What AiCobot does

AiCoBot GmbH is a German distributor and systems integrator headquartered in Ofterdingen near Tübingen, specializing in collaborative robotics (cobots) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for industrial automation. Founded in 2005 and led by Managing Director Torsten Woyke, the company operates as a certified distributor for Universal Robots (across the UR3e through UR30 range) and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR100 through MiR1350, including the MiR1200 Pallet Jack), and complements this with end-effector, vision, safety, and accessory lines from partners including Robotiq, SCHUNK, Schmalz, Zimmer, Gimatic, Weiss, Spin Robotics, Aim Robotics, Pickit, Mech-Mind, SICK, KEYENCE, ROEQ, and others. AiCoBot has begun layering proprietary branded products onto the third-party stack, including the AiCo-Pal modular palletizer, the AiCo-Cell modular automation cell, the sensingCam SEC100 industrial camera, and Driverless Robot Arm systems (MC600, MC250) with REST-API and OPC-UA integration.

The business model blends hardware distribution (cobot and AMR resale plus accessories), professional services (consulting, feasibility studies, custom engineering), certified training programs (UR Operator/Core/Advanced, MiR Operation/Commissioning/Maintenance, LuckiBot User) delivered at its in-house training center, and managed support through a repair center in Ofterdingen. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales combined with event-driven demand generation (Hannover Messe, Motek, all about automation, AMB, Intergastra, CoBot-Brunch, CoBot Summer) and a Germany-wide integrator network. Customer segments span industrial manufacturing (palletizing, welding, machine loading, assembly, polishing, quality control), intralogistics, education (robotics learning landscapes), and hospitality. The company is founder-owned, operates with 1-10 employees per firmographic data, and has no disclosed outside funding.

Name

AiCobot

Legal name

AiCoBot GmbH

Website

https://aicobot.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AiCoBot GmbH is a German distributor and integrator of Universal Robots cobots, Mobile Industrial Robots AMRs, and complementary end-effector/vision systems, serving industrial manufacturers, logistics operators, and educational institutions across the DACH region with hardware sales, certified training, and proprietary modular automation products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Robotics Distribution & Integration

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Collaborative Robots (Cobots) (IMAHAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Robotics & Cobots (IMAIAMAB), Industrial & Warehouse Robotics (HDAAAIAA), Industrial Robots (Articulated, SCARA, Delta, Cartesian) (IMAHAHAA)

Keywords

• Collaborative robotics distribution
• Autonomous mobile robots
• Industrial automation integration
• Cobot integration services
• Intralogistics automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Ofterdingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cobot Sales and Integration: Sale and integration of Universal Robots collaborative robots including UR3e, UR5e, UR7e, UR8 Long, UR10e, UR12e, UR15, UR16e, UR18, UR20, UR30. Includes accessories, grippers, force sensors, cameras, and complete cell integration.
2. Autonomous Mobile Robot Sales: Sale and integration of Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) including MiR100, MiR250, MiR600, MiR1350, MiR1200 Pallet Jack, and LuckiBot delivery robots.
3. Consulting and Engineering Services: Individual consulting for automation projects, on-site Beratung, feasibility studies, and custom solution design.
4. Training Services: Robot training programs including Universal Robots Operator, Core, and Advanced training; MiR Operation, Commissioning, and Maintenance training; LuckiBot User training. Conducted at their training center in Ofterdingen.
5. Technical Support and Repairs: Product consulting, programming support, on-site consulting, on-site programming, error analysis, and component repairs. Repair center in Ofterdingen maintains spare parts inventory.
6. Accessories and Spare Parts: Sale of accessories including Robotiq grippers, SCHUNK grippers, Zimmer grippers, Gimatic grippers, Weiss grippers, Schmalz vacuum grippers, Spin Robotics screw systems, AIM Robotics dispensing systems, Pickit cameras, safety systems, robot tables, IO extension modules, quick-change systems, seventh axes, force sensors, and fall protection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

AiCoBot is a German industrial automation specialist that distributes, integrates, and services collaborative robots (Universal Robots cobots) and autonomous mobile robots (Mobile Industrial Robots/MiR). It also develops its own modular automation products (AiCo-Pal palletizer, AiCo-Cell automation cell, MC600/MC250 driverless robot arms) and provides consulting, training, and support around cobot and AMR deployments.

Product overview

AiCobot is a distributor and integrator specializing in collaborative robotics (cobots) and autonomous mobile robotics for industrial automation. The product portfolio centers on Universal Robots cobots (UR3e through UR30, including UR8 Long, UR15, UR18) and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR100 through MiR1350, including MiR1200 Pallet Jack), complemented by the proprietary AiCo-Pal modular palletizer and AiCo-Cell modular automation cell. End-effector integrations include Robotiq, SCHUNK, Schmalz, Zimmer, Gimatic, Weiss, Aim Robotics, Spin Robotics, and Pickit vision systems. The offering includes a complete ecosystem of accessories (safety systems, training cells, quick-change systems, force sensors), UR Studio online simulation platform, sensingCam SEC100 industrial cameras, and driverless robot arm systems. Services encompass consulting, certified training programs (UR, MiR, LuckiBot), and comprehensive technical support including repair center operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AiCo-Pal Modular Palletizer AiCoBot's proprietary modular palletizing system built around collaborative robot arms, enabling manufacturers to automate end-of-line palletizing with a scalable, quick-to-deploy cell.
• AiCo-Cell Modular Automation Cell AiCoBot's proprietary modular automation cell for integrating cobots into flexible production tasks such as machine tending, assembly, and material handling.
• Driverless Robot Arm MC600 / MC250 AiCoBot's proprietary mobile manipulation platform combining an autonomous mobile base with a collaborative robot arm, supporting REST-API/OPC-UA connectivity for flexible automated material handling and manipulation.
• Universal Robots Cobot Family (UR3e–UR30) Certified distribution and integration of Universal Robots collaborative robot arms (UR3e, UR5e, UR7e, UR8 Long, UR10e, UR12e, UR15, UR16e, UR18, UR20, UR30) for automating welding, assembly, machine loading, palletizing, gluing, polishing, and quality inspection in industrial settings.
• Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) Fleet Certified distribution and integration of MiR autonomous mobile robots (MiR100, MiR250, MiR600, MiR1200 Pallet Jack, MiR1350) for automated internal transport of goods and pallets in intralogistics environments.
• LuckiBot Delivery Robots Distribution of OrionStar LuckiBot autonomous delivery robots for goods transport in service and industrial environments.
• UR Studio Online Simulation Platform Online simulation and planning tool that lets prospective customers configure and visualize Universal Robots cobot applications before deployment.
• sensingCam SEC100 Industrial Camera IP65-rated industrial vision camera offered for machine vision and quality inspection tasks in cobot applications.
• Robotiq TSF-85 Tactile Sensor Fingers Tactile force-sensing gripper fingers for collaborative robots enabling force-sensitive handling and manipulation tasks.
• End-Effector & Gripper Portfolio Distribution of grippers and end effectors from partner brands (Robotiq, SCHUNK, Schmalz, Zimmer, Gimatic, Weiss) for cobot integration across handling, picking, and assembly applications.
• AIM Robotics Dispensing Systems Distribution of automated dispensing systems for gluing, sealing, and adhesive application with collaborative robots.
• Spin Robotics Screw Driving Systems Distribution of automated screw driving solutions for cobot-based assembly applications.
• Pickit Vision Systems Distribution of 2D/3D machine vision systems for robotic bin picking and part localization.
• ROEQ Top Modules for MiR Distribution of top modules and conveyor/cart interfaces that extend MiR autonomous mobile robots for automated load transfer.
• Automation Consulting Services Advisory and engineering services helping industrial customers scope, design, and plan collaborative robotics and autonomous logistics deployments.
• Robotics Training Programs Certified training courses for Universal Robots, MiR, and LuckiBot systems, delivered at AiCoBot's training center for operators and integrators.
• Robotic Support & Repair Services Technical support, maintenance, and repair services for cobot and AMR installations across the customer base.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration23 records

AI capability10 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Universal RobotscoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified distributor of Universal Robots cobots (UR3e through UR30). AiCoBot sells, integrates, and provides training for UR cobots. They are described as the most experienced distributor (dienstältester Distributor) of Universal Robots. AiCoBot hosts UR training programs and technology days.
• Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified distributor of MiR autonomous mobile robots (MiR100, MiR250, MiR600, MiR1350, MiR1200 Pallet Jack). Michael Wöhrle of AiCoBot received world's first order of MiR1200 Pallet Jack as MiR distributor. Joint training programs offered.
• RobotiqcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partner for Robotiq products including adaptive grippers (2F-85, 2F-140), force sensors, screwdrivers, sanding kits, and TSF-85 tactile sensor fingers. AiCoBot provides integration and consulting for Robotiq products.
• SCHUNKcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partner for SCHUNK grippers including EZU Zentrischgreifer and automatic finger changing systems. CoBot-Brunch June 2024 featured SCHUNK products. Collaboration on AMB 2024 with Nill+Ritz for CNC machine tending demo.
• Schmalz RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partner for Schmalz vacuum suction cups for robotics. Presented at Hannover Messe 2025 for Remanufacturing with Universal Robots. CoBot-Brunch June 2024 featured Schmalz products. Also featured at Roboter auf Tour 2024 for bin picking applications.
• Zimmer GroupmajorTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partner for Zimmer grippers. Featured at Christmas CoBot-Brunch 2024 with EZU gripper premiere. CoBot Summer 2026 partner.
• Mech-Mind RoboticsmajorTechnology or IntegrationPartner for 3D vision systems and AI-based robotics. CoBot-Brunch June 2024 featured Mech-Mind products for bin picking. Featured at Roboter auf Tour 2024.
• KEYENCEmajorTechnology or IntegrationCoBot-Brunch September 2024 partner. Presented 2D and 3D vision systems at the event for robotics applications.
• SICKmajorTechnology or IntegrationCoBot-Brunch September 2024 partner. Presented advanced safety technologies for robotics. CoBot Summer 2026 partner for safety systems.
• OrionStar Robotics (LuckiBot)coreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partner for Luckibot delivery robots. AiCoBot supports Luckibot functionality including Lucki Skills delivery function. Training programs offered for LuckiBot. Roboter auf Tour 2024 featured OrionStar Robotics. CoBot Summer 2026 partner.
• Robot System Products (RSP)majorTechnology or IntegrationRoboter auf Tour 2024 featured RSP for calibration optimization. CoBot Summer 2026 partner for robot accessories and tool changers.
• WEBER SchraubautomatenmajorTechnology or IntegrationRoboter auf Tour 2024 featured WEBER screw applications. Screw automation solutions partner.
• URT Utz Ratio TechnikminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRoboter auf Tour 2024 featured URT for complete solutions in robotics integration.
• BemotecminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCoBot Summer 2026 partner. Robot integrator for collaborative robotics solutions.
• ACD ElektronikmajorTechnology or IntegrationCoBot Summer 2026 partner. Provides wireless teach panel for Universal Robots.
• RoundpegmajorTechnology or IntegrationChristmas CoBot-Brunch 2024 featured Roundpeg's intelligent collision detection directly on the robot for safety solutions.
• HubWerk01 - Digital Hub Region BruchsalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoboter auf Tour 2024 organized by HubWerk01 Digital Hub Region Bruchsal e.V.
• ZeMA - Zentrum für Mechatronik und AutomatisierungstechnikminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAiCoBot exhibited at the 18th Montage-Tagung at ZeMA in Saarbrücken in April 2026.
• Hochschule HeilbronnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAiCoBot participated in TechDay 2025 at Hochschule Heilbronn with live demonstrations of UR5e and Luckibot Carry. Presented at Ulmer Robotertag 2025 at Technische Hochschule Ulm.
• ROEQminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorROEQ equipment for Mobile Industrial Robots distributed through AiCoBot. Products include Top Module for MiR robots.
• PickitmajorTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partner for Pickit 2D and 3D camera systems for bin picking and robot vision applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Schunk: German global leader in gripping systems and clamping technology for robotics. Listed as a key AiCoBot distribution partner, making Schunk both a supplier and an adjacent peer in the cobot end-effector and automation ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• KUKA: Major German robotics manufacturer and integrator offering industrial robots, cobots (LBR iisy), and automation solutions. Comparable to AiCoBot in serving German manufacturers with collaborative and industrial robotics, but at far greater scale and with proprietary robot platforms.
• Festo: Global German-headquartered industrial automation and pneumatics supplier with deep presence in cobot ecosystems. Comparable to AiCoBot as a Germany-based automation provider, though vastly larger and offering a much broader product portfolio including its own cobot-adjacent components.
• Bosch Rexroth: Global German-headquartered supplier of factory automation, drive and control technologies, and robotics integration. Comparable to AiCoBot as a Germany-based industrial automation provider with strong DACH distribution and integrator capabilities.
• Teamtechnik Automation: Established German provider of automation solutions for assembly and testing. Comparable to AiCoBot as a German industrial automation integrator serving manufacturers, with a broader portfolio and significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Hahn Automation: German-headquartered system integrator specializing in industrial automation and robotics integration. Closely comparable to AiCoBot as a German cobot/robotics integrator serving manufacturing customers, though typically larger in scale and broader in scope.
• Fruitcore Robotics: German manufacturer of the Horst industrial robot and digital robot platform. Comparable to AiCoBot as a German industrial automation specialist targeting Mittelstand manufacturers, though operating as a cobot producer rather than distributor/integrator.

Emerging players

• KEBA (Keba AG): Austrian automation company with growing presence in robotics and cobot integration. Comparable to AiCoBot as a DACH-based industrial automation provider, with a comparable mid-sized footprint and similar cobot ecosystem orientation.
• Robominds: German robotics software and AI-gripping company serving cobot integrators. Comparable to AiCoBot as a German robotics specialist in the cobot ecosystem, though focused on AI/perception software rather than distribution.
• MABI Robotics: Swiss manufacturer of collaborative robots (Speedy, Max) and integrator. Comparable to AiCoBot as a DACH cobot specialist with overlap in cobot distribution and integration, though operating as a manufacturer rather than distributor.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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