Wandelbots has raised $ 500 m in series A funding for its software allowing customers to programme industrial robots supplied by the sector 's top manufacturers . The investment was led by Paua technologies and EQT Ventures , supported by other , unnamed companies . Currently , different robotics producers use independent operating systems using expensive , tailored forms of programming in order to function . However , the German company 's platform allows customers to use a jacket fitted with sensors to offer a universal programming language , meaning the system can be used to operate machinery supplied by any of the world 's 12 most popular robot manufacturers .
Wandelbots has raised $6.8m in series A funding for its software allowing individuals to programme industrial robots supplied by the sector's top manufacturers. The investment was led by Paua Ventures and EQT Ventures, supported by other, unnamed investors. Currently, different robotics producers use independent operating systems requiring expensive, tailored forms of programming in order to function. However, the German company's platform allows customers to use a jacket fitted with sensors to offer a universal programming language, meaning the system can be used to program machinery supplied by any of the world's 12 most popular robotics manufacturers.