MAB Robotics
MAB Robotics is a Poznań, Poland, legged robotics company founded in 2016 as the first spin-off from Poznań University of Technology. Its founders, Jakub Bartoszek, Łukasz Antczak and Jakub Matyszczak, began with mobile robotics in the KN Mechatron student research group. The company specialises in advanced legged robots and motion control technology. Its main product is the Honey Badger, a highly mobile and adaptable quadruped built to work on rough terrain and in challenging environments, with a development line that runs back to 2016. The waterproof and rugged Honey Badger 4.0 can operate completely underwater and is engineered for extreme places such as sewer pipes. The company also supplies motion control drives and software for legged robots, and the Honey Badger 4.0 is listed in the catalogue as a robot dog.
💡Notable Achievement: Honey Badger 4.0 can operate completely underwater and is built for environments such as sewer pipes.
What Does MAB Robotics Do?
MAB Robotics is a Poznań spin-off whose Honey Badger quadruped is built for rough terrain and can even operate underwater in places like sewer pipes.
“A rugged Polish robot dog for harsh places.”
Honey Badger
Adaptable quadruped for rough terrain.
Waterproof
Version 4.0 works completely underwater.
University Origin
First spin-off of Poznań University of Technology.
What Can MAB Robotics Robots Actually Do?
Cross-portfolio operational capabilities, manipulation tasks, and environmental competencies
Rugged legged inspection.
Extreme Environments
Honey Badger works in sewers and underwater.
MAB Robotics Robot Dogs
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Honey Badger 4.0
Manufactured by MAB Robotics
The Honey Badger 4.0 by MAB Robotics is a highly mobile and adaptable quadruped robot designed for operation in rough terrains and challenging environments, including underwater and underground settings. Its universal, robust, and versatile design supports industrial applications like infrastructure inspection in sewers, heating tunnels, and water canals, as well as research and development. Key capabilities include amphibious locomotion, IP67-rated waterproofing for dust, water, and submersion, operation up to 100 meters underground, and a top speed of 1 m/s. Equipped with cameras, gas sensors, LiDAR, and modular tools, it navigates urban, rural, flooded, and unstructured areas with stability on uneven terrain. Recent advancements feature on-robot reinforcement learning for omnidirectional gaits, enhancing autonomy and adaptability in extreme conditions like sewers and flooded environments. Deployed in Poznań for real-world inspections, it reduces risks in dangerous locations.
MAB Robotics Timeline & Milestones
Evolutionary history, landmark prototypes, major acquisitions, and commercial roadmap
MAB Robotics founded as a Poznań University of Technology spin-off
Jakub Bartoszek, Łukasz Antczak and Jakub Matyszczak found MAB Robotics as the first spin-off from Poznań University of Technology.
Source: mabrobotics.pl
MAB Robotics Competitors by Category
Direct industry rivals grouped by specific robotics domain
What Makes MAB Robotics Different?
Editorial AnalysisOrigin of Bots objective strategic assessment, engineering moats, and commercial hurdles
Key Strengths & Moats
- ✓Waterproof design is unusual among quadrupeds.
- ✓Recognised in Robot Report's RBR50 2025.
Core Strategic Focus
Deploying Honey Badger 4.0 for inspection.
Road Ahead & Challenges
- •Small team against well-funded rivals.
- •Niche inspection markets.
MAB Robotics vs Key Competitors
Strategic capability matrix across platform categories, commercial readiness, and target markets
Category / Focus
- Honey Badger 4.0
- Waterproof quadruped
- ANYmal
- Inspection quadruped
- Vision 60
- Defense quadruped
Release Year
- Honey Badger 4.0
- 2024
- ANYmal
- 2016
- Vision 60
- 2016
| Strategic Dimension | Honey Badger 4.0 | ANYmal | Vision 60 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category / Focus | Waterproof quadruped | Inspection quadruped | Defense quadruped |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2016 | 2016 |
Corporate Ecosystem & Ownership Structure
Parent company relationships, historical acquisitions, and global operating facilities
Poznań University of Technology
MAB was its first spin-off in 2016.
Ownership & Acquisition History
MAB was its first spin-off in 2016.
Global Facilities & Operating Hubs
MAB Robotics Headquarters
HQPoznań, Poland
Frequently Asked Questions
8 AnswersVerified answers, company specifications, and deployment details about MAB Robotics
What is MAB Robotics?
MAB Robotics is a Polish legged robotics company, founded in Poznań in 2016 as a university spin-off, known for its Honey Badger quadruped robot.
Who founded MAB Robotics?
Jakub Bartoszek, Łukasz Antczak and Jakub Matyszczak founded MAB Robotics in 2016, after starting with mobile robotics in the KN Mechatron student research group.
What is the Honey Badger robot?
Honey Badger is MAB Robotics' quadruped, described as highly mobile and adaptable and built to operate on rough terrain and in challenging environments.
Can the Honey Badger work underwater?
Yes. The waterproof, rugged Honey Badger 4.0 is capable of operating completely underwater and is engineered for extreme environments such as sewer pipes.
Where is MAB Robotics based?
MAB Robotics is based in Poznań, Poland, where it began as the first spin-off from Poznań University of Technology. It began as the first spin-off from Poznań University of Technology in 2016.
What does MAB Robotics specialise in?
MAB Robotics specialises in advanced legged robotics and motion control technology, developing both its Honey Badger robots and the drives and software that move them.
How long has the Honey Badger been in development?
MAB Robotics says the Honey Badger belongs to a line of robots in development since 2016, with version 4.0 the latest generation.
Where can Honey Badger robots be used?
MAB Robotics markets the Honey Badger for rough-terrain and hostile environments, including sewers, and its underwater capability extends that to submerged inspection.
Verified Data & Editorial Assurance
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