Movus provides a modular robotics and automation platform for industrial manufacturers, combining multi‑axis manipulators with integrated 3‑D vision, force‑torque and proximity sensors for precise pick‑and‑place and assembly. Its adaptive motion‑control engine and plug‑and‑play connectivity (OPC UA, EtherCAT, Modbus) enable real‑time trajectory adjustment and seamless integration with existing PLC, SCADA or MES systems, while a web dashboard offers remote monitoring and task programming.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Manufacturers operating complex assembly lines and material‑handling workflows often rely on manual processes or legacy automation that cannot cope with intricate part geometries, high precision requirements, or variable production conditions, leading to bottlenecks, low throughput, and elevated error rates.
Solution
Movus delivers a modular robotics and automation platform designed for demanding industrial environments. The system combines high‑resolution sensor suites—such as 3‑D vision, force‑torque, and proximity sensing—with deterministic multi‑axis motion control to execute precise pick‑and‑place, assembly, and handling operations. Real‑time adaptive algorithms interpret sensor data to adjust trajectories on the fly, maintaining accuracy despite part variability or external disturbances. The platform integrates with existing PLC, SCADA, or MES infrastructures through standard industrial protocols, enabling seamless deployment without extensive re‑engineering. Operators can monitor performance and reconfigure tasks remotely via a web‑based dashboard, reducing downtime and labor costs while improving overall equipment effectiveness.
Target Audience
Primary customers are manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, electronics, and heavy‑industry sectors that require high‑precision, flexible automation for complex assembly or material‑handling operations. System integrators and OEMs seeking to augment existing production lines with advanced robotic capabilities also constitute a key market segment.
Features
- Multi‑axis robotic manipulators with up to 6 DOF and payloads ranging from 5 kg to 200 kg, offering sub‑millimeter positioning accuracy
- Sensor fusion architecture that merges 3‑D vision, force‑torque, and laser ranging for closed‑loop perception and collision avoidance
- Adaptive motion‑control engine that dynamically retunes trajectories based on real‑time feedback, supporting variable part geometries
- Plug‑and‑play integration via OPC UA, EtherCAT, and Modbus, allowing direct connection to legacy PLCs and MES systems
- Web‑based supervisory interface with live KPI dashboards, remote task programming, and predictive maintenance alerts
- Built‑in safety compliance (ISO 10218, ANSI/RIA R15.06) with emergency stop, safety‑rated I/O, and zone monitoring
- Scalable software stack supporting ROS 2 and proprietary APIs for custom application development
- Edge‑compute module for on‑device data processing, minimizing latency and reducing bandwidth requirements