Trener Robotics

[ACTIVE]

Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: San Francisco, CA · Est. 2024 · 2 models registered · 2 deployments

New deployment

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Trener Robotics: 2 models, 2 deployments across 2 regions, $37.4M raised. 2 sources back the record.

Ownership

ACTIVE

Capital / Funding

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Headquarters

San Francisco, CA

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

2

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

Trener Robotics (formerly T-ROBOTICS) develops Acteris, a robot-agnostic AI skills platform that enables industrial robots to learn tasks through training rather than hard-coded instructions. The platform combines vision, language, and action understanding to deliver pre-trained, production-ready robotic skills — starting with CNC machine tending — for ABB, Universal robots, and FANUC robot arms. Co-founded in 2024 by CEO Dr. Asad Tirmizi and CTO Dr. Lars Tingelstad, the company is headquartered in San Francisco and Trondheim, Norway.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 91.6%

Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Funded with institutional backing on record. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.

Key Facts

CEODr. Asad Tirmizi
CTODr. Lars Tingelstad
Also headquartered inTrondheim, Norway
Formerly known asT-ROBOTICS
Total funding$38M+ (Seed + Series A)
ProductActeris (robot-agnostic AI skills platform)
Go-to-market focusCNC machine tending
Compatible robot brandsABB, Universal Robots, FANUC
Partners15+ solution and integration partners across Europe and US
ABB AI Startup ChallengeWinner (2024)
EMO Hannover MTI AwardMachine Tool Innovation Award (2025)

Safety & Regulatory Posture

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Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Trener Robotics.

Leadership & Founders

4 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Asad Tirmizisecondary-verified

Co-Founder & CEO

Lars Tingelstadsecondary-verified

Co-Founder & CTO

Founding Team

Asad Tirmizi[Founder]

cofounder

Lars Tingelstad[Founder]

cofounder

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

4 entries
Total Tracked2
Operating2
Announced0
Concluded0

Key Recurring Partners

ABB1 · 1× joint · 8 total

Recent Verified Partnerships

  • Trener Robotics x NikonFeb 13, 2026

    MOST RECENT · Trener Robotics x Nikon · 2026-02-13 · with Nikon Corporation · OPERATING · Trener Robotics x ABB · 2024-12-17 · with ABB · OPERATING

Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators

Trener Robotics - 2 deploymentsTrener Robotics

Platform Models

1 entry

Deployments

2 entries

Sectors & Applications

1 entry

FAQ

10 entries
What is Trener Robotics?

Trener Robotics (formerly T-ROBOTICS) develops Acteris, a robot-agnostic AI skills platform that enables industrial robots to learn tasks through training rather than hard-coded instructions. The platform combines vision, language, and action understanding to deliver pre-trained, production-ready robotic skills — starting with CNC machine tending — for ABB, Universal robots, and FANUC robot arms. Co-founded in 2024 by CEO Dr. Asad Tirmizi and CTO Dr. Lars Tingelstad, the company is headquartered in San Francisco and Trondheim, Norway.

What does Trener Robotics make?

Trener Robotics has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Acteris, Trener Skill Platform (Trener Robotics builds robot foundation models or autonomy software).

Who competes with Trener Robotics?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Trener Robotics building in the same form factors include Roborock, Unitree Robotics, DJI, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics.

Who is the CEO of Trener Robotics?

Asad Tirmizi is the ceo of Trener Robotics, per the DEPLOY registry.

Where is Trener Robotics headquartered?

Trener Robotics is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, USA.

How much funding has Trener Robotics raised?

Trener Robotics has raised approximately $37M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.

Where does Trener Robotics operate robots?

Trener Robotics operates 2 verified deployments, including at United States (multiple hotel chains), Germany, Europe.

How many robots has Trener Robotics deployed?

DEPLOY has 2 verified Trener Robotics deployments on record at sites including United States (multiple hotel chains), Germany, Europe. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.

Is Trener Robotics a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Trener Robotics ranks in roughly the top 9% of companies tracked by the registry.

Is Trener Robotics safe?

Trener Robotics 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.