Łukasiewicz – PIAP

Name

Łukasiewicz – PIAP

Legal name

Sieć Badawcza Łukasiewicz – Przemysłowy Instytut Automatyki i Pomiarów PIAP

Website

https://piap.lukasiewicz.gov.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Robotics and Mobile Automation

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMABAIAD

Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) & Autonomous Land Platforms

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing/Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) & Autonomous Platforms

Keywords

• Mobile robotics
• EOD robots
• Unmanned ground vehicles
• Industrial automation
• Defense research

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Defense and Security Products: Sale of mobile robots and unmanned ground vehicles to military, police, border guard, and fire services. Major contracts include approximately 50 million PLN Ministry of Defence order for 96 Tarantula reconnaissance robots.
2. R&D Services: Commercial engineering and R&D services for industrial clients, including prototyping, testing, and technology development.
3. Industrial Automation Solutions: Robotization of production processes, robotic workstations for welding, assembly, and machining for manufacturing enterprises.
4. Measurement and Testing Services: Environmental testing, EMC testing, calibration of measuring instruments through certified laboratories.
5. Training Services: Professional training programs in automation, robotics, and related technologies.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Łukasiewicz – PIAP designs, develops, and manufactures mobile robots (UGVs) for defense and security applications, including EOD, combat, reconnaissance, and medical evacuation platforms (PIAP GRYF, PIAP IBIS, PIAP FENIX, PIAP HUNTeR, PIAP TARANTULA, PIAP PATROL, PIAP IBIS MULE). It complements these products with industrial automation solutions (PIAP X550 AMR autonomous logistics robot, SUMAK 3D concrete printer, soldering robot, robotic workstations), certified testing and calibration laboratories, CNC machining services, and R&D engineering services for government, defense, and industrial clients.

Product overview

Łukasiewicz – PIAP is a research institute offering mobile robots for special applications, industrial automation solutions, and professional engineering services. The product portfolio includes combat robots (PIAP HUNTeR), transport and medical evacuation robots (PIAP IBIS MULE), EOD robots (PIAP GRYF, PIAP FENIX, PIAP PATROL), reconnaissance vehicles (PIAP TARANTULA), autonomous logistics robots (PIAP X550), large-format 3D concrete printing (SUMAK), and industrial robots for soldering. Services include machining, environmental testing, EMC testing, calibration, robotic welding, and specialized simulators (FANTASOS). The institute also manufactures measurement instruments including railway tachographs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PIAP IBIS: Mobile platform for reconnaissance and neutralization of hazardous materials, EOD robot
• PIAP GRYF
• PIAP FENIX
• PIAP HUNTeR
• PIAP PATROL
• PIAP TARANTULA
• PIAP IBIS MULE (CASEVAC)
• PIAP-AMR X550
• SUMAK
• Tachograf Kolejowy typ TC-XXXP
• FANTASOS
• DEZROB
• AUTOMINA
• BoHun

Products and services

• PIAP HUNTeR Heavy combat unmanned ground vehicle (~4 tons) with remote operation, anti-BSL system with WLKM 12.7mm rifle, lidars, stereoscopic cameras, and hybrid drive achieving speeds up to 50 km/h, for armed forces and special operations.
• PIAP IBIS MULE (CASEVAC) Transport and medical evacuation (CASEVAC) robot equipped with adaptive suspension, TALON II 90C stretchers, and communication systems designed to operate alongside PIAP HUNTeR for battlefield logistics and casualty evacuation.
• PIAP GRYF Medium EOD robot with high mobility and precision manipulator designed for operations in hard-to-reach places; deployed to armed forces of Togo, France, Finland, and Korean National Police Special Operations Units.
• PIAP FENIX Light EOD robot for pyrotechnic operations and explosive ordnance disposal, demonstrated at Adriatic Sea Defence & Aerospace 2023 in Croatia.
• PIAP PATROL Multi-purpose heavy EOD robot (~100 kg) with high lifting capacity and terrain stability for C-IED and CBRN reconnaissance, demonstrated at EUROSATORY 2026 on Miranda stand.
• PIAP IBIS Largest EOD robot in the portfolio for reconnaissance and neutralization of hazardous materials, ensuring operator safety in danger zones; used as a platform for IBIS MULE transport and IBIS Transport variants.
• PIAP TARANTULA Mobile Unmanned Reconnaissance Vehicle (MBPR) enabling reconnaissance in direct troop contact, penetration of inaccessible areas, and wireless transmission of audio and video data to operator console; contracted by the Polish Ministry of Defence for 96 units.
• PIAP X550 AMR Autonomous mobile robot for euro pallet and cargo transport in warehouses, distribution centers, and production facilities, built on the Siemens Simove standardized platform.
• SUMAK Mobile large-format 3D concrete printing system for rapid layered manufacturing of structural elements without forms and formwork, enabling printing of military infrastructure including barriers, shelters, warehouses, and bridge elements.
• Soldering Robot Industrial robot for advanced electronics manufacturing enabling automation of through-hole component assembly on PCBs, presented at ITM Industry Europe.
• Railway Tachograph TC-XXXP Railway tachograph measurement instrument awarded Gold Medal at AUTOMATICON 2022 trade fair for innovation in rail vehicle data recording.
• Machining Services Precision CNC machining services for single and small-batch production of parts and assemblies from various materials including welded assemblies with complex geometry, using 4-axis Haas VF1/VF2/VF3/VF5 milling machines and Haas ST15/ST20 CNC lathes.
• Environmental Testing Services Environmental testing services for industrial equipment performed under qualified staff supervision at the Industrial Equipment Testing Laboratory.
• EMC Testing Services Electromagnetic compatibility testing for devices, systems, and installations compliant with the EMC Directive and harmonized European standards.
• Calibration Services Calibration and verification of measuring instruments at LPTW and LBUP laboratories compliant with PN-EN ISO standards.
• DEZROB Disinfection Module Autonomous disinfection tools for patrol and reconnaissance robots enabling spraying or fogging with chemical disinfectants and UV-C irradiation, developed for the Polish Armed Forces.
• FANTASOS Training Simulator VR-based training simulator for firefighting and rescue operations with dual-user mode, thermal immersion system, VR glasses, firefighting nozzle controller, and omnidirectional treadmill; the virtual environment features a PIAP firefighting robot.

Quantifiable outcome

• Robots operate in 28 countries worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature13 records

Partnerships

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

• Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026PIAP HUNTeR presented at PGZ stand during EUROSATORY 2026 as platform for Unmanned Laying System compatible with BAOBAB system by BZE BELMA S.A.
• Polska Agencja Inwestycji i Handlu (PAIH)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 June 2026PIAP IBIS TRANSPORT presented on Polish national stand during EUROSATORY 2026 as part of Polish security technology promotion program
• AREX (WB Group)coreTechnology or Integration · 15 June 2026PIAP HUNTeR integrated with AREX ZMU-03 remote turret. Long-standing cooperation on combat robot development. Joint participation in European research projects including FEX exercises.
• MirandaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 June 2026PIAP PATROL robot presented at Miranda stand during EUROSATORY 2026 for C-IED and CBRN reconnaissance
• NATO DIANAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2026Krzysztof Lipiec, Director of Commercialization Department, appointed as mentor in NATO DIANA program supporting deep-tech innovators in dual-use technologies
• 4ExperiencecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2025Partner in AUTOMINA project consortium for unmanned terrain mining system with reconnaissance function
• Wojskowy Instytut Techniki InżynieryjnejcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2025Partner in AUTOMINA project consortium for unmanned terrain mining system with reconnaissance function
• NCBR (Narodowe Centrum Badań i Rozwoju)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025Leader of two consortiums in PERUN program: AUTOMINA (unmanned terrain mining system with reconnaissance function) and BoHun (unmanned land weapons system) with 27 and 26 million PLN funding respectively
• SiemenscoreTechnology or Integration · 2 September 2025PIAP X550 AMR based on Siemens Simove platform utilizing standardized components common in industry, enabling cost optimization and flexible system expansion
• Wojskowe Centralne Biuro Konstrukcyjno-Technologiczne (WCBKT) / Polska Grupa ZbrojeniowacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 January 2025Signed letter of intent for cooperation in mobile robotics, military support systems, security technologies, and crisis management. Analysis of joint technology lines for efficient implementation of innovative solutions and optimization of production processes.
• European Space Agency (ESA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2018Possesses first-degree industrial security certificate for ESA SECRET level allowing participation in ESA contracts
• European Commission (UPSIDEDOWN Project)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2012Partner in UPSIDEDOWN project (HOME/2011/CIPS/AG/4000002108) for promotion and awareness building for protection of underground critical infrastructure in Europe
• NATO Science and Technology OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in NATO STO activities including AVT Panel. Development of Next-Generation NATO Reference Mobility Model. Cooperation in EDA IEDDET Programme and CUGS project
• European Defence Agency (EDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in European research projects for unmanned combat ground vehicles with high autonomy. Involvement in HEDI OPEX experimental campaign

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Milrem Robotics: Estonian manufacturer of unmanned ground vehicles (THeMIS, Type-X) for defense and commercial applications. Directly comparable as a European mid-sized UGV specialist competing in the same product category with similar target customers (NATO militaries) and overlapping combat/reconnaissance/logistics use cases.
• WB Group (AREX): Polish privately held defense group whose AREX subsidiary provides the ZMU-03 remote turret integrated onto PIAP HUNTeR. Comparable as a Polish defense supplier targeting NATO and EU militaries with weapon stations and unmanned systems that share common customers and end-markets with PIAP.

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris Technologies: Large U.S. defense prime with a portfolio including T7 and T4 EOD robots. Comparable as a supplier of explosive ordnance disposal and reconnaissance UGVs to military and law enforcement customers globally, though operating at much larger scale across many defense segments.
• QinetiQ: UK-headquartered defense technology company with the Dragon Runner and other EOD/reconnaissance UGV lines. Comparable in that it supplies tactical unmanned ground systems to NATO militaries and offers QinetiQ-branded integration and lifecycle services similar to PIAP's full-system offerings.
• Northrop Grumman (Remotec): U.S. defense prime that markets the Andros family of EOD robots through its Remotec subsidiary. Direct product-line overlap with PIAP GRYF, FENIX, and PATROL for hazardous materials handling and explosive ordnance disposal, though within a much broader portfolio.
• FLIR Systems (Teledyne FLIR): Now part of Teledyne, supplies the PackBot, Centaur, and SUGV families of tactical ground robots for EOD and reconnaissance. Direct product overlap with PIAP's EOD/reconnaissance robots and shared customer base across U.S. and allied militaries.
• Rheinmetall: German defense prime with a growing portfolio of unmanned ground systems (Mission Master) and combat vehicles. Comparable as a European incumbent competing for the same brigade-level UGV contracts and allied modernization programs as PIAP.

Regional players

• Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ): Polish state-owned defense conglomerate and PIAP's strategic partner. Comparable as a Poland-based defense ecosystem participant that integrates UGVs, weapons systems, and other defense equipment, and competes/cooperates with PIAP for national defense contracts.

Emerging players

• Anduril Industries: U.S.-based defense technology company developing autonomous systems including Ghost Helicopters and various UGV/UAS concepts. Comparable as a fast-scaling, software-centric defense autonomy player targeting the same modernized procurement budgets that fund PIAP-style platforms.
• Clearpath Robotics: Canadian-based mobile robotics company serving industrial, research, and defense markets with Husky, Warthog, and Jackal UGV platforms. Comparable in mobile ground autonomy expertise, Siemens-style industrial automation partnerships, and exposure to defense logistics applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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