Visevi Robotics GmbH

Visevi Robotics GmbH, established in 2019, operates as a spin-off from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), focusing on making intelligent robots more accessible for a variety of tasks. The company was founded by Dr.-Ing. Nicolas Alt and Stefan Lochbrunner, who combined their expertise to develop simplified, low-cost, yet intelligent robots. Dr. Alt, the CEO, has a background in computer vision and visuo-haptic perception, which forms the core of the company's technology, while Lochbrunner is an experienced electronics and hardware engineer. The firm originated from the EXIST research transfer project, RoVi Robot Vision.

The core of Visevi's business is a patented, camera-based sensor system for robot arms and grippers, which substitutes traditional electronic sensors with low-cost passive elements and advanced image processing software. This approach simplifies the mechanics and wiring of robot arms, enabling their application in low-cost automation, service robotics, and consumer products. The company's business-to-business model targets sectors such as logistics, e-commerce, and agriculture. Revenue is generated through a Software as a Service (SaaS) model.

Visevi offers a suite of products built on its computer vision technology. ViseGrip is an intelligent gripping solution with integrated cameras and camera-based tactile sensors, allowing for the sensitive handling of various objects. VisePick provides a low-cost pick-and-place solution using a stereo depth camera system for handling objects from unstructured positions. Additionally, ViseTac acts as a camera-based tactile sensor, providing a sense of touch by deriving tactile signals from a camera image. Other solutions include camera-based angle encoders (ViseJoint) and force-torque sensors (ViseForce). A notable development is the company's patent for an autonomous manipulation system for maintenance and inspection work on railway tracks. However, public records indicate the company entered liquidation in early 2024, with co-founder Nicolas Alt appointed as the liquidator.

Keywords: camera-based sensors, robot vision, computer vision, tactile sensing, robotic gripping, pick and place automation, machine vision software, service robotics, low-cost automation, visuo-haptic perception, intelligent robots, robotic arms, industrial automation, logistics robotics, e-commerce automation, agricultural robotics, autonomous manipulation, virtual software sensors, force-torque sensors, robotic sensor technology