Ljubljana-based Sunrise Robotics emerges from stealth with €7.3 million in funding to expand its team and enhance AI capabilities for scaling production of its initial fleet.
Funding led by Plural, with participation from Tapestry, Seedcamp, Tiny.vc, and Prototype Capital.
Sunrise focuses on accessible automation through intelligent systems driven by simulation and digital replicas.
The company's simulation-first approach involves designing robot cells with dual arms, sensors, and AI trained through virtual replicas of work environments.
This approach makes automation deployment faster and cheaper, aiding more manufacturers in benefiting from automation.
Sunrise robotics team's experience includes autonomous systems and software serving millions of users.
The company recruits talent from tech giants to progress from founding to customer deployment within 18 months.
Initial systems are operational in electronics manufacturing facilities across Europe with agreements in various sectors.
European industrial manufacturing faces labor shortages and productivity challenges.
Sunrise aims to fill the gap with inexpensive robots that enhance productivity and offer a solution to hiring challenges.
The smart robot market is projected to double from €65.9 billion in 2024 to €130 billion by 2034, with Sunrise targeting a wider market beyond large manufacturers.
Asteelflash Bedford highlights Sunrise as a partner enabling them to quickly adopt cutting-edge innovation.
Sunrise Robotics aims to revolutionize European industrial manufacturing through simulation-trained robots.
The company focuses on addressing labor shortages, boosting productivity, and offering accessible automation solutions.
Sunrise Robotics' partnership with Asteelflash Bedford showcases the effective adoption of intelligent robots for enhanced quality and competitiveness.
The startup is positioned to play a significant role in reshaping the industrial manufacturing landscape in Europe.