SICK AG
About
About SICK AG
SICK develops sensors and safety systems for factory, logistics and process automation. Its portfolio includes lidar, machine vision, distance and identification sensors, encoders, safety scanners and software for monitoring industrial operations.
Robots and autonomous vehicles use SICK equipment for perception, localisation, object detection and safeguarded movement. Range, field of view, environmental protection and safety rating vary by sensor family. Safety scanners, encoders and vision products support navigation, safeguarding and feedback around robot systems.
Products
- LMS511
- microScan3 Core
microScan3
- multiScan100
multiScan
- multiScan136
- nanoScan3
nanoScan3
- outdoorScan3
- picoScan150
picoScan
- safeVisionary2
safeVisionary
Supply
Supply chain relationships
- Aeva Technologies
Inbound - Sensing And Perception - SICK selected Aeva’s Aeries II 4D lidar for its industrial sensing development programme
Source - Aeva Technologies
Inbound - robotics sensors - SICK’s industrial distance sensor introduced in June 2026 incorporates Aeva FMCW sensing technology
Source - Advanced Micro Devices
Inbound - Compute & Control - AMD adaptive SoCs power SICK's picoScan120 lidar
Source - Koh Young Technology Inc.
Inbound - Manufacturing - Koh Young supplied four SPI machines to SICK in Hungary and SPI/AOI equipment for seven German production lines
Source - Innok Robotics
Inbound - Autonomous Mobile Robot - SICK purchased one Innok INDUROS transport robot for its Donaueschingen production plant
Source - Revvity
Outbound - robotics sensors - Revvity plate::handler Connect integrates a SICK CLV601 barcode reader
Source - Neobotix
Outbound - Safety - EMROX lists a SICK Flexi Soft EFI-pro safety controller
Source - Revvity
Outbound - Sensing - A SICK CLV601 barcode scanner is integrated into Revvity's plate::handler laboratory automation family
Source - Revvity
Outbound - robotics sensors - SICK CLV601 barcode reader is specified in the Revvity explorer G3 SmartBench
Source - Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR)
Outbound - Sensing Perception - MiR250 integrates two SICK nanoScan3 safety laser scanners, one at the front and one at the rear
Source - Robotnik
Outbound - Safety - Robotnik RB-ROBOUT+ integrates SICK safety architecture
Source - DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics
Outbound - robotics sensors - DLR AIMM research prototype uses two SICK S300 laser scanners
Source - INSTAR Robotics
Outbound - robotics sensors - INSTAR Trooper integrates a SICK MRS1000 3D LiDAR for navigation and environment perception
Source - Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR)
Outbound - robotics sensors - MiR1200 Pallet Jack incorporates three SICK safety laser scanners
Source - Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR)
Outbound - Sensing Perception - MiR1350 integrates two SICK microScan3 safety laser scanners, one at the front and one at the rear
Source - igus
Outbound - Sensing - Two SICK nanoScan3 safety scanners provide obstacle protection on the igus ReBeL Pallet Mover 300
Source - PAL Robotics
Outbound - Perception - PAL Robotics specifies SICK TIM561 and TIM571 laser range-finder options for the TIAGo omnidirectional base
Source - Innok Robotics
Outbound - Safety Sensing - Innok Robotics integrates SICK outdoorScan3, multiScan100, DFS60S and safety-control components into the INDUROS outdoor transport robot
Source - Asseco CEIT
Outbound - Sensing Perception - SICK supplied Visionary-T DT 3D cameras for collision detection on CEIT automated guided vehicles
Source - ConBotics
Outbound - Compute & Control - SICK supplies safety controllers, encoders, object-detection sensors and safety scanners used in the ConBotics Painter Robot
Source - MasterMover
Outbound - Robot Safety Sensing - SICK scanners, Flexi Soft, EFI-pro and DFS60 safety encoders form the safety architecture of MasterMover AGV 300 Tow
Source - Rohmann Automation
Outbound - Perception - SICK LMS4000 LiDAR and photoelectric sensing are integrated by Rohmann-Automation in palletizing and depalletizing systems
Source - Tecnoferrari
Outbound - robotics sensors - TecnoFerrari mobile robots use SICK microScan3 scanners and Flexi Soft safety controllers
Source - Braun Sondermaschinen GmbH
Outbound - Perception - SICK sensors and safety control are used in Braun Sondermaschinen BS Trayshuttle AMRs
Source - Hiwin Technologies
Outbound - Motion Control - HIWIN integrates SICK EKM36 motor feedback systems with HIPERFACE DSL in its RA605 six-axis robot
Source - Neobotix
Outbound - Safety - MP-400 base configuration includes a SICK S300 Expert safety scanner
Source - Agricobots
Outbound - Perception - SICK supplies multiScan100 LiDAR and Visionary-B Two stereo cameras used in Agricobots Atomatika agricultural robots
Source - igus
Outbound - Perception - igus ReBeL Pallet Mover 1400 configurations use SICK nanoScan3 Core safety lidar
Source - fpt robotics
Outbound - Perception - SICK supplied its Visionary-T AG 3D camera for fpt robotics' Subito Connect A picking cell
Source - Neobotix
Outbound - Safety - ROX base configuration includes a SICK Flexi Soft safety controller
Source - Advanced Integration Technology
Outbound - Sensing Perception - SICK supplied AHM36 steering encoders and HighLine lift encoders for AIT's heavy-load aircraft-production AGVs
Source - Sherpa Mobile Robotics
Outbound - Safety Components - Sherpa integrates SICK safety scanners, encoders and controls across its AMR family
Source - Fabmatics
Outbound - Sensing Perception - Fabmatics HERO@FAB used SICK S300 Expert safety scanners and W2S-2 photoelectric sensors in the 2021 configuration
Source - Filics
Outbound - Robot Safety Sensing - SICK nanoScan3 safety laser scanners and Safety Designer fields are integrated into Filics Unit AMRs
Source - JTA Connection
Outbound - Perception - SICK safety laser scanners provide localization and navigation for JTA Connection mobile robots
Source - Hikrobot
Outbound - Safety Sensing - Hikrobot mobile robots use SICK nanoScan3 safety laser scanners for SLAM mapping, navigation and worker protection
Source - Naïo Technologies
Outbound - Perception - Naïo Technologies integrates the SICK MRS1000 3D lidar sensor into its Orio autonomous agricultural robot
Source - Kassow Robots
Outbound - Perception - Kassow Robots integrates the SICK PLOC2D robot-guidance system with its seven-axis cobots for picking
Source - Vention
Outbound - Perception - Vention offers SICK PLB and PLOC2D robot-guidance systems through its manufacturing automation platform
Source - Clearpath Robotics
Outbound - Perception - Clearpath offers the SICK LMS111 as a PACS sales and installation kit for its robot platforms
Source - Neobotix
Outbound - Safety - MPO-500 base configuration includes a SICK S300 Expert safety scanner
Source - SESTO Robotics
Outbound - Sensing - SESTO’s MP200 mobile robot uses two SICK nanoScan3 safety lidar units
Source - MetraLabs
Outbound - Perception - MetraLabs service robots use SICK safety laser scanners and 2D LiDAR sensors for safe autonomous movement
Source - CNH Industrial
Outbound - robotics sensors - New Holland IntelliSense baler automation uses a SICK MRS1000 3D LiDAR for windrow guidance
Source - Neobotix
Outbound - Safety - MP-500 base configuration includes a SICK S300 Expert safety scanner
Source - OpiFlex
Outbound - Perception - OpiFlex uses SICK safety devices for its fenceless mobile heavy-load robot solution
Source - KUKA
Outbound - Perception - KUKA's KMR iiwa mobile robot platform uses SICK sensor technology for protection and navigation data
Source - OPPENT
Outbound - Robot Safety Sensing - OPPENT selected SICK S300 safety laser scanners and Flexi Soft controllers for mobile-robot navigation and safety
Source - Steering Machines
Outbound - Sensing Perception - Steering Machines' MOBY used SICK safety encoders and microScan3 scanners in its documented 2022 configuration
Source - Bene Solutions
Outbound - Sensing Perception - Bene Solutions' COBOT++ proof of concept at Saunier Duval Nantes incorporated a SICK PIM60 camera
Source - Kärcher
Outbound - Robot Safety Sensing - SICK and Kärcher developed the safety system for the KIRA B 50 autonomous scrubber-dryer robot
Source - BAUBOT
Outbound - Safety - BAUBOT equips its construction robots with SICK microScan3 safety laser scanners
Source - Magazino
Outbound - Safety Sensing - Magazino SOTO 2 uses SICK microScan3 scanners, deTec light curtains, DFS60 encoders and Visionary-T Mini 3D cameras for navigation and safety
Source - Mitsubishi Electric
Outbound - Perception - Mitsubishi MELFA guidance applications use SICK PLOC2D cameras and robot-guidance technology
Source - Neobotix
Outbound - Safety - ROX base configuration includes two SICK nanoScan3 safety laser scanners
Source - Neobotix
Outbound - Safety - MPO-700 base configuration includes a SICK S300 Expert safety scanner
Source - Innok Robotics
Outbound - Perception - SICK supplies multiScan100-S safety LiDAR technology for Innok Robotics INDUROS outdoor transport robots
Source - Agrointelli
Outbound - Safety Sensing - Agrointelli uses SICK safeRS3 radar sensors on ROBOTTI for obstacle detection and safety in dusty, rainy and foggy field conditions
Source - SUitee Cobotics
Outbound - Safety Sensing - SICK supplies lidar scanners and safety controls for SUitee Cobotics robots operating autonomously or alongside retail staff and customers
Source - Youibot
Outbound - Safety - Youibot selected and integrates the SICK nanoScan3 safety laser scanner in its ARIS-K2 disinfection robot
Source - BouMatic
Outbound - Sensing - BouMatic MR-S1 milking robots used SICK photoelectric, inductive and magnetic-cylinder sensors
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Team
- Dr. Mats Gökstorp - Chairman of the Executive Board - This role identifies Dr. Mats Gökstorp as part of SICK AG's leadership or founding team.
- Jan-H. Eberhardt - Executive Board Member, Finance and IT - This role identifies Jan-H. Eberhardt as part of SICK AG's leadership or founding team.
- Dr. Niels Syassen - Executive Board Member, Technology and Digitalization - This role identifies Dr. Niels Syassen as part of SICK AG's leadership or founding team.
Timeline
Events
- 2026-06-02 - Partnership - SICK productizes Aeva FMCW sensing for industrial measurement
The sensor combines silicon photonics with signal processing to measure distance and velocity. The technology targets difficult measurements on shiny, metallic and hot surfaces. Ambient-light immunity and reduced sensor interference address conditions encountered in industrial manufacturing.
Source - 2025-10-07 - Deployment - SICK Hungary deploys 27 KNAPP Open Shuttle AMRs
The 27 AMRs supply 30 flow racks across four manufacturing halls from an automated small-parts warehouse. The warehouse provides 52,000 storage locations across four aisles and 28 levels, plus two Pick-it-Easy workstations. KNAPP integrated KiSoft Fleet Control with SAP EWM through a REST interface to coordinate the Open Shuttle fleet and material flows.
Source - 2025-03-31 - Capability - Filics and SICK integrate safety sensing into Unit AMRs
Filics integrated two SICK nanoScan3 safety laser scanners—one at the front and one at the rear of each Unit—to protect people and material in tight intralogistics spaces. The scanners provide precise measurements for safety and vehicle localization, with 128 configurable fields reaching up to 3 metres and a 275-degree scanning angle. SICK’s Safety Designer software lets Filics configure and import the protection fields so Unit can enter, pass through and leave pallet positions safely.
Source - 2025-02-10 - Capability - CNH adds SICK 3D LiDAR to New Holland IntelliSense
The MRS1000 detects windrow position and shape for automated guidance. IntelliSense applies the sensor data to automated baling workflows.
Source - 2025-01-27 - Acquisition - SICK acquires Accerion to expand AMR localization portfolio
SICK acquired Dutch startup Accerion, a specialist in AI-based image processing for mobile-robot positioning. Accerion's Triton system provides infrastructure-free localization for autonomous mobile robots using floor-reference camera technology. SICK said the Accerion team and portfolio transitioned into SICK Accerion B.V. in Venlo, Netherlands.
Source - 2024-12-02 - Partnership - Aeva and SICK broaden factory-sensing collaboration
The expanded scope covers high-accuracy contactless industrial sensing. Target applications include factory distance and motion control. Commercial product introduction followed in a later milestone.
Source - 2024-09-19 - Partnership - InOrbit and SICK integrate Tag-LOC for hybrid fleet orchestration
The integration combines AMRs, AGVs, forklifts, carts and tagged personnel in one operational view. Users can apply shared traffic rules and execute workflows across autonomous and manual assets. The companies made the integration immediately available and released an open-source connector.
Source - 2024-09-02 - Capability - Tecnoferrari integrates SICK safety stack into mobile robots
The disclosed stack combines SICK microScan3 scanners with Flexi Soft safety control. The components support safe operation of TecnoFerrari mobile robots in production and logistics.
Source - 2024-07-01 - Capability - INSTAR Robotics integrates SICK MRS1000 into Trooper
The MRS1000 supplies four-layer 3D LiDAR data for Trooper navigation and environment perception. Trooper handles potted-plant spacing in greenhouses, tunnels and outdoor nursery beds. The platform is rated for a 30 kg payload and 150–200 pots per hour, depending on container size.
Source - 2024-01-30 - Capability - Oppent and SICK validate robust sensing for mobile robots
Oppent selected SICK’s S300 safety laser scanner to protect hazardous access points with one protected field and two warning fields. SICK’s Flexi Soft controllers process environmental and navigation data so Oppent’s mobile robots can determine where they are and where they need to go. The case study covers Oppent’s mobile-robot work in intralogistics and hospital environments and describes the supplier relationship as roughly a decade old.
Source - 2023-09-27 - Product Launch - SICK introduces picoScan150 2D LiDAR
The 276-degree sensor launched in Core, Prime and Pro performance tiers. SICK specified up to 75 m range at 90% remission, scan frequencies up to 50 Hz and angular resolution down to 0.05 degrees. The compact IP65/IP67 design was positioned for AMRs, AGVs, forklifts and outdoor automation.
Source - 2023-07-10 - Capability - Kassow cobot uses SICK guidance for automated picking
PLOC2D provides 2D part localization through dedicated image-processing hardware and an algorithm designed to find parts quickly and reliably. Kassow integrated the sensor into its robot-control system so picking jobs could be set up and switched with minimal commissioning and training. The integration targets picking across Kassow’s seven-axis cobots, whose extra joint helps them work around corners and in confined spaces.
Source - 2023-04-20 - Product Launch - SICK launches multiScan136 3D lidar for industrial mobile robots
multiScan136 was introduced as the first commercial variant in SICK's multiScan100 family. The sensor combines 360-degree horizontal coverage with layered vertical scanning for mobile-platform perception. SICK identified self-localization, simultaneous localization and mapping, obstacle detection and falling-edge detection as target uses.
Source - 2022-08-01 - Partnership - SICK and Aeva Partner to Bring 4D LiDAR to Industrial Sensing Applications
The multi-year collaboration starts with Aeries II and targets long-range industrial sensing. FMCW measures velocity alongside distance and handles large differences in target reflectivity. Resistance to blooming and ghosting from reflective safety gear and markers supports indoor-to-outdoor machinery operation.
Source - 2021-06-15 - Partnership - SICK and Vention partner on robot-guidance systems
This partnership combines SICK's PLB and PLOC2D systems with Vention's manufacturing automation platform to accelerate the design and deployment of applications custom-built for robot guidance systems. Vention's cloud-based platform allows customers to design, automate, and deploy SICK robot guidance systems with 2D and 3D vision solutions for use in automated bin picking applications.
Source - 2021-06-01 - Capability - Braun integrates MiR250 and SICK sensors into BS Trayshuttle
The mobile system autonomously transfers KLT containers or tray stacks between palletizers. A height-adjustable transfer surface supports hand-offs from 200 to 1,200 millimetres and sequential service across multiple storage positions. SICK nanoScan3 scanners, FlexiSoft safety control and optical and inductive sensors handle safeguarding, tray position and transfer alignment.
Source - 2021-02-17 - Capability - SUitee Cobotics validates dual-mode store-assistance robot with SICK
The sensor stack combines four SICK lidar units, a three-dimensional infrared camera, onboard AI and a Flexi Soft safety controller. The robot maps store interiors, reroutes around blocked aisles and slows or stops when people enter its path. After pre-summer testing, SUitee completed the first delivery of its autonomous assistance robots in September 2020.
Source - 2020-06-17 - Partnership - SICK safety sensing supports autonomous UV disinfection robot
The Chinese start-up Youibot selected the nanoScan3 from SICK as a tried-and-proven solution for controlling mobile platforms in the fight against viruses. So too the Chinese start-up Youibot , which has developed a disinfection robot.
Source - 2019-10-01 - Product Launch - SICK expands safety portfolio with safeRS radar solution
SICK said the radar safety system was based on Inxpect LBK technology. The release framed safeRS around hazardous-area monitoring where optical systems are challenged by dust, dirt or weather. The product gives SICK a concrete offering for robot sensing, actuation, compute or communications systems.
Source - 2018-06-25 - Partnership - SICK motor sensors monitor HIWIN industrial robots
Robot manufacturer HIWIN is using motor feedback systems from SICK in its new 6-arm robots. This question must also have been what led robot manufacturer HIWIN to opt for Smart Motor Sensors from SICK.
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Relations
Relationships
- Tecnoferrari
Technology Partner - SICK and Tecnoferrari collaborated on mobile robot safety in production logistics.
- Accerion
AMR Localization Partner - Accerion and SICK combined Triton with LiDAR-LOC for AMR and AGV localization.
- Steering Machines
Safety Sensing And Controls In Moby AMR
- NVIDIA
Safety Platform Integration - SICK safety sensors and software integrate with NVIDIA Isaac for AGV safety and autonomous operation.
- ABB
Robot Vision Integration - SICK provides a PLOC2D plugin for the ABB OmniCore controller.
- FANUC
Robot Safety Integration - SICK offers Safe Robotics Area Protection variants for FANUC robots.
- InOrbit.AI
Tag Loc Integration Partner - InOrbit integrated SICK Tag-LOC with its RobOps platform for hybrid robot, vehicle and personnel orchestration.
- Aeva Technologies
Named System Integration - Aeva Technologies and SICK AG work together on industrial sensing applications using 4D lidar technology.
- Yaskawa Electric Corporation
Compatible Integration - SICK PLOC2D robot-guidance programs support Yaskawa Motoman robots.
- KNAPP
Warehouse Automation Deployment - KNAPP Open Shuttle AMRs were deployed in SICK Hungary production logistics.
- Innok Robotics
Induros Deployment At Donaueschingen - SICK uses its purchased Innok INDUROS to automate transport between production sites in Donaueschingen.
- Accerion
Acquirer - SICK acquired Accerion to expand its AMR localization portfolio.
Context
Comparable profiles
- Ouster
comparable profile - Mobile Robot LIDAR Supplier
- Hokuyo Automatic Co., Ltd.
comparable profile - Mobile Robot LIDAR Supplier
- RoboSense
comparable profile - Mobile Robot LIDAR Supplier
- MicroVision
comparable profile - Mobile Robot LIDAR Supplier
- Hesai Technology
comparable profile - Mobile Robot LIDAR Supplier
- Livox
comparable profile - Mobile Robot LIDAR Supplier
- YDLIDAR
comparable profile - Mobile Robot LIDAR Supplier
- LightWare LiDAR
comparable profile - Mobile Robot LIDAR Supplier
- LSLiDAR
comparable profile - Mobile Robot LIDAR Supplier
- Seyond
comparable profile - Mobile Robot LIDAR Supplier
- LDROBOT
comparable profile - Mobile Robot LIDAR Supplier
Shared workflows
- Hypersen
workflow adjacency - Collaborative Factory Automation · Robot Vision Guidance
- Solomon 3D
workflow adjacency - Collaborative Factory Automation · Robot Vision Guidance
- New Scale Robotics
workflow adjacency - Collaborative Factory Automation · Robot Vision Guidance
- Mech-Mind Robotics
workflow adjacency - Collaborative Factory Automation · Robot Vision Guidance
- Pickit
workflow adjacency - Collaborative Factory Automation · Robot Vision Guidance
- wenglor
workflow adjacency - Collaborative Factory Automation · Robot Vision Guidance
- Inxpect
workflow adjacency - Collaborative Factory Automation · Robot Vision Guidance
- Groundlight
workflow adjacency - Collaborative Factory Automation · Robot Vision Guidance
- SensoPart
workflow adjacency - Collaborative Factory Automation · Robot Vision Guidance
- Aruna Robotics
workflow adjacency - Collaborative Factory Automation · Robot Vision Guidance
- Alsontech
workflow adjacency - Collaborative Factory Automation · Robot Vision Guidance
- CAPTRON
workflow adjacency - Collaborative Factory Automation · Robot Vision Guidance
Context tags
- LiDAR navigation and mapping - Workflow - Context audit 2026-09-07: LiDAR hardware and LiDAR-LOC support navigation on mobile robots and AGVs, alongside SICK's wider industrial-sensor portfolio.
- LiDAR sensor supplier - Stack Layer - Context audit 2026-09-07: LiDAR hardware and LiDAR-LOC support navigation on mobile robots and AGVs, alongside SICK's wider industrial-sensor portfolio.
- Mobile robot LiDAR supplier - Peer Group - Context audit 2026-09-07: LiDAR hardware and LiDAR-LOC support navigation on mobile robots and AGVs, alongside SICK's wider industrial-sensor portfolio.
- Robot vision guidance - Workflow - SICK's robotics products or services are relevant to robot vision guidance workflows.
- Collaborative factory automation - Workflow - SICK's robotics products or services are relevant to collaborative factory automation workflows.
- Robot safety sensing - Capability - SICK's robotics offering includes robot safety sensing capability.