fruitcore robotics

fruitcore robotics is a German deep-tech company founded in 2017, focused on making industrial automation accessible to businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Based in Konstanz, Baden-Württemberg, with a production facility in Villingen, the company employs over 75 people and has raised more than $43.9 million to develop its patented robotic systems. The flagship product is the HORST series of industrial robots, which utilize patented four-bar linkage drive technology. The HORST portfolio includes three models: HORST600, HORST900, and HORST1400, each designed for varying reach and payload capacities. In addition to hardware, fruitcore robotics offers a comprehensive software and IoT ecosystem, including horstFX, an AI-powered no-code software for easy robot programming, and horstCOSMOS, an Industrial IoT platform for managing robotic systems. The company also provides turnkey automation solutions, consulting, and digital twin mapping services, targeting manufacturing, logistics, and educational sectors. Their mission is to enable efficient automation for a wide range of users.