Agile Robots

[ACTIVE]

HQ: Munich, Germany · Est. in 2018, headquartered in Munich, developing force-controlled intelligent robots including the Diana… · 1 model registered

Funding gap >24mo

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Agile Robots: 1 model, $220.0M raised. 1 source back the record.

Ownership

ACTIVE

Capital / Funding

$220M

Headquarters

Munich, Germany

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

Agile Robots is a Chinese-German robotics company founded in 2018, headquartered in Munich, developing force-controlled intelligent robots including the Diana 7, a 7-axis robotic arm with torque sensors in all axes. Led by CEO Zhaopeng Chen, the company has raised ~USD 1.5B from SoftBank and others. Revenue was EUR 300M in 2025, set to double in 2026. Agile has acquired 12+ companies including idealworks and thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering, and partnered with Google DeepMind to integrate Gemini Robotics foundation models into its hardware.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 90.5%

Broad public reach with 2.7M video views. Funding runway warrants monitoring: last known round 33 months ago.

Key Facts

FocusAI-powered industrial robotics and cobots
OriginSpun out of DLR
AcquisitionsAcquired Franka Emika (now Franka Robotics) in 2023
LocationMunich
CEOZhaopeng Chen
ProductDiana 7 force-controlled 7-axis robotic arm
Funding$220M Series C (SoftBank Vision Fund 2)
StatusFirst unicorn in robotics field
HQMunich, Germany
Employees600+ worldwide
ProductsDiana 7 — seven-axis high-precision industrial robot
Partnersvoraus robotik (partnership)
Financial stageGrowth — 600+ employees, industrial robot manufacturer
Revenue 2025EUR 300M (~USD 346M), set to double to ~EUR 600M in 2026
Total funding~USD 1.5B from investors led by SoftBank Group
ProfitabilityExpects to turn profitable in 2-3 years (by 2028-2029)
Google DeepMind partnershipPartnered in 2026 to bring Gemini Robotics foundation models to its robots
Humanoid deploymentHumanoid robots deployed only in pilot projects so far; industrial automation is core business

Safety & Regulatory Posture

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Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Agile Robots.

Leadership & Founders

4 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Zhaopeng Chenreported, not verified

CEO & Co-founder

Peter Meuselreported, not verified

CTO

Founding Team

Zhaopeng Chen[Founder]

cofounder

Peter Meusel[Founder]

cofounder

Key Former Leadership (1 Tracked)

Melvin SchwarzRobotics Engineer

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

4 entries
Total Tracked4
Operating2
Announced2
Concluded1

Key Recurring Partners

Franka Robotics1 · 1× joint · 1 total
Google DeepMind3 · 1× joint · 3 total
Thyssenkrupp Steel4 · 1× joint · 1 total

Recent Verified Partnerships

  • Agile Robots x Google DeepMindMar 24, 2026

    MOST RECENT · Agile Robots x Google DeepMind · 2026-03-24 · with Google DeepMind · JUST ANNOUNCED · Agile Robots x Google DeepMind (Gemini Robotics) · 2026-01-01 · with Google DeepMind · OPERATING · Agile Robots acquires Franka Emika · 2023-11-02 · with Franka Robotics · OPERATING

FAQ

12 entries
What is Agile Robots?

Agile Robots is a Chinese-German robotics company founded in 2018, headquartered in Munich, developing force-controlled intelligent robots including the Diana 7, a 7-axis robotic arm with torque sensors in all axes. Led by CEO Zhaopeng Chen, the company has raised ~USD 1.5B from SoftBank and others. Revenue was EUR 300M in 2025, set to double in 2026. Agile has acquired 12+ companies including idealworks and thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering, and partnered with Google DeepMind to integrate Gemini Robotics foundation models into its hardware.

What does Agile Robots make?

Agile Robots has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Diana 7 (Agile Robots builds physical robots).

Is Agile Robots publicly traded?

Agile Robots is not an independent public company; it has been acquired, per the DEPLOY registry.

Who competes with Agile Robots?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Agile Robots building in the same form factors include Dobot, AUBO Robotics, DENSO Corporation, F&P Robotics.

Who is the CEO of Agile Robots?

Zhaopeng Chen is the ceo of Agile Robots, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Agile Robots?

Agile Robots has no separately traded stock; it has been acquired.

Where is Agile Robots headquartered?

Agile Robots is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

How much funding has Agile Robots raised?

Agile Robots has raised approximately $220M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.

Who owns Agile Robots?

Agile Robots has been acquired and is no longer independently owned.

Where does Agile Robots operate robots?

Agile Robots is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.

Is Agile Robots a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Agile Robots ranks in roughly the top 10% of companies tracked by the registry.

Is Agile Robots safe?

Agile Robots has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.