Partnerships

Since 2024, NODE Robotics has been a key partner in enhancing the functionality of the Melkus G130 2.0. With advanced navigation algorithms, the G130 2.0 delivers exceptional precision and efficiency in route planning and execution. The seamless integration with Melkus’ AGV platform, supported by VDA5050, ensures smooth deployment across various industrial environments.

Since 2023, NODE Robotics and SHERPA Mobile Robotics (SMR) have partnered to integrate NODE’s advanced localization, navigation, and fleet management modules with SMR’s innovative autonomous mobile robots. This collaboration focuses on elevating efficiency and user experience in mobile robotics, driving enhanced productivity in manufacturing and logistics.

In October 2022, we announced our development partnership with idealworks. Following the successful integration of our navigation software into idealworks’ AMR iw.hub, both companies have committed to expanding their collaboration. Together, we aim to develop an integrated suite of new services to enhance idealworks’ comprehensive robotics ecosystem.

4am Robotics, a technology leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and hybrid intralogistics, equips its portfolio of autonomous forklifts, tugger trains, and mobile platform cobots with our Robot Autonomy Skills. With the support of our software, 4am can deploy new applications in hours rather than days, significantly reducing the complexity of its diverse portfolio.

Since 2017, the NODE team (back then as part of Fraunhofer IPA) has been supporting the BMW Group in the largest automation project in the company's history with an autonomous navigation solution for the Smart Transport Robot. As of today, several hundred AMR with NODE navigation are in productive operation in various BMW plants. In close cooperation with the BMW Group and other project partners, NODE.move was optimally adapted to the requirements of automotive production and its use on the AMR.

Bottobo Robotics, a Turkey-based company, delivers collaborative AMRs that seamlessly integrate with human workers. Pixer, their flagship Person-to-Goods/Piece-Picking AMR, significantly boosts warehouse picking operations, increasing productivity by up to 4x. Bottobo relies on our NODE.OS software platform to efficiently manage and operate their collaborative fleets in dynamic warehouse environments.

Since 2023, NODE Robotics and Ceterio have partnered to enhance healthcare automation by integrating NODE.OS software into Ceterio’s AMRs, optimizing medication and supply delivery in hospitals. Leveraging advanced navigation technology, these robots efficiently navigate complex hospital environments, reducing human error and improving safety. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to transforming healthcare logistics with innovative, precise, and adaptable robotic solutions.

BLEICHERT, with nearly 150 years of expertise in automation and heavy load systems, launched the BLEICHERT AMR Palettino® L, integrating NODE.OS software modules from NODE Robotics to ensure flexibility and efficiency. The partnership, which began in late 2023, saw NODE closely involved in the software development, marking the first use of NODE’s technology in BLEICHERT’s automated guided vehicle systems.

The technological predecessor of NODE’s autonomous navigation software was successfully implemented in automotive production with BÄR Automation in 2015. Since then, 23 AGVs from BÄR Automation have been operating in double-shift passenger car final assembly with industry-standard availability. NODE’s navigation and coordination software has continued to evolve, maintaining the high availability standards required for such demanding environments.