Fully integrated

Agile Robots, a leading provider of AI-powered automation solutions, has acquired the remaining shares in the BMW Group spin-off idealworks. Following its initial investment in 2023, Agile Robots now holds 100% of Idealworks – a significant milestone in the partnership between the two companies.

The BMW Group remains a long-term partner, underscoring its continued confidence in Idealworks' technology and innovative strength. Founded in 2020, the company has built a comprehensive robotics ecosystem that includes the AnyFleet automation platform, the iw.sim simulation software, and the iw.hub autonomous mobile robot – supported by a growing network of technology partners.

Today, more than 850 iw.hubs are in operation at BMW Group production sites worldwide. In addition, idealworks has a strong and growing customer base in other industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing. "This is an important milestone for idealworks," says Michael Alexander Schneider, CEO of Idealworks. "With Agile Robots as our technology partner and access to a strong group of companies, we have the resources to further scale our robotics ecosystem, enter new industries, drive international expansion, and continue our trusting collaboration with the BMW Group to further develop its robotics activities."

The acquisition strengthens both Agile Robots and idealworks' position in the global industrial automation market and accelerates the adoption of next-generation robotics. Together, the companies pursue the goal of making industrial processes smarter, faster, and more efficient – ​​by combining automation expertise with AI-supported robotics. For customers and partners, this means continuity, reliability, and innovation at the highest level.