ARX receives €1.15 million in venture capital for autonomous ground robots

Munich-based ARX has received €1.15 million in a pre-seed financing round. The capital will go toward the development of autonomous unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) for military and civilian purposes.

Munich, Germany - ARX has received €1.15 million in a pre-seed financing round from Project A Ventures. ARX specializes in the development of autonomous unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) that have both military and civilian applications.

ARX's robots, known as part of the GEREON series, are modular and offer versatile applications. In military applications, they serve as realistic targets for live-fire exercises and can simulate deceptive operational scenarios. Their ability to imitate gunshot sounds and generate artificial fog is impressive.

Autonomous robots will revolutionize efficiency, safety and mission readiness in civilian and military use cases. With ARX, we offer a robotic platform for dual-use purposes that is cost-efficient, can perform multiple tasks in parallel and save human lives at the same time.

Marc Wietfeld, CEO and Co-Founder ARX

But the potential applications of ARX robots are not limited to the military. They can also be used for civilian purposes, for example for patrol services or as early warning systems on merchant ships. In disaster areas, they support first responders by establishing mobile Internet connections in rough terrain.

Behind ARX are two founders with different backgrounds of experience. Marc Wietfeld, CEO of the company, is an active officer in the German Armed Forces and developed the idea for ARX from his military experience. Stefan Röbel, COO of ARX, brings experience from leading positions in digital companies such as Grover, Asos and Amazon.

Tests by the German Armed Forces

The €1.15 million investment, led by Project A Ventures, will help ARX further develop its technology and expand the team. Currently, ARX robots are already being tested by defense contractors and the armed forces of Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Estonia.

ARX has the potential to play a major role in the development of autonomous ground robots that can address both military and civilian challenges. The company's modular platform allows for versatile customization, which opens up a wide range of possible applications. It remains to be seen how ARX will use its technology in the future to increase efficiency and safety in various scenarios.