Blue Workforce
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About Blue Workforce
Blue Workforce developed RAGNAR, a lightweight industrial robot based on a parallel-arm architecture. The mechanical design placed the motors close to the base and used carbon-fibre links to reduce moving mass, supporting rapid pick-and-place motion across packaging and food-production cells. The robot was supplied with vision, gripper and control options for handling products moving on conveyors.
The Danish company entered bankruptcy before establishing a continuing independent commercial operation. OnRobot acquired RAGNAR’s design rights, machinery, inventory and tooling and hired twelve members of the development team. Blue Workforce ceased to exist as an operating company, while selected technology and engineering capability continued within OnRobot.
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Events
- 2019-04-15 - Acquisition - Blue Workforce assets acquired by OnRobot after bankruptcy
Twelve former employees joined OnRobot and continued development work from Aalborg. The acquired technology includes soft gripping and vision systems for handling delicate items and inspecting production lines.
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- OnRobot continued Blue Workforce technology after bankruptcy without continuing the former company or its full team
reviewed 2026-07-20 - Blue Workforce filed for bankruptcy after a funding round failed. OnRobot bought the design rights, machines, inventory and tools behind the RAGNAR robot and hired twelve developers, while Blue Workforce had employed about thirty people before bankruptcy. The technology and part of the team continued inside OnRobot, but the bankrupt company and most of its employment base did not transfer intact.
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- OnRobot
Acquirer Of Blue Workforce Product Design Rights And Technology - OnRobot acquired all Blue Workforce product design rights, machines, inventory and tools after bankruptcy in April 2019.