TUGBOT
TUGBOT (Sintra, Portugal) designs and sells autonomous mobile robots that pull any existing cart, trolley, or dolly without adapters or facility changes, serving enterprise manufacturers, logistics, retail, postal, automotive, e-commerce, and healthcare customers across 12+ countries via direct sales and ROS-based software partnerships with NODE Robotics and MOVEL.AI.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2013
- HeadquartersSintra, Portugal
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What TUGBOT does
TUGBOT (legal entity: Robosavvy S.A., formerly RoboSavvy Ltd., originally founded in London in 2013 by Limor Schweitzer and relocated to Sintra, Portugal) designs and manufactures autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) purpose-built for intra-logistics. Its core product line — TUGBOT and the second-generation TUGBOT 2 (launched 2022) — attaches to existing carts, trolleys, dollies, or wheeled vehicles with four or more wheels and pulls them between points using flexible, plug-and-play mechanical grippers, eliminating the need for metal adapters, new carts, or facility modifications. The robots navigate via 2D/3D SLAM using Intel RealSense RGB/depth cameras and lidar, and deploy on average in 2-4 weeks; TUGBOT 2 adds wireless charging (25 minutes for ~8 hours of operation), a 600kg maximum pull force, and a 250kg carry-on payload.
The company serves enterprise manufacturers, logistics operators, warehouses, distribution centers, postal services, e-commerce, retail, automotive, and healthcare customers across 12+ countries (notably CTT Correios, Zalando, Carrefour, Bentley, Inditex, Dell, CooperVision, Fiege, SEAOS, and Royal). Revenue is generated primarily through direct hardware sales of AMRs under custom-quote, multi-year contracts, supplemented by recurring software integration revenue via two commercial ROS-based fleet-management platforms — NODE.OS from NODE Robotics (Germany) and MOVEL.AI Seirios (Singapore) — making TUGBOT software-agnostic.
TUGBOT sells exclusively through direct enterprise field sales, supported by case-study content and a differentiated demo model in which prospects can submit their carts to receive a video of TUGBOT pulling them. In December 2022, the company became part of an undisclosed large investment group and rebranded from Robosavvy Lda. to TUGBOT; it remains privately held with headcount in the 11-50 range and no disclosed revenue.
TUGBOT firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TUGBOT
- Legal name
- Robosavvy S.A.
- Website
- https://tugbot.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2013
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- TUGBOT (Sintra, Portugal) designs and sells autonomous mobile robots that pull any existing cart, trolley, or dolly without adapters or facility changes, serving enterprise manufacturers, logistics, retail, postal, automotive, e-commerce, and healthcare customers across 12+ countries via direct sales and ROS-based software partnerships with NODE Robotics and MOVEL.AI.
- Ownership category
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TUGBOT industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Robotics (Autonomous Mobile Robots)
- NAICS
- Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)
- SIC
- Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) & Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) (IMAHAHAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Industrial & Warehouse Robotics (HDAAAIAA), Industrial Trailers, Carts & Tugger Trains (In-Plant Logistics) (IMAHABAL)
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Where TUGBOT is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Sintra
- HQ country
- Portugal
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
TUGBOT business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) Hardware Sales: TUGBOT generates revenue primarily through the sale of its autonomous mobile robots (TUGBOT 1 and TUGBOT 2). The company manufactures AMRs designed to automate intra-logistics processes by pulling wheeled vehicles.
- Software Integration and Fleet Management: Revenue is also derived from software integration services, offering multiple ROS-based software platforms (NODE.OS and MOVEL.AI Seirios) that customers can choose to power their TUGBOT fleets.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Enterprise Fleet Deployment - Custom Quote |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
TUGBOT product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TUGBOT manufactures and sells autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) — TUGBOT (first generation) and TUGBOT 2 — that attach to existing carts, trolleys, dollies, or wheeled vehicles with 4+ wheels and autonomously transport them within warehouses, factories, and distribution centers. The robots use flexible mechanical grippers that engage any cart type without metal adapters, new carts, or facility modifications, paired with natural navigation and ROS-based software for fleet management. Revenue is earned primarily through AMR hardware sales to enterprise manufacturers and logistics operators.
Product overview
TUGBOT offers a portfolio of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) purpose-built for intra-logistics automation. The company's core innovation is the ability to pull any cart, trolley, dolies, or wheeled vehicle without requiring metal adapters, new carts, or facility modifications. TUGBOT (first generation) and TUGBOT 2 are both AMRs that attach to existing wheeled vehicles and autonomously navigate facilities using natural navigation. TUGBOT 2 is an improved version with wireless charging, higher payload capacity, and reduced servicing requirements. Both products can be powered by third-party ROS-based navigation and fleet management software platforms (MOVEL.AI's Seirios or NODE Robotics' NODE.OS), making TUGBOT software-agnostic.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- TUGBOT (First Generation) First-generation autonomous mobile robot (AMR) designed to pull any cart, trolley, dolly, or wheeled vehicle with 4+ wheels. Features plug-and-play mechanical grippers for flexible engagement without requiring modifications to existing carts or facilities. Dimensions 741 x 640 x 463 mm, weight 45kg, operational time 5 hours, max pull force 300kg, max payload 70kg. For enterprise manufacturers and logistics operators automating intra-logistics material handling.
- TUGBOT 2 Second-generation autonomous mobile robot with wireless charging (25-minute charge for nearly 8 hours of operation), increased max pull force of 600kg, max carry-on payload of 250kg, and reduced servicing time by 90%. Retains the same flexible mechanical engagement principle that pulls any cart without infrastructure modifications. Dimensions 661 x 598 x 630 mm, weight 90kg. For enterprise manufacturers and logistics operators automating intra-logistics material handling.
Quantifiable outcome
- 65% of manufacturers report productivity increase from automation
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use TUGBOT
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
TUGBOT technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
AI capability5 records
Feature5 records
TUGBOT partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- MOVEL.AIcoreMOVEL AI is a robotics software and deep tech startup based in Singapore with teams across Asia. Their flagship product suite named Seirios combines modern robotics and web technologies to provide users with a user-friendly interface for interacting with and commanding robots. TUGBOT runs projects with MOVEL.AI Seirios platform for their global customer network.
- NODE RoboticscoreNODE.OS from NODE Robotics (Germany) enables heterogeneous AMR fleets to be operated holistically - from receipt and allocation of pending transport orders to the control of individual vehicles. The modular architecture enables customized solutions from virtual line guidance to free navigation. TUGBOT works with NODE.OS as one of two commercially available software options for their global customer network.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
TUGBOT competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Geek+: Chinese global AMR and warehouse robotics vendor offering goods-to-person, moving, sorting and handling robots — directly overlaps with TUGBOT's intra-logistics automation category at a much larger global scale.
- AGILOX: Austrian AMR manufacturer producing autonomous forklifts and material transport robots for intralogistics; competes head-to-head with TUGBOT in manufacturing and warehouse deployments.
- Locus Robotics: U.S.-based AMR vendor focused on warehouse picking and material transport with multi-vendor fleet orchestration; competes with TUGBOT for warehouse and distribution-center automation spend.
- OTTO Motors: Canadian AMR vendor (owned by Rockwell Automation) specializing in autonomous material handling for manufacturing and warehouse environments; competes with TUGBOT for the same intra-logistics AMR use cases.
- Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR): Denmark-based AMR manufacturer (owned by Teradyne) focused on intra-factory and warehouse material transport via autonomous mobile robots; most direct functional peer to TUGBOT in pulling carts and moving loads between production zones.
- Vecna Robotics: U.S. AMR vendor specializing in pallet and cart handling for warehousing and manufacturing; comparable cart-moving functionality and target customer profile to TUGBOT.
- Fetch Robotics: U.S. AMR vendor (owned by Zebra Technologies) offering autonomous mobile robots for warehousing and intralogistics, including cart-pulling and tote transport — a direct functional competitor to TUGBOT's solution.
- 6 River Systems: Shopify-owned AMR vendor (Chuck mobile robots) for warehouse fulfillment and picking; comparable autonomous cart-based material handling in warehouses that overlap with TUGBOT's use cases.
Broad incumbents
- Linde Material Handling: Global incumbent forklift and intralogistics equipment manufacturer (KION Group subsidiary) with a growing AMR/automation portfolio — broad incumbent competing for the same intra-logistics automation budget as TUGBOT but with a much larger equipment portfolio.
Emerging players
- Magazino: German mobile robotics company building autonomous robots for picking and transporting items in warehouses; intersects with TUGBOT on intra-logistics use cases but focuses more on tote/picking transport than universal cart pulling.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
TUGBOT social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
TUGBOT leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
TUGBOT funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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TUGBOT M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about TUGBOT
What does TUGBOT do?
TUGBOT manufactures and sells autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) — TUGBOT (first generation) and TUGBOT 2 — that attach to existing carts, trolleys, dollies, or wheeled vehicles with 4+ wheels and autonomously transport them within warehouses, factories, and distribution centers. The robots use flexible mechanical grippers that engage any cart type without metal adapters, new carts, or facility modifications, paired with natural navigation and ROS-based software for fleet management. Revenue is earned primarily through AMR hardware sales to enterprise manufacturers and logistics operators.
Is TUGBOT a public or private company?
TUGBOT is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was TUGBOT founded?
TUGBOT was founded in 2013. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is TUGBOT based?
TUGBOT is headquartered in Sintra, Portugal, in the Europe region.
How does TUGBOT make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are software Integration and Fleet Management.
Who are TUGBOT's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Geek+, AGILOX, Locus Robotics, OTTO Motors, Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), Vecna Robotics, Fetch Robotics and 6 River Systems. Linde Material Handling is listed as a broad incumbent. Magazino is listed as an emerging player.
Does TUGBOT have an API?
No public API is recorded for TUGBOT.
What industry is TUGBOT in?
TUGBOT's product category is Industrial Robotics (Autonomous Mobile Robots). Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAHAC, Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) & Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), with a secondary code of HDAAAIAA, Industrial & Warehouse Robotics. Its NAICS code is 333924 and its SIC code is 3537.