Botfellows Gmbh

What Botfellows Gmbh does

Botfellows GmbH is a privately held German high-tech company founded in 2024 and headquartered at Technologie-Campus 1, Chemnitz. The company develops software and technology for flexible, safe industrial automation, with a focus on enabling fence-free human-robot collaboration in agile production environments.

Its commercial offering centers on two product lines: Botfellows RobCraft, a no-code robot programming platform that automates programming of complex geometries and dynamically updates toolpaths from real-time scan data, claiming programming cycles reduced from days to minutes and compatibility with multiple leading robot brands; and Botfellows Dynamic Safety, a safety solution that uses advanced sensing and motion control to permit humans and robots to work side by side without physical barriers. Underlying capabilities include computer vision (Smart Vision Technology) and environmental perception AI, and the company offers Technology Integration, Individual Solution, and R&D Partnership services around these products.

Botfellows sells through direct enterprise engagement (Schedule a Demo / Contact Us CTAs) targeting three primary segments: manufacturing companies, robotics OEMs, and system integrators, across verticals such as automotive, electronics, food and beverage, logistics, metal and machinery, and pharma/healthcare. The company is led by three Managing Directors (Dr. Mohamad Bdiwi, Paul Eichler, Sebastian Krusche), has no disclosed external funding, and lists OEM and technology partnerships with YASKAWA, TECHMAN, Estun, Elite Robots, Inxpect, NEXCOM, and Synapticon.

Name

Botfellows Gmbh

Legal name

Botfellows GmbH

Website

https://botfellows.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Botfellows GmbH, founded in 2024 and headquartered in Chemnitz, Germany, develops no-code robot programming software (RobCraft) and a fence-free human-robot collaboration safety solution (Dynamic Safety) for manufacturing companies, robotics OEMs, and system integrators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Robotics Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Robot Software, Autonomy Stacks & Simulation (ROS, digital twins) (HDAAAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Robotics Safety, Certification & Compliance (HDAAAIAO), Industrial & Warehouse Robotics (HDAAAIAA)

Keywords

• Industrial automation software
• Robot programming platform
• Human-robot collaboration
• Robotic safety systems
• No-code robotics

Headquarters

HQ city

Chemnitz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software and Technology Solutions: Revenue from proprietary software products including RobCraft (no-code robot programming) and Dynamic Safety (human-robot collaboration safety solutions), along with technology integration services.
2. Professional Services: Individual solution design, implementation, and R&D partnership services for tailored automation solutions.
3. Technology Integration Partnership: Collaborative product development and integration with partners like NEXCOM, Synapticon for safety-certified industrial robotics solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Botfellows develops core robotics software and technologies for flexible, safe industrial automation and human-robot collaboration. Its product portfolio includes Botfellows RobCraft, a no-code robot programming platform that enables complex robot programming in minutes rather than days, and Botfellows Dynamic Safety, a safety solution enabling fence-free human-robot collaboration via advanced sensing and motion control. The company also offers technology integration, individual solution design, and R&D partnership services.

Product overview

Botfellows is a German high-tech company founded in 2024 that provides modular solutions for industrial automation. Their product portfolio consists of two core offerings: Botfellows RobCraft, a no-code robot programming platform that enables rapid programming of complex robot geometries; and Botfellows Dynamic Safety, a safety solution for seamless human-robot collaboration without physical barriers. These products work together to provide flexible, efficient, and safe industrial automation for manufacturing companies, robotics OEMs, and system integrators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Botfellows RobCraft: An industrial automation solution making advanced robot programming accessible, flexible, and efficient. Features a no-code interface compatible with multiple leading robot brands, designed to streamline workflows and enhance productivity for businesses of all sizes.
• Botfellows Dynamic Safety

Products and services

• Botfellows RobCraft No-code robot programming platform that automates programming of complex geometries, minimizes errors, and shortens programming cycles from days to minutes. Compatible with multiple leading robot brands, it enables users to program robots visually without writing code, features adaptive automation that updates toolpaths based on real-time scan data, and is designed for manufacturing companies, robotics OEMs, and system integrators.
• Botfellows Dynamic Safety Cutting-edge safety solution that enables robots and humans to work side by side without fences, using advanced sensing and motion control technology for dynamic, unstructured environments. Designed to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness, enhance production flexibility, and reduce engineering and maintenance costs for manufacturing companies, robotics OEMs, and system integrators.
• Technology Integration Services Service that connects existing systems with the latest AI and automation technologies, streamlining workflows, reducing manual effort, and boosting productivity across organizations. Targeted at manufacturing companies, robotics OEMs, and system integrators.
• Individual Solution Design Custom automation solution design service covering process analysis through implementation, delivered by Botfellows experts to address unique business challenges. Targeted at manufacturing companies, robotics OEMs, and system integrators seeking tailored industrial automation outcomes.
• R&D Partnership

Quantifiable outcome

• Program robots in minutes rather than days
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NEXCOMcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2026NEXCOM, a global provider of industrial computing and automation technology, announced collaboration with Botfellows and Synapticon to develop safety-certified industrial robotics solutions targeting smart factories, service robots, automotive manufacturing, and logistics applications.
• SynapticoncoreTechnology or Integration · 13 March 2026German partner collaborating with NEXCOM and Botfellows on safety-certified industrial robotics solutions with advanced motion control technology.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Universal Robots: Leading cobot manufacturer and creator of the UR+ ecosystem; directly comparable as a provider of human-robot collaboration technology and no-code programming tools (PolyScope) that Botfellows' Dynamic Safety and RobCraft also target.
• Inxpect: Industrial radar and safety-sensor specialist for dynamic, fence-free robotic environments; directly comparable to Botfellows Dynamic Safety as a provider of safety technology enabling human-robot collaboration.
• Techman Robot: Cobot manufacturer with built-in vision and a graphical no-code programming environment; comparable to Botfellows as both an OEM partner and a competing provider of human-robot collaboration and vision-based automation.
• RoboDK: Software-only company offering brand-agnostic offline robot programming and simulation tools; competes head-on with Botfellows RobCraft as a multi-OEM no-code robot programming platform.

Broad incumbents

• KUKA: German industrial robot and automation major with cobot lineup and own programming/safety stack; adjacent competitor to Botfellows targeting the same German/European smart-factory market.
• ABB Robotics: Major industrial robot OEM with own collaborative robots, software suite (RobotStudio), and safety solutions; competes broadly with Botfellows as a vertically integrated alternative.
• SICK AG: Global industrial sensor and safety-systems major; competes with Botfellows Dynamic Safety in robotic safety technology and machine perception as part of a broader portfolio.
• FANUC: Global industrial robot and CNC major with proprietary iRVision and collaborative offerings; competes broadly with Botfellows for industrial robotics software and safety workloads in factories.
• Yaskawa: Global industrial robot major and a named Botfellows partner; also a potential competitor given its own programming and cobot offerings (e.g., Smart Pendant, Motoman HC).

Emerging players

• OCTOPUZ: Specialized offline robot programming and simulation software for industrial robotics; closely comparable emerging player to Botfellows RobCraft in the multi-OEM programming space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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