fruitcore robotics
About
About fruitcore robotics
fruitcore robotics combines six-axis industrial robots, controls and horstOS software into automation systems designed for production teams and machine builders. The software includes visual programming, a digital twin and interfaces for peripherals, allowing complete cells to be configured around handling, machine tending, inspection and pick-and-place work.
Founded in Constance in 2017, the company reports more than 1,000 robots in industrial use. Its 2026 HORST600 G2 and HORST800 G2 models introduce redesigned drives, bearings and precision gears, with series production scheduled for the fourth quarter. PLEXA One extends the same industrial automation stack into a planned humanoid configuration for customer projects.
Products
- HORST1000 G2
HORST
- HORST600 G2
HORST
- HORST800 G2
HORST
Deployments
- Operating use
2026-04-10 - fruitcore robotics reports more than 1,000 HORST robots in industrial use. - HORST robots in industrial use
Source
Supply
Funding
- 2022-12-14 - Series B - $26.8M - fruitcore robotics raises EUR23M for HORST industrial robots
fruitcore robotics raised EUR23 million in venture funding to scale HORST industrial robots and automation software. - source: uvcpartners.com
- 2021-10-04 - Series A - $19.8M - fruitcore robotics raises €17 million Series A
fruitcore robotics raised €17 million in Series A financing to expand its HORST industrial-robot platform and international sales organisation. - source: fruitcore-robotics.com
Investors
- CNB Capital - Participant - VC - 2 funding events - repeat backer - first seen 2021-10-04 - latest 2022-12-14
- UVC Partners - Lead - VC - 2 funding events - repeat backer - first seen 2021-10-04 - latest 2022-12-14
- Btov Partners - Participant - VC - 1 funding event - first seen 2021-10-04
- btov Private Investor Network - Participant - Unknown - 1 funding event - first seen 2022-12-14
- Capricorn Partners - Participant - VC - 1 funding event - first seen 2022-12-14
- Family offices - Participant - Angel / Individual - 1 funding event - first seen 2021-10-04
- High-Tech Gründerfonds - Participant - Unknown - 1 funding event - first seen 2021-10-04
- KOMPAS - Participant - Unknown - 1 funding event - first seen 2022-12-14
- Matterwave Ventures - Participant - VC - 1 funding event - first seen 2022-12-14
- Pecon - Participant - Unknown - 1 funding event - first seen 2022-12-14
- XAI technologies - Participant - Angel / Individual - 1 funding event - first seen 2022-12-14
Timeline
Events
- 2026-04-10 - Product Launch - fruitcore robotics launches HORST600 G2 and HORST800 G2
HORST600 G2 has a stated 7 kg maximum payload and 610 mm reach; HORST800 G2 has a 6 kg payload and 840 mm reach. Selected-customer availability began at launch, with series production scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026.
Source - 2025-08-11 - Partnership - Sodick and fruitcore robotics form precision-machine automation partnership
Initial systems paired the AD35L and ALC600G EDM machines with six-axis robot cells. The partners moved from first enquiry to a series-ready automation design within months. The combined systems were scheduled for a public debut at EMO 2025.
Source - 2022-12-14 - Funding - fruitcore robotics raises EUR23M for HORST industrial robots
The financing round was led by UVC Partners and btov Partners. fruitcore positioned the capital around HORST industrial robots and automation software. The round added venture capital for HORST robot production and growth.
Source - 2021-10-04 - Funding - fruitcore robotics raises €17 million Series A
Series A: EUR 17,000,000. UVC Partners led or provided the financing. fruitcore robotics raised €17 million in Series A financing to expand its HORST industrial-robot platform and international sales organisation.
Source
Relations
Relationships
- Sodick
Precision Machine Automation Partner - Sodick Germany and fruitcore robotics formed a strategic partnership to integrate modular robot automation with Sodick EDM machines.
- Basler
Compatible Robotics Integration - Basler products support fruitcore robotics robot applications.
- Schmalz
Compatible Integration - Schmalz offers ready-to-connect handling sets for fruitcore robots, including gripper, flange and connection cable.
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Context tags
- Industrial robotics supply chain - Stack Layer - Profile source supports this robotics context.
- Robot OEM - Stack Layer - Profile source supports this robotics context.