Circus acquires Kitchen Robotics to accelerate U.S. market entry

Evidence notes
- Circus acquired Kitchen Robotics including patents, software IP, robotic assets, and operational know-how.
- The acquisition expanded Circus' robotics IP portfolio by more than 30 patents.
- Circus said the acquisition accelerates its U.S. market entry timeline to the second half of 2026.
Company context
Circus SE develops autonomous food-production and sustainment robotics systems for civilian and defence applications. The company builds AI-powered robotic kitchen infrastructure, embedded operational software, and autonomous meal-production systems designed for high-throughput deployment environments.