Taurob
Taurob is a Vienna-based robotics company that designs and manufactures ATEX-certified autonomous ground robots for hazardous industrial inspection, gas leak detection, and equipment manipulation, primarily serving oil & gas operators including ADNOC, TotalEnergies, Aker BP and Dietsmann.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersVienna, Austria
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Taurob does
Taurob GmbH is a Vienna-based private robotics company (Austrian GmbH, founded 2010 by Matthias Biegl and Lukas Silberbauer) that designs and manufactures ATEX-certified autonomous ground robots for hazardous industrial environments. The company serves primarily the oil & gas sector, with secondary exposure to power generation, chemical, mining, emergency response, and surveillance/security verticals. Named customers and partners include ADNOC, Aker BP, TotalEnergies, Petrobras, Equinor and Dietsmann, with deployments across the Middle East, North Sea, Africa, and Latin America.
The product portfolio comprises three core robots: the Taurob Inspector (versatile data-gathering robot launched 2020, featuring 3D LIDAR, 4K video, thermal imaging, audio capture, and stair climbing to 45 degrees), the Taurob Gasfinder (specialized gas leak detection robot launched 2022, integrating the FLIR G300 optical gas imaging camera with the Dräger X-am 8000 multi-gas sensor), and the Taurob Operator (heavy-duty manipulation robot launched 2023, with a 5 DOF arm and 75 kg lifting capacity). Supporting infrastructure includes the ATEX-certified Wallbox docking system and the in-house EasyDrive Web, Admiralty, and Fleet Management Cloud software platforms, with a flexible API enabling integration with Rockwell/Kalypso, Yokogawa, Energy Robotics and DroneDeploy.
Taurob generates revenue primarily through custom enterprise hardware sales of robots and docking systems, with pricing disclosed only on inquiry and contracts structured as multi-year enterprise agreements. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales (ADNOC, Aker BP, TotalEnergies), a strategic channel partnership with Dietsmann (which provides African distribution and O&M domain expertise), and co-development through the ARGOS Joint Industry Project alongside TotalEnergies, Equinor, Petrobras, ADNOC, NZTC, and Saft. The company employs 50+ people from 20 nationalities at its Vienna headquarters and production center.
Taurob firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Taurob
- Legal name
- Taurob GmbH
- Website
- https://taurob.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Taurob is a Vienna-based robotics company that designs and manufactures ATEX-certified autonomous ground robots for hazardous industrial inspection, gas leak detection, and equipment manipulation, primarily serving oil & gas operators including ADNOC, TotalEnergies, Aker BP and Dietsmann.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Taurob industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Robotics / Autonomous Inspection Robots
- NAICS
- Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Safety Instrumented Systems & Machine Safety Control (SIS, Safety PLCs, Relays) (IMAGABAF)
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Where Taurob is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Vienna
- HQ country
- Austria
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Taurob business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Robotics Hardware Sales: Taurob designs, manufactures and commercializes autonomous robots including Inspector, Gasfinder, and Operator models. Revenue is generated through the sale of robotic systems with varying capabilities and price points based on specifications and customization.
- Gas Detection and Inspection Services: Supported by Dietsmann's expertise, Taurob offers comprehensive inspection services including identifying and prioritizing leaks, suggesting repair and maintenance actions. The flexible API connects directly to client's or third party analytics software for data processing.
- Wallbox Docking Systems: Sale of ATEX-certified Wallbox docking stations for continuous robot operation in hazardous environments, including various mounting kits (self-standing and wall-mounted).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom enterprise pricing based on robot model and deployment requirements |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Taurob product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Taurob designs, manufactures, and sells ATEX Zone 1 certified autonomous ground robots—the Inspector, Gasfinder, and Operator—for inspection, gas leak detection, and operation tasks in hazardous industrial environments, particularly oil & gas, power generation, chemical, and mining facilities. The company also offers the Wallbox ATEX-certified docking system and proprietary fleet management software, supported by inspection and maintenance services delivered through its partnership with Dietsmann.
Product overview
Taurob develops and manufactures a portfolio of ground robots for hazardous industrial environments, consisting of three core robot products (Inspector, Gasfinder, Operator), a supporting docking system (Wallbox), and proprietary software platforms (EasyDrive Web, Admiralty, Fleet Management Cloud). The Inspector serves as the primary versatile data-gathering robot for routine inspection tasks; the Gasfinder is a specialized variant focused on gas leak detection; and the Operator is a heavy-duty variant capable of equipment manipulation and lifting up to 75kg. All robots share modular design principles and ATEX Zone 1 certification. The Wallbox provides ATEX Zone 1 certified autonomous charging and pressurization. Software platforms enable remote operation, fleet management, and integration with third-party analytics systems.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Taurob Inspector The world's toughest data-gathering autonomous inspection robot for hazardous industrial environments, featuring 3D LIDAR, thermal cameras, 4K video capture, audio recording, stair climbing up to 45°, and 4-hour mission runtime. ATEX Zone 1 certified. Designed for oil & gas, power generation, chemical, mining, and surveillance operators.
- Taurob Gasfinder The world's first specialized gas leak detection robot, equipped with FLIR G300 optical gas imaging camera and Dräger X-am 8000 multi-gas sensor. Detects methane and hydrocarbon leaks as small as 2g/second from 20 meters, enabling early leak identification and emission reduction in ATEX Zone 1 hazardous environments.
- Taurob Operator Heavy-duty inspection and operation robot capable of lifting up to 75 kg and manipulating industrial equipment including valves and dials. Features a 5 DOF arm with 1400mm perpendicular / 1800mm vertical reach, gripping force over 100N, and max torque ~150Nm. Operates in temperatures up to 60°C. ATEX Zone 1 certified.
- Taurob Wallbox ATEX Zone 1 certified stationary docking system for autonomous battery charging and robot pressurization. Recharges robot battery to 100% in 100 minutes and provides nitrogen pressurization for continued ATEX Zone 1 operation. Includes self-standing and wall-mounted mounting kits and requires no internet connection.
- Taurob EasyDrive Web In-house software platform for robot navigation, autonomous mission execution, and fleet coordination. Web application enabling remote mission settings via WiFi, LTE, or 4G connection.
- Taurob Admiralty Cloud Platform Cloud-based fleet management software platform providing tools for remote robot management, mission planning, reporting, and analytics of robot operations across industrial sites.
Quantifiable outcome
- 30% reduction in safety incidents
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Taurob
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Taurob technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
AI capability9 records
Feature8 records
Taurob partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and supporting.
- DietsmanncoreIn April 2019, Taurob sealed a cooperation agreement with Dietsmann, a leading industrial Operation & Maintenance specialist with over 40 years of experience in energy industries. Dietsmann invests in robotization of its core business through Dietsmann SmartLabs (DSL) to interconnect Robotics and Big Data. The partnership provides Taurob access to Dietsmann's global client base and domain expertise while Dietsmann gains advanced robotics capabilities for their inspection and maintenance operations across Africa and globally.
- TotalEnergiesflagshipTotalEnergies (formerly Total) sponsored the ARGOS Challenge which Taurob won in 2017 together with Technische Universität Darmstadt. This led to creation of the world's first fully autonomous inspection robot for Oil & Gas. TotalEnergies continues as the primary partner in the ARGOS Joint Industry Project for developing next-generation operator robots.
- EquinorcoreEquinor is a key partner in the ARGOS Joint Industry Project (Autonomous Robots for Gas & Oil Sites), working with Taurob and other energy companies to develop the next generation of autonomous inspection and operation robots for the energy sector.
- PetrobrascorePetrobras participates in the ARGOS Joint Industry Project alongside Taurob, TotalEnergies, Equinor, and others to co-develop autonomous robotic solutions for hazardous industrial environments in the energy sector.
- SaftsupportingSaft, a battery technology company, partners in the ARGOS Joint Industry Project contributing battery and energy storage expertise for the development of heavy-duty operator robots capable of operating in extreme temperatures from -20°C to 60°C.
- Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC)coreNZTC funds and supports the OGRIP project (Offshore Robotics for Gas & Oil Inspection Project) which was the foundation of the Inspector robot. TotalEnergies and NZTC fund development that assessed the ARGOS robot for operational use in Oil & Gas environments, leading to ATEX Zone 1 certification.
- Technische Universität DarmstadtsupportingResearch partner in the ARGOS Challenge (2017), collaborating with Taurob to develop the world's first fully autonomous inspection robot for Oil & Gas sites.
- Rockwell Automation / KalypsosupportingRockwell Automation/Kalypso provides software integration for Taurob robots, enabling seamless connection with enterprise software systems for fleet management and analytics.
- Energy RoboticssupportingThird-party software partner providing integration capabilities for Taurob robot fleet management and operational analytics.
- YokogawasupportingYokogawa provides software integration for Taurob robots, connecting to their industrial automation and control systems.
- DroneDeploysupportingDroneDeploy provides third-party software integration for data processing and analytics from Taurob robot missions.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Taurob competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Energy Robotics: German provider of a fleet management and analytics software platform for autonomous industrial inspection robots. Both a Taurob API integration partner and a competitor offering its own robot-agnostic orchestration layer to the same enterprise customers.
- Boston Dynamics: Maker of Spot, the quadruped robot widely deployed for autonomous industrial inspection and data capture at refineries, power plants, and construction sites. Competes with Taurob in the same asset-inspection RFPs and use cases.
- ExRobotics: Netherlands-based developer of explosion-proof autonomous inspection robots certified for hazardous (Zone 1/2) oil & gas environments. Closely comparable product category and target customers to Taurob's ATEX-certified robots.
- ANYbotics: Swiss maker of the ANYmal quadruped robot for autonomous industrial inspection at energy, power, and metal processing sites. Most direct head-to-head competitor to Taurob's Inspector and Gasfinder in oil & gas and power plant inspection use cases.
Broad incumbents
- Honeywell: Large process automation incumbent serving oil & gas and power operators with sensors, gas detection, and connected worker solutions. Relevant as a broad competitor and potential acquirer/partner in the same industrial safety and asset-monitoring category.
- ABB: Global industrial automation and robotics giant with autonomous mobile robot offerings and a large installed base in oil & gas and process industries. Comparable as a broad incumbent pursuing autonomous inspection and asset management at customer sites.
- Mitsubishi Electric: Industrial automation and robotics incumbent with factory automation, control systems, and service robotics capabilities. Comparable as a broad automation incumbent that could bundle inspection robotics into larger enterprise deals.
- Yokogawa Electric: Industrial automation and control systems supplier with strong oil & gas and process industry presence. Both a Taurob integration partner and a broad incumbent whose plant control and asset monitoring portfolio overlaps with Taurob's inspection and analytics offering.
Emerging players
- Clearpath Robotics: Manufacturer of autonomous mobile robots (including rugged Husky/Jackal platforms) and OTTO Motors for industrial logistics and research. Partial overlap in mobile robotics for industrial sites, though Taurob's specialty in ATEX-certified hazardous-zone operation is distinct.
- Sarcos Robotics: Developer of dexterous industrial robots including the Guardian line for outdoor and hazardous-environment manipulation and inspection. Competes in the broader industrial robotic manipulation and inspection category relevant to Taurob's Operator roadmap.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Taurob social profiles
Digital presenceTaurob compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Taurob financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Taurob leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles14 records
Taurob funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Taurob M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Taurob
What does Taurob do?
Taurob designs, manufactures, and sells ATEX Zone 1 certified autonomous ground robots—the Inspector, Gasfinder, and Operator—for inspection, gas leak detection, and operation tasks in hazardous industrial environments, particularly oil & gas, power generation, chemical, and mining facilities. The company also offers the Wallbox ATEX-certified docking system and proprietary fleet management software, supported by inspection and maintenance services delivered through its partnership with Dietsmann.
Is Taurob a public or private company?
Taurob is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Taurob founded?
Taurob was founded in 2010. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Taurob based?
Taurob is headquartered in Vienna, Austria, in the Europe region.
How does Taurob make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Robotics Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are gas Detection and Inspection Services and wallbox Docking Systems.
Who are Taurob's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Energy Robotics, Boston Dynamics, ExRobotics and ANYbotics. Broad incumbents are Honeywell, ABB, Mitsubishi Electric and Yokogawa Electric. Emerging players are Clearpath Robotics and Sarcos Robotics.
Does Taurob have an API?
Yes. Taurob provides a flexible API that enables seamless integration with third-party software and analytics platforms. The API allows robots to connect directly to customer analytics software, digital twins, and enterprise systems including ERPs. Supports integration with Rockwell Automation/Kalypso, Energy Robotics, Yokogawa, and DroneDeploy platforms. The API is described as hyper-flexible and supports data processing in cloud or on-edge (local server) environments, with 3rd party apps support such as dial gauges. Developer documentation is at www.taurob.com.
What industry is Taurob in?
Taurob's product category is Industrial Robotics / Autonomous Inspection Robots. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGABAF, Safety Instrumented Systems & Machine Safety Control (SIS, Safety PLCs, Relays). Its NAICS code is 33451 and its SIC code is 3823.