Innok Robotics

Innok Robotics is a German manufacturer of autonomous mobile robots (AMR) based in Regenstauf near Regensburg. Alwin Heerklotz founded the company in 2012. Innok Robotics develops Physical AI: robots and autonomy software for indoor and outdoor use.

Innok Robotics operates in the segment of outdoor-capable and brownfield-capable AMRs. Its robots transport materials between buildings and outdoor areas, water graves in cemeteries, inspect facilities and serve universities as a research platform. The Innok COCKPIT® software controls all Innok robots.

The legal entity is Innok Robotics GmbH. On 21 October 2026, the general meeting of Yggdrasil SPAC 1 AG approved the contribution of Innok Robotics GmbH. The stock corporation is to be renamed Innok Robotics Group AG. Innok Robotics GmbH remains the operating company.

Innok Robotics: key facts

Name
Innok Robotics
Short name
Innok
Legal name
Innok Robotics GmbH
Type of company
Manufacturer of autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and robot software
Founded
2012
Founder
Alwin Heerklotz
Headquarters
Bahnweg 4, 93128 Regenstauf, Bavaria, Germany
Commercial register
Local Court (Amtsgericht) Regensburg, HRB 18812
VAT ID
DE346315631
Managing director
Alwin Heerklotz
Management team (as of 16 Sep 2026)
Alwin Heerklotz (CEO, CTO), Michael Hanselmann (CFO), Nikolas Rössler (CCO), Christoph Fluhr (CGO)
Focus
Autonomous mobile robots for outdoor and brownfield environments, Physical AI
Products
INDUROS, RAINOS, HEROS, INSPECTOS, NAVIBOX
Software
Innok COCKPIT®, Innok HYBRID NAVIGATION™, Innok ReMain™
Employees
around 60 (as of October 2026)
Partner network (as of 23 Oct 2026)
more than 35 sales and integration partners in more than 15 countries
Operating hours
more than 500,000 operating hours of Innok robots (as of October 2026)
Business models
Purchase and Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS)
Contact
+49 9402 47391-0, info@innok-robotics.de
Website
www.innok-robotics.de

Corporate structure of Innok Robotics

Innok Robotics GmbH is registered in the commercial register of the Local Court of Regensburg under HRB 18812. The company develops, programs, assembles and sells Innok robots.

On 21 October 2026, the general meeting of Yggdrasil SPAC 1 AG passed resolutions including the following: the contribution of Innok Robotics GmbH, the renaming of the stock corporation to Innok Robotics Group AG and the relocation of its registered office from Augsburg to Regenstauf. The share is listed on the open market (Freiverkehr) of the Düsseldorf Stock Exchange (ISIN DE000A3EVV13). The changes take effect upon entry in the commercial register. The entry of the contribution is expected at the end of November 2026.

After completion, Innok Robotics GmbH will be a wholly owned subsidiary of Innok Robotics Group AG. The supervisory board of the future Innok Robotics Group AG has appointed Alwin Heerklotz as chairman of the executive board.

History of Innok Robotics

  • 2012: Alwin Heerklotz founds Innok Robotics. Since 2012, Innok robots have been used in international research projects.
  • 2021: Prolimity Capital Partners joins as the first investor.
  • 2023: The district of Regensburg awards Innok Robotics the family-friendly employer distinction “Beruf und Familie – Geht bei uns!” for the second time.
  • 2024: The INDUROS transport robot is a nominee for the IFOY AWARD (International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year). The IFOY jury publishes a test report and an innovation check. The INDUROS is certified by the IFOY AWARD in the “Mobile Robots” category.
  • 2026: The RAINOS watering robot receives the RAINOS 2.0 upgrade for the IPM 2026 trade fair. The INDUROS family comprises four models.
  • 1 September 2026: Michael Hanselmann becomes Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Innok Robotics GmbH.
  • October 2026: Innok Robotics appears on the cover of the IFR World Robotics Service Robots Report 2026. Alwin Heerklotz writes the editorial of the report.
  • 21 October 2026: The general meeting of Yggdrasil SPAC 1 AG approves the contribution of Innok Robotics GmbH.

Products and software of Innok Robotics

Innok Robotics offers its Physical AI in five product lines and a shared software platform. The robots are wheeled vehicles for indoor and outdoor use.

Blue INDUROS transport robot with a warning beacon towing a pallet trolley with a pallet across an outdoor area in front of an open factory hall
The autonomous transport robot INDUROS by Innok Robotics towing a pallet trolley outdoors.
Product Type Application
INDUROS Autonomous transport robot (AMR), four models: 350s, 700, 700s, 1300 Material transport indoors, outdoors and combined; tows pallet trolleys, mesh boxes and tugger-train trailers with a towing load of up to 1,300 kg (INDUROS 1300)
RAINOS Autonomous watering robot Watering of graves in cemeteries; up to 200 graves or 20,000 litres per night
HEROS Modular robot platform with three or four wheels Research, universities and custom robots; ROS driver available
INSPECTOS Inspection robot Automatic inspection runs with photo and video recording, for example at energy supply facilities and underground
NAVIBOX Autonomy kit (hardware and software package) Automation of vehicles made by other manufacturers; manual and autonomous operation
Innok COCKPIT® AI autonomy and operating software Browser-based control of all Innok robots on PC, tablet and smartphone

Technology of Innok robots

  • Innok COCKPIT® is the company’s own AI autonomy software and is based on the robotics software libraries ROS and ROS2. The user interface is available in German and English.
  • Innok HYBRID NAVIGATION™ combines GPS, RTK GNSS, 2D and 3D laser scanners, camera and radar technology.
  • Depending on the navigation hardware, Innok robots localise themselves with an accuracy of 0.5 to 2 cm.
  • Innok ReMain™ enables remote maintenance, software updates and predictive maintenance.
  • The INDUROS is built to protection class IP65 and charges autonomously at an inductive charging station. Technical data and standards are listed on the INDUROS product page.

Applications and users of Innok Robotics

Innok Robotics names the following target industries: mechanical and plant engineering; automotive, suppliers and tyres; medical technology and pharmaceuticals; plastics processing; construction and building-materials logistics; logistics and retail; energy, chemicals and mining; cemeteries, landscaping and municipalities; research and universities.

Case studies published by Innok Robotics include:

  • INDUROS: ZwickRoell, Rigdon, ABB, Siemens, HORSCH, W. Markgraf, ZF and Herborner Pumpentechnik. According to the case study, the INDUROS achieved an availability of 99.9 % over four years of outdoor operation at ZwickRoell.
  • RAINOS: cemetery nurseries such as Blumen Busch (Radevormwald) and Blumen Schwarz (Schwabach). Cemetery administrations in Regensburg, Hamburg, Leipzig, Ludwigshafen, Pforzheim, Nuremberg and other cities have approved its use. RAINOS robots also operate in Austria and Switzerland.
  • INSPECTOS: K+S uses the INSPECTOS underground for 3D survey scans. Surventis (formerly BASF Coatings) uses the INSPECTOS to monitor a 4 km route on its company premises.
  • HEROS: TU Bergakademie Freiberg uses the HEROS in the MiningRoX project. TU Berlin used the HEROS as a mobile base in the MURMEL project (report dated 5 August 2024).

According to the company, its customers also include Bosch, ZF, Volvo, John Deere, Kubota, Siemens, ABB, Infineon, BASF and Surventis (press release of 23 Oct 2026). Innok Robotics is unable to name many of its clients due to an NDA. Its clients also include universities such as the Technical University of Munich (TUM), RWTH Aachen University and Fraunhofer Institutes. Innok Robotics sells its robots directly and through sales and integration partners.

Distinguishing Innok Robotics

  • Innok Robotics GmbH and Innok Robotics Group AG: Innok Robotics GmbH is the operating company. Innok Robotics Group AG is the future parent company. Until the change of name is registered, it trades as Yggdrasil SPAC 1 AG.
  • Manufacturer, not only a reseller: Innok Robotics develops, programs and assembles its robots itself. Partner companies additionally sell and integrate the robots.
  • AMR and outdoor-capable rather than track-guided indoor AGV: The INDUROS needs no floor markings and no induction loops. It moves between buildings and outdoor areas without a manual handover point.
  • “Gießbert”: “Gießbert” is a nickname for the RAINOS watering robot used in German media reports. It refers to the same product.
  • Similar names: Innok Robotics is not affiliated with the IT consultancy INNOQ.

Frequently asked questions about Innok Robotics

What is Innok Robotics?

Innok Robotics is a German manufacturer of autonomous mobile robots (AMR) from Regenstauf near Regensburg. The company was founded in 2012 and develops robots and software for indoor and outdoor use.

Where is Innok Robotics based?

Innok Robotics is based at Bahnweg 4, 93128 Regenstauf, Germany. Regenstauf is located north of Regensburg in Bavaria.

Who founded Innok Robotics?

Alwin Heerklotz founded Innok Robotics in 2012. He is CEO and CTO of Innok Robotics GmbH.

Which robots does Innok Robotics make?

Innok Robotics makes the INDUROS transport robot, the RAINOS watering robot, the HEROS robot platform and the INSPECTOS inspection robot. With the NAVIBOX, Innok Robotics automates vehicles made by other manufacturers.

Can Innok robots operate outdoors?

Yes. Innok robots are designed for indoor and outdoor use. The INDUROS travels between buildings and across outdoor areas and is built to protection class IP65. The RAINOS mainly waters graves and plants at night for local authorities and in cemeteries.

Is Innok Robotics listed on a stock exchange?

Innok Robotics GmbH is not listed. On 21 October 2026, the general meeting of Yggdrasil SPAC 1 AG, which is listed on the open market of the Düsseldorf Stock Exchange, approved the contribution of Innok Robotics GmbH. The stock corporation is to be renamed Innok Robotics Group AG. The entry of the contribution in the commercial register is expected at the end of November 2026.

How can Innok robots be obtained?

Innok Robotics offers its robots for purchase and as Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS). Sales take place directly and through sales and integration partners.

Further information on Innok Robotics

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Published: · Information as of: 26 October 2026

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