Proxima Robotics

Proxima Robotics S.L., established in 2021, is a technology firm specializing in autonomous navigation solutions. The company was co-founded by CEO Andrea F. G. Marino and CTO Fabio F. P. Caputo, who both hold PhDs in Robotics and bring extensive experience from their work on autonomous systems at the German Aerospace Center (DLR). Their collective background in advanced robotics, including projects on autonomous cars, underwater vehicles, and humanoid robots, forms the technical foundation of the company.

The core of Proxima Robotics' offering is a highly adaptable software base designed to convert existing vehicles into autonomous robots. This technology facilitates autonomous navigation for both indoor and outdoor applications, serving clients primarily in the logistics and service robotics sectors. The business model revolves around providing custom solutions tailored to specific client needs, effectively retrofitting their fleets with autonomous capabilities. By focusing on a common software architecture, the company aims to deliver robust and scalable navigation systems. Early adopter customers are already utilizing Proxima Robotics' solutions, indicating market traction for its vehicle-agnostic approach.

The firm's primary product is a software and hardware integration kit that enables vehicles to perceive their environment and navigate without human intervention. This is achieved through a combination of sensor fusion, computer vision, and advanced algorithms. Proxima Robotics' system is designed to be versatile, capable of operating in diverse and dynamic environments, which is a key differentiator in the automation market. The company is headquartered in Castelldefels, Barcelona, positioning itself within a growing European tech hub.

Keywords: autonomous navigation, robotics software, logistics automation, service robotics, vehicle retrofitting, autonomous mobile robots, industrial automation, robotics engineering, AGV software, autonomous systems