Fruitcore Robotics
fruitcore robotics is a German maker of industrial robots and robot software, based in Konstanz on Lake Constance and founded in 2017 on the idea that industrial robotics should be simple, economical and intuitive. Its HORST six-axis robots and horstOS operating system are aimed at small and mid-sized manufacturers, and the company reports more than 1,300 systems installed in production, covering machine tending, assembly, logistics and metalworking. It gives a six-year warranty on the drive train. In December 2022 it raised €23 million in a Series B round. In May 2026 fruitcore introduced PLEXA One, an industrial humanoid platform built from its HORST600 G2 and HORST800 G2 arms. PLEXA One ranges from one arm to two arms with up to 16 axes, can be stationary or mobile and carries up to 7 kg per arm. It runs on PLEXA Core 2.0, an intelligence layer in which specialised AI agents use vision-language-action models. The company is led by co-CEOs Jens Riegger and Patrick Heimburger.
💡Notable Achievement: Reports more than 1,300 HORST systems installed in production and gives a six-year warranty on the drive train.
What Does Fruitcore Robotics Do?
fruitcore robotics makes simple, affordable HORST industrial robots and, since May 2026, PLEXA One, an industrial humanoid built from two HORST arms and an AI agent layer.
“Simple industrial robots, now with a humanoid.”
HORST Robots
1,300-plus systems in production.
PLEXA One
Up to 16 axes, stationary or mobile.
PLEXA Core 2.0
AI agents with VLA models.
What Can Fruitcore Robotics Robots Actually Do?
Cross-portfolio operational capabilities, manipulation tasks, and environmental competencies
Industrial arms and an industrial humanoid.
Industrial Humanoid
Dual-arm PLEXA One for flexible production tasks.
Fruitcore Robotics Robots
Showing 1 Humanoid Robots of 1 total model
PLEXA One
Manufactured by Fruitcore Robotics
PLEXA One is an industrial humanoid from Konstanz-based fruitcore robotics, introduced on May 5, 2026 as the top configuration of its Industrial Humanoid Platform. Built on the company's proven HORST600 G2 and HORST800 G2 industrial arms, it offers dual-arm setups with 14 to 16 axes, up to 7 kg per arm, ±0.05 mm repeatability and IP54 or IP65 protection, either stationary (PLEXA ONE S) or on an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) platform. The PLEXA Core 2.0 intelligence layer, in which AI agents built on vision-language-action models run on the horstOS operating system, plans and controls its work. First configurations are due for industrial customers later in 2026.
Fruitcore Robotics Software & AI Ecosystem
Developer platforms, fleet management portals, autonomy intelligence, and enterprise integrations
horstOS
Robot operating system
Intuitive programming for HORST robots.
PLEXA Core 2.0
Intelligence layer
Specialised AI agents using vision-language-action models and speech input.
Fruitcore Robotics Timeline & Milestones
Evolutionary history, landmark prototypes, major acquisitions, and commercial roadmap
fruitcore robotics founded
fruitcore robotics is founded in Konstanz, Germany, to make industrial robots simpler, more economical and easier to use.
Source: fruitcore-robotics.com
€23 million Series B
fruitcore raises €23 million in a Series B round with Capricorn Partners, KOMPAS and existing investors to automate more production lines.
Source: tech.eu
PLEXA One industrial humanoid
fruitcore introduces PLEXA One, a dual-arm industrial humanoid platform with up to 16 axes built on HORST G2 arms and PLEXA Core 2.0.
Source: fruitcore-robotics.com
Fruitcore Robotics Competitors by Category
Direct industry rivals grouped by specific robotics domain
What Makes Fruitcore Robotics Different?
Editorial AnalysisOrigin of Bots objective strategic assessment, engineering moats, and commercial hurdles
Key Strengths & Moats
- ✓Large installed base of industrial robots.
- ✓Industrial-grade specs and warranty.
- ✓Existing manufacturing customers.
Core Strategic Focus
Industrial humanoid built on proven arms.
Road Ahead & Challenges
- •Humanoid is new and unproven at scale.
- •Low payload per arm (7 kg).
- •Competes with large arm makers.
Fruitcore Robotics vs Key Competitors
Strategic capability matrix across platform categories, commercial readiness, and target markets
Category / Focus
- PLEXA One
- Industrial dual-arm humanoid
- RB-Y1
- Wheeled bimanual robot
- Galbot G1
- Wheeled dual-arm humanoid
- Walker S2
- Industrial humanoid
Primary Use
- PLEXA One
- Machine tending, assembly
- RB-Y1
- Industrial automation, manufacturing
- Galbot G1
- Shelf restocking
- Walker S2
- Factory floor automation
Weight
- PLEXA One
- Approx. 100–250 kg depending on stationary or AMR configuration
- RB-Y1
- 131 kg (Config A); 170 kg (Config M)
- Galbot G1
- 92.5 kg
- Walker S2
- 73 kg
Release Year
- PLEXA One
- 2026
- RB-Y1
- 2025
- Galbot G1
- 2024
- Walker S2
- 2025
| Strategic Dimension | PLEXA One | RB-Y1 | Galbot G1 | Walker S2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category / Focus | Industrial dual-arm humanoid | Wheeled bimanual robot | Wheeled dual-arm humanoid | Industrial humanoid |
| Primary Use | Machine tending, assembly | Industrial automation, manufacturing | Shelf restocking | Factory floor automation |
| Weight | Approx. 100–250 kg depending on stationary or AMR configuration | 131 kg (Config A); 170 kg (Config M) | 92.5 kg | 73 kg |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 |
Corporate Ecosystem & Ownership Structure
Parent company relationships, historical acquisitions, and global operating facilities
Capricorn Partners
Joined the €23 million Series B in 2022.
Ownership & Acquisition History
Joined the €23 million Series B in 2022.
Joined the Series B.
Global Facilities & Operating Hubs
Fruitcore Robotics Headquarters
HQKonstanz, Germany
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is fruitcore robotics?
fruitcore robotics is a Konstanz, Germany, company founded in 2017 that makes HORST industrial robots and the horstOS software, aimed at making automation simple and affordable for manufacturers.
What is PLEXA One?
PLEXA One is fruitcore's industrial humanoid platform, introduced in May 2026. It combines HORST G2 robot arms into single-arm or dual-arm setups with up to 16 axes, on a fixed base or a mobile platform.
What are PLEXA One's specifications?
fruitcore lists reaches of 550 to 1,150 mm and payloads of up to 7 kg per arm. The HORST G2 arms offer ±0.05 mm repeatability, up to IP65 protection and ISO Class 6 cleanroom compatibility.
What is PLEXA Core 2.0?
PLEXA Core 2.0 is fruitcore's intelligence layer. Specialised AI agents work together using vision-language-action models that take in camera, sensor and spoken input, and it connects to horstOS to adapt processes.
What is the HORST robot?
HORST is fruitcore's line of six-axis industrial robots, sold with the horstOS operating system. fruitcore says more than 1,300 systems are installed in production and backs the drive train with a six-year warranty.
How has fruitcore been funded?
fruitcore raised a Series A in 2021 and €23 million in a Series B in December 2022, with investors including Capricorn Partners, KOMPAS, UVC Partners and Matterwave Ventures.
Who runs fruitcore robotics?
fruitcore is led by co-CEOs Jens Riegger and Patrick Heimburger, two of its founders. The company is headquartered in Konstanz, Germany.
What industries does fruitcore serve?
fruitcore robots are used for machine tending, electronics assembly, logistics and metalworking, often at automotive suppliers and mid-sized manufacturers that want automation without specialist programming.
Verified Data & Editorial Assurance
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