Energy Robotics (now Korial)

Energy Robotics is a Darmstadt company that grew out of TU Darmstadt robotics research. It renamed itself Korial on 4 May 2026, and the legal entity is still Energy Robotics GmbH. Its software works with robots from many makers. It plans and runs autonomous inspection rounds for mixed fleets: tracked robots such as the ExR-2 for hazardous areas, legged robots such as Boston Dynamics Spot and ANYbotics ANYmal, DJI drones, and fixed cameras. The core module, Kore, adds AI skills that read analog gauges, check valve positions, analyse thermal images and detect gas leaks. It also handles fleet supervision, alerts and natural-language queries. Optional modules include Connect, which provides APIs to ERP, EAM, SCADA and historian systems, and Recreate, which builds a digital twin and simulation environment for testing missions before they run. The vendor names Shell Rheinland, bp, BASF, Evonik, E.ON and Merck as customers, so the product suits large process-industry operators that want to automate routine operator rounds in hazardous areas. Pricing is not published. Deals are sold through sales and resellers, and support comes in tiers from business hours up to 24/7, with a managed option where Korial staff run the missions. The main limitation is that buyers must also buy and run the robots. Almost all public evidence of results comes from the vendor and its partners, and there are no independent user reviews.