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§ Private Profile · San Jose, California, USA and Trondheim, Norway
AI training for robots using neural networks and programming.
T-ROBOTICS develops and supplies advanced robotic solutions tailored for high-tech manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare sectors. The company's core offerings include sophisticated vacuum robots critical for semiconductor and flat panel display fabrication, autonomous mobile robots optimized for dynamic logistics environments, and human support robots designed for rehabilitation and daily assistance. Their technical approach emphasizes precision engineering and specialized functionalities to meet the stringent demands of various industrial and life-enhancing applications.
Founded in 2004 by Ahn Seung-wook, initially operating as TIES before rebranding, T-ROBOTICS emerged from the insight to establish the first Korean company dedicated to vacuum robot technology for the demanding semiconductor and display industries. Ahn Seung-wook, as founder and CEO, aimed to address the critical need for specialized domestic automation solutions in these advanced manufacturing fields. This foundational focus laid the groundwork for their expansion into other robotic domains.
The company's clientele spans global partners in semiconductor and display manufacturing, logistics providers, and institutions within the digital healthcare and rehabilitation space. T-ROBOTICS envisions a future where robots contribute to a sustainable ecosystem, fostering trust and advancing technology to improve the quality of daily life. The company remains committed to developing robots that return people to their everyday activities through innovative human-robot collaboration.
T-robotics has raised $37.0M across 2 funding rounds.
T-robotics has raised $37.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
T-robotics has raised $37.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $32.0M Series A in February 2026.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | $32M Series A | Engine Ventures, IAG Capital Partners | Cadence Design Systems, Geodesic Capital | Announced |
| Dec 1, 2024 | $5M Seed | Anupam Rastogi, Reed Sturtevant | Accel, Nokia Growth Partners, Grant Allen, Berkeley SkyDeck Fund, Raisewell | Announced |
T-Robotics is a pioneering AI-driven robotics software company developing ActGPT, an AI-powered platform that equips industrial robots with pre-trained skills for tasks like machining, assembly, inspection, and material handling.[1][2][5] Headquartered in Silicon Valley (Fremont, CA) and Trondheim, Norway, it serves manufacturers seeking flexible automation, replacing rigid "point-to-point" programming with generative AI, computer vision, and adaptive control for zero learning curve deployment.[1][2] The platform solves programming brittleness and expert dependency, enabling faster scaling, reduced downtime, and human-robot collaboration via natural language, no-code interfaces, and digital twins—demonstrating strong growth through venture backing and hardware-agnostic integration.[2][4][5]
Note: Search results distinguish this T-Robotics (AI software startup) from a separate Korean hardware firm (T-Robotics, est. 2004, focused on vacuum robots and AMRs).[3] This profile centers on the AI software company matching the query's Silicon Valley context.[1][2]
T-Robotics emerged from the doctoral collaboration between CEO Dr. Asad Tirmizi and CTO Lars Tingelstad at the University of Siena and Norwegian University of Science and Technology, building on over a decade of AI-robotics research.[1][2] Frustrated by 1960s-era "point-to-point" programming's inefficiencies—slow setup and fragility in dynamic manufacturing—they reimagined robot control mathematics to incorporate intelligence at the application layer.[2] Founded as a startup (backed by Engine Ventures), early traction came from ActGPT's core innovation: a VLH (Visual-Language-Haptics) model enabling robots to perceive visuals, haptics, language, and adapt via pre-trained skills and neural networks.[2][4] This pivot from academic roots to commercial platform marked a pivotal shift, valorizing existing industrial robots for new capabilities.[2]
T-Robotics rides the AI-robotics convergence wave, timing perfectly with generative AI's maturity (post-ChatGPT era) and manufacturing's push for resilient automation amid labor shortages and supply chain volatility.[1][2] Market forces like Industry 4.0, EV battery scaling, and precision machining demand flexible robots over rigid ones, where ActGPT's pre-trained intelligence accelerates adoption without hardware overhauls.[5] It influences the ecosystem by democratizing programming—lowering barriers for SMEs, enhancing existing fleets, and fostering human-AI collaboration—potentially disrupting $50B+ industrial robotics software market dominated by legacy vendors.[2]
T-Robotics is poised for explosive growth as ActGPT expands its skill library and integrations, targeting CNC tending dominance and venturing into inspection/assembly.[5] Trends like edge AI, multimodal models, and cobot proliferation will amplify its edge, with potential acquisitions by automation giants or IPO scaling. Its influence may evolve from niche innovator to ecosystem standard, redefining "smart factories"—echoing its mission to rethink automation through intelligence for a more adaptive industrial era.[1]
T-robotics has raised $37.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
T-robotics's investors include Engine Ventures, IAG Capital Partners, Cadence Design Systems, Geodesic Capital, Anupam Rastogi, Reed Sturtevant, Accel, Nokia Growth Partners, Grant Allen, Berkeley SkyDeck Fund, Raisewell.