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Inspector
A multi-sensor inspection robot for routine data gathering on industrial sites, described by the company as 'the world's toughest data gathering robot.' It carries four 2K cameras for 360-degree coverage, a 4K camera on a four-joint articulated arm extending to 1,640 mm, thermal imaging, 3D LIDAR and optional gas detection sensors. ATEX Zone 1 certified, it runs for four hours per charge, climbs stairs at up to 45 degrees and transmits data in real time.
Gasfinder
A robot built exclusively for gas leak detection, which Taurob describes as the world's first specialised gas detection robot. It combines a FLIR G300 optical gas imaging camera with a Dräger X-am 8000 multi-gas sensor that can identify up to seven toxic or flammable gases and detect leaks as small as 2 grams per second from up to 20 metres. Like all Taurob robots, it is ATEX Zone 1 and IP67 rated.
Operator
A work-class robot for physical interaction with industrial equipment, capable of valve manipulation, gauge reading and handling of heavy components. Its five-degree-of-freedom arm lifts up to 75 kg and delivers approximately 150 Nm of torque. The Operator carries dual 3D LIDAR systems, thermal imaging and integrated gas detection, and is designed for level 1 maintenance tasks that would otherwise require a human in a hazardous zone.
ATEX Wallbox
A stationary docking station that enables continuous robot deployment in ATEX Zone 1 environments without human intervention. It charges robot batteries fully in 100 minutes and automatically pressurises robots via external nitrogen supply. The Wallbox has no powered moving parts, requires no internet connection and integrates a gas sensor for safe operation. It is available in wall-mounted and self-standing configurations.
About
Taurob was founded in 2010 by Matthias Biegl and Lukas Silberbauer in Vienna, Austria, initially building robots for fire departments before expanding into oil and gas, chemical, mining and civil defence applications. The company designs and manufactures fully autonomous ground robots certified to operate in ATEX Zone 1 explosive atmospheres, making them among the few industrial robots cleared for the world's most hazardous industrial environments.
Offices
Vienna, AustriaCustomers & Partners
DietsmannRockwell AutomationTechnische Universität Darmstadt
Timeline
2024-10
Signed a partnership with Rockwell Automation to provide integrated robotic automation through Rockwell's Kalypso digital services business.
2022
Released the Gasfinder, a robot specialised for optical and multi-sensor gas leak detection in hazardous environments.
2019
Signed an investment and joint development agreement with Dietsmann, becoming part of the Dietsmann Group.
2017
Won TotalEnergies' ARGOS Challenge in partnership with Technische Universität Darmstadt, creating the first fully autonomous inspection robot for oil and gas sites.
2012
Launched the Taurob Tracker, described as the world's first ATEX-certified mobile inspection robot.
2010
Founded in Vienna, Austria by Matthias Biegl and Lukas Silberbauer, initially building robots for fire departments.
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Products & Solutions
Inspector
A multi-sensor inspection robot for routine data gathering on industrial sites, described by the company as 'the world's toughest data gathering robot.' It carries four 2K cameras for 360-degree coverage, a 4K camera on a four-joint articulated arm extending to 1,640 mm, thermal imaging, 3D LIDAR and optional gas detection sensors. ATEX Zone 1 certified, it runs for four hours per charge, climbs stairs at up to 45 degrees and transmits data in real time.
Gasfinder
A robot built exclusively for gas leak detection, which Taurob describes as the world's first specialised gas detection robot. It combines a FLIR G300 optical gas imaging camera with a Dräger X-am 8000 multi-gas sensor that can identify up to seven toxic or flammable gases and detect leaks as small as 2 grams per second from up to 20 metres. Like all Taurob robots, it is ATEX Zone 1 and IP67 rated.
Operator
A work-class robot for physical interaction with industrial equipment, capable of valve manipulation, gauge reading and handling of heavy components. Its five-degree-of-freedom arm lifts up to 75 kg and delivers approximately 150 Nm of torque. The Operator carries dual 3D LIDAR systems, thermal imaging and integrated gas detection, and is designed for level 1 maintenance tasks that would otherwise require a human in a hazardous zone.
ATEX Wallbox
A stationary docking station that enables continuous robot deployment in ATEX Zone 1 environments without human intervention. It charges robot batteries fully in 100 minutes and automatically pressurises robots via external nitrogen supply. The Wallbox has no powered moving parts, requires no internet connection and integrates a gas sensor for safe operation. It is available in wall-mounted and self-standing configurations.
About
Taurob was founded in 2010 by Matthias Biegl and Lukas Silberbauer in Vienna, Austria, initially building robots for fire departments before expanding into oil and gas, chemical, mining and civil defence applications. The company designs and manufactures fully autonomous ground robots certified to operate in ATEX Zone 1 explosive atmospheres, making them among the few industrial robots cleared for the world's most hazardous industrial environments.
Offices
Vienna, AustriaCustomers & Partners
DietsmannRockwell AutomationTechnische Universität Darmstadt
Timeline
2024-10
Signed a partnership with Rockwell Automation to provide integrated robotic automation through Rockwell's Kalypso digital services business.
2022
Released the Gasfinder, a robot specialised for optical and multi-sensor gas leak detection in hazardous environments.
2019
Signed an investment and joint development agreement with Dietsmann, becoming part of the Dietsmann Group.
2017
Won TotalEnergies' ARGOS Challenge in partnership with Technische Universität Darmstadt, creating the first fully autonomous inspection robot for oil and gas sites.
2012
Launched the Taurob Tracker, described as the world's first ATEX-certified mobile inspection robot.
2010
Founded in Vienna, Austria by Matthias Biegl and Lukas Silberbauer, initially building robots for fire departments.
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