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RNS Number : 8123F  Axibo Inc  23 April 2025

Waterloo Startup Axibo AI Secures $12M to Pioneer 'Made in Canada' Humanoids

 

Made‑in‑Canada Robotics, Engineered in Waterloo, Designed for the World

 

WATERLOO, ON / ACCESS Newswire (https://www.accessnewswire.com/)  / April
23, 2025 / Axibo Inc. (https://www.axibo.ai) , a Waterloo-based robotics
innovator celebrated for its groundbreaking 4D volumetric capture technologies
and serving customers like Netflix and Apple, today announced a $12 million
funding round. This investment includes $11 million from prominent external
investors and an additional $1 million from Axibo's founders Anoop Gadhrri,
Sohaib Al-Emara, and Reiner Schmidt, whose passion for robotics began back in
2019 with their university's first autonomous vehicle. The funding launches
Axibo's ambitious new division dedicated to advanced humanoid robotics.

Axibo Founders

With a track record of thousands of cinema robots delivered internationally,
Axibo will now be leveraging Waterloo's exceptional AI, robotics, and
precision engineering talent to spearhead advancements in humanoid robotics.

"We see humanoid robots as the next major milestone in productivity since the
Industrial Revolution," said Anoop Gadhrri, co-founder and CEO of Axibo.
"Canada is exceptionally well-positioned with its talent and resources. Our
commitment is to drive this forward, placing Canada prominently on the global
robotics stage."

Axibo is actively seeking visionary engineers passionate about developing
unprecedented technologies and shaping the global future of humanoid robotics.
Early team members will not only create groundbreaking prototypes but directly
contribute to substantial societal advancements through robots engineered for
safe and intelligent integration into healthcare, logistics, industrial
automation, and personal assistance. By fostering an innovation-driven culture
emphasizing rapid prototyping and autonomy, Axibo empowers its engineers to
experiment freely and iterate swiftly.

"We envision a future where every household benefits from humanoid robotics,"
Gadhrri emphasized. "Axibo's technology aims to significantly elevate
productivity and everyday life across Canada and beyond."

The company's immediate milestones include accelerating proprietary
manufacturing processes, expanding its engineering and AI teams, and advancing
capabilities in robot autonomy and dexterity. The new division's first robot
prototype, temporarily code-named "T.E.B.", will debut in early 2026,
demonstrating advanced agility and intelligence.

If you're ready to build what's next in robotics, Axibo invites you to join
the pioneering team positioning Canada at the global forefront of robotics
innovation.

To learn more or apply, visit axibo.ai (https://www.axibo.ai/) .

Contact Information

Anoop Gadhrri

CEO

anoop@axibo.com

6476675999

SOURCE: Axibo Inc.

 

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