T-robotics Secures $5.4M to Transform Robot Programming
T-robotics has raised $5.4 million in seed funding, setting the stage for a major leap in robotics programming. The funding round, co-led by Emergent Ventures and Engine Ventures, included participation from Berkeley Skydeck and Raisewell. With this boost, the company plans to expand its operations across the US and EU, aiming to make robot programming more accessible and efficient.
ActGPT Brings Conversational AI to Robotics
The company’s groundbreaking software, ActGPT, eliminates the need for traditional coding by allowing robots to be programmed using natural language. ActGPT works seamlessly with various robotic systems, from robotic arms to mobile robots, and uses inputs from vision, haptics, and language to enhance problem-solving capabilities.
T-robotics designed ActGPT to empower industrial robots with pre-trained AI skills. These skills allow robots to handle complex tasks like machine tending with greater accuracy, adaptability, and speed. Operators can now program robots easily, even without technical expertise, unlocking untapped potential in automation.
Industry Recognition and Growing Momentum
Earlier this year, T-robotics gained industry-wide recognition during ABB’s global startup challenge, which sought innovations in natural language programming, skill learning, and autonomous decision-making. T-robotics stood out for its physical AI models, which let users program robots through simple conversations while retaining precision with industry-specific skill models.
Since its launch, T-robotics has attracted a strong customer base, particularly companies struggling with underutilized robots that are hard to reprogram. The company also partners with leading OEMs like ABB and system integrators, ensuring its solutions scale efficiently and reach diverse markets.
Founders Leading the Charge
T-robotics was founded in 2024 by Asad Tirmizi (CEO) and Lars Tingelstad (CTO), both seasoned experts in robotics. Tirmizi, with over a decade of experience, earned his PhD in Robotics and Haptics from Università di Siena, where he won the top doctoral dissertation award. His career includes leading research on Factory-of-the-Future at Flanders Make and working at Vicarious, later acquired by Google.
Tingelstad, with 15 years in industrial robotics, earned his PhD in Mechatronics from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Before co-founding T-robotics, he served as an Associate Professor at NTNU, focusing on robotic optimization and 3D geometry. Together, their vision and expertise drive T-robotics forward.
Redefining the Future of Automation
T-robotics is not just innovating; it’s solving real-world problems. CEO Asad Tirmizi emphasized the impact, stating:
“Industrial robots like the 4.3 million robotic arms in use today are underutilized because of their programming complexity. By introducing pre-trained AI skills and simplifying programming through natural language, we’re transforming them into intelligent, productive tools.”
Engine Ventures General Partner Reed Sturtevant praised the company’s potential:
“T-robotics enables conversational AI programming, creating a step-change in robot performance. Their technology boosts ROI and opens up new possibilities for industries.”
Emergent Ventures Managing Partner Anupam Rastogi, who will join T-robotics’ board, added:
“Combining advanced AI with millions of industrial robots unlocks massive opportunities. T-robotics has the vision and execution to redefine how industries approach automation.”
With ActGPT, T-robotics is making advanced robotics simpler and more effective for industries worldwide. By combining cutting-edge technology, strategic partnerships, and visionary leadership, the company is poised to shape the future of automation and AI-driven innovation.
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