Taurob

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Autonomous inspection robots
• ATEX certified robotics
• Gas leak detection
• Hazardous environment robots
• Industrial robotics

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core 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

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability9 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and supporting.

• DietsmanncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2019In 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.
• TotalEnergiesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017TotalEnergies (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.
• EquinorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEquinor 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.
• PetrobrascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPetrobras 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.
• SaftsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSaft, 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)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNZTC 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 DarmstadtsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch 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 / KalypsosupportingTechnology or IntegrationRockwell Automation/Kalypso provides software integration for Taurob robots, enabling seamless connection with enterprise software systems for fleet management and analytics.
• Energy RoboticssupportingTechnology or IntegrationThird-party software partner providing integration capabilities for Taurob robot fleet management and operational analytics.
• YokogawasupportingTechnology or IntegrationYokogawa provides software integration for Taurob robots, connecting to their industrial automation and control systems.
• DroneDeploysupportingTechnology or IntegrationDroneDeploy provides third-party software integration for data processing and analytics from Taurob robot missions.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct 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

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@taurob_robotics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/taurob-gmbh
• Facebookfacebook.com/taurob.robots

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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