improved precision and speed, lightweight TM3S for flexible deployments, and high-payload TM30S and TM25S for palletizing applications. The company also recently launched the TM Xplore I humanoid robot with wheeled mobile base for advanced manufacturing. Software offerings include TMflow visual programming environment, AI Vision inspection systems, TMcraft plugin development framework, TM ROS Driver for robotics ecosystem integration, and EIH Camera API for custom vision development. The TM Plug&Play Ecosystem provides certified third-party peripherals from OnRobot, Robotiq, ATI, SMC, and others. Solutions range from High-Speed AI Flying Trigger Inspection to Instant Palletizer and the Physical AI Development Package developed with NVIDIA and QCT partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TM AI Cobot: Original collaborative robot family with built-in AI engine and vision system
• TM AI Cobot S Series
• TMflow
• TMcraft
• TM AI+
• TM Xplore I
• TM3S

Products and services

• TM AI Cobot Series Original collaborative robot family with native AI engine, robotic arm, and vision system integrated into one platform. Models include TM5-700, TM5-900, TM12, TM14, TM16, and TM20 with varying payloads and reaches. Features built-in AI vision, hand-guided control, and TMflow programming interface. Designed for enterprise manufacturers across electronics, automotive, and industrial automation sectors.
• TM AI Cobot S Series Next-generation cobots with improved precision (±0.03mm repeatability), 25% faster cycle time with 6th axis joint speed up to 450°/s, and IP54-rated control box for harsh environments. Powered by advanced AI vision, TMcraft plugin framework, and TMflow 2 software.
• TM3S Collaborative Robot Lightweight collaborative robot weighing less than 12kg with 600mm reach and 3kg payload. Features quick-release connector for main cable enabling simplified installation and relocation. Designed for confined spaces and operations requiring frequent repositioning.
• TM30S Collaborative Robot High-payload collaborative robot with 30kg regular payload and 80.6kg weight (camera-equipped model). Features 1702mm working range suitable for palletizing, de-palletizing, and handling multiple heavy boxes.
• TM25S Collaborative Robot High-payload collaborative robot with 25kg maximum payload and 1902mm working range. Designed for palletizing and de-palletizing applications with heavy workpieces.
• TM Xplore I Humanoid Robot Humanoid robot platform combining humanoid upper body with wheeled mobile base. Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor, supports Vision-Language-Action (VLA) multimodal model for autonomous navigation and dexterous manipulation in semiconductor, electronics, and automotive manufacturing.
• TMflow Intuitive visual programming software using drag-and-drop flow-based design. Supports Local, Remote, and Offline operation modes. Features AI Vision nodes, force control, TMcraft plugin integration, and TM ROS Driver connectivity. Available in versions 1.x through 2.26.
• AI Vision Integrated vision system providing defect detection, object recognition, barcode/QR reading, dimension measurement, and visual inspection. Includes TM AI+ Trainer for AI model training and deployment, TM AI+ AOI Edge for inspection, and TM Image Manager for quality tracking.
• TMcraft Plugin development framework for creating custom C# and WPF extensions embedded in TMflow. Includes TMcraft Node for custom flow nodes, TMcraft Toolbar for custom toolbars, TMcraft Service for background daemons, TMcraft Setup for device configuration, and TMcraft Shell for full-page custom applications.
• TM ROS Driver Robot Operating System integration package supporting ROS, ROS 2, and multiple distributions. Provides Topic Publisher for data acquisition, Service Server for motion control (PTP, LINE, CIRC, PLINE), and Action Server for MoveIt integration. Includes 3D models (URDF/Xacro) and Gazebo simulation support.
• EIH Camera API gRPC-based API providing direct access to Eye-in-Hand camera parameters including focus, image size, distortion coefficients, camera matrix, white balance, pixel format, and gain. Enables custom vision algorithm development without external hardware.
• TMscene Codeless 3D virtual environment software for programming Flying Trigger inspection applications. Features drag-and-drop point planning and Inspection Coverage Diagnostics with color-coding for overlapping or missing areas.
• TMflow Simulator Virtual robot simulation environment for offline project creation, editing, and execution. Supports DI/AI control testing, Listen Node testing, TMcraft plugin testing, and project import/export without physical hardware.
• Physical AI Development Package End-to-end solution for physical AI development connecting data collection, AI computing, model training, and robotic deployment. Developed with NVIDIA and QCT, leveraging NVIDIA HGX H200, RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell, Cosmos world models, and Isaac GR00T 1.7.
• TM Plug&Play Ecosystem Certified ecosystem of plug-and-play peripherals including OnRobot grippers, Robotiq adaptive grippers, Igus cable carriers, ATI force sensors, FerRobotics compliance units, SMC air grippers, and Vention CAD software.
• High-Speed AI Flying Trigger Inspection System Real-time defect detection system performing AI visual inspection while workpieces move continuously without pausing production. Built on NVIDIA Omniverse, reduces inspection times by 40-50%.
• Instant Cobot Ready Suite One-stop deployment solution featuring Instant Palletizer with up to 35kg payload for continuous stacking operations. Plug-and-play solution for logistics and packaging sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40-50% reduction in inspection times
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration32 records

AI capability9 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Quanta ComputercoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 July 2026Techman Robot is a subsidiary of Quanta Computer (TWSE: 2382.TW). AI cobots deployed at Quanta's German automotive electronics manufacturing facility. Collaboration leverages group resources to upgrade automotive production lines with AI automated inspection systems. Techman cobots integrated into Quanta's automotive ECU manufacturing for ADAS applications.
• j-mexstrategicTechnology or Integration · 18 March 2026Partnership for motion capture-based robot training. j-mex provides MOXI wearable motion capture suit and technology for training humanoid robots. Operators wear VR headsets and motion capture suits to synchronize human movements with TM Xplore I robot. Enables high-quality training data for sim-to-real capabilities.
• Quanta Cloud Technology (QCT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026QCT announced strategic collaboration with Techman Robot and NVIDIA to advance Physical AI robotics. Joint solution integrates QCT's Application-Ready Solutions and GPU servers with Techman's TM Xplore I humanoid platform and NVIDIA's robotics computing stack. Enables developers to move from simulation to real-world deployment for semiconductor, electronics assembly, and automotive production.
• TesollominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 March 2026Techman Robot Korea and Tesollo jointly present adaptive robotic gripper solution combining Techman's TM5S cobot with Tesollo's three-finger articulated gripper (DG-3F-M). Solution addresses flexible automation needs in high-mix low-volume manufacturing environments. DG-3F-M delivers up to 10kg rated payload in enveloping mode.
• NVIDIAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechman Robot uses NVIDIA Jetson Thor computing modules for humanoid robot TM Xplore I. Company integrates NVIDIA Isaac GR00T, Isaac Sim, Cosmos world models, and Isaac ROS. QCT collaboration announced at GTC 2026 for Physical AI robotics development. Techman part of NVIDIA robotics ecosystem including Amazon Robotics, Boston Dynamics, Agile Robots, and Hitachi.
• Panasonic ConnectstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechman Robot's partnership with Panasonic Connect highlighted in robotic welding market analysis. Partnership contributes to industry shift toward AI-enabled, connected welding ecosystems. Techman noted alongside ABB, FANUC, KUKA, and Yaskawa as key industry players.
• Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA)strategicGTM or Marketing PartnerTAITRA organized Taiwan Excellence Pavilion at Automate 2026 in Chicago. Techman Robot showcased AI robotics alongside 22 other Taiwanese companies. Event attracted manufacturers, system integrators, and automation leaders. TAITRA supports international trade promotion and market development for Taiwanese companies.
• TM Plug&Play Ecosystem PartnersstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEcosystem of 143+ certified third-party peripheral manufacturers including OnRobot, Robotiq, ATI, FerRobotics, SMC, Igus, Vention, and others. All components TM-tested and certified for seamless integration, speed deployment, and deliver plug-and-play solutions.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Agility Robotics: Digit humanoid maker targeting logistics and warehouse applications that overlap with Techman's logistics/warfhouse segment and humanoid ambitions via the TM Xplore I platform.
• Boston Dynamics: Hyundai-owned humanoid and mobile manipulation developer (Atlas, Stretch). Competes directly with Techman's TM Xplore I in the emerging industrial humanoid category, with significantly larger R&D and commercialization resources.

Direct peers

• Universal Robots: Global #1 collaborative robot maker (Teradyne subsidiary) and the dominant direct competitor to Techman's TM AI Cobot. Both target manufacturers with low-payload collaborative arms featuring integrated safety and vision; UR's UR+ ecosystem parallels Techman's TM Plug&Play.
• Doosan Robotics: Korean cobot manufacturer with overlapping product line (6-15 kg payloads) and a strong focus on AI-integrated vision, palletizing, and coffee/service applications. Directly competes with Techman in Asia-Pacific cobot deals.
• AUBO Robotics: Chinese cobot manufacturer offering payload and reach comparable to Techman's TM series, with similar AI-vision ambitions and a price-led go-to-market in price-sensitive segments across Asia.
• Elite Robot: Chinese cobot producer with a CS series that overlaps Techman's TM5/TM12 in payload and application focus. Competes in the lower-cost tiers of the cobot market that Techman must defend against.

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Global industrial robot incumbent (GoFa and SWIFTI cobot lines) serving automotive, electronics, and logistics customers that overlap with Techman's segments. ABB's scale, service network, and OmniCore platform put pricing pressure on specialists.
• FANUC: Japanese industrial robot giant and the largest global robotics player by installed base. FANUC's CRX cobot line and CR collaborative series compete in the same payload classes as TM cobots, particularly in automotive and electronics manufacturing.
• KUKA: German industrial robot incumbent (Midea-owned) with LBR iisy and other cobot offerings, and deep penetration in automotive and electronics — Techman's primary verticals. KUKA's German engineering DNA also makes it a credible alternative in Techman's European accounts.
• Yaskawa: Japanese industrial robot maker with Motoman cobot line serving similar semiconductor, electronics, and welding use cases as Techman. Strong APAC presence positions Yaskawa as a frequent alternative in Japanese and Taiwanese accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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