Munich, September 16, 2025. 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 owns 100% of Idealworks, marking a major milestone in their partnership. BMW Group will remain a committed long-term partner, underscoring its continued confidence in Idealworks' technology and innovation.
Founded in 2020, Idealworks has built a robotics ecosystem that combines its automation platform AnyFleet, simulation technology iw.sim, and autonomous mobile robot iw.hub -- all supported by a growing network of technology partners. Today, more than 850 iw.hubs operate across BMW Group's global production sites, with a strong and expanding customer base spanning industries beyond automotive, including manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing.
"This is a pivotal moment for Idealworks," said 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 trusted collaboration with BMW Group to advance their robotics activities."
The acquisition strengthens both Agile Robots' and Idealworks' position in global industrial automation and accelerates the adoption of next-generation robotics. Together, the companies aim to make industrial operations smarter, faster, and more efficient by combining automation expertise with AI-driven robotics. For customers and partners, it ensures continuity, stability, and innovation at the highest level.
Contact Idealworks Sarah Kuehn Team Lead Communications Sarah.Kuehn@idealworks.com
Contact Agile Robots Henner Brandes Senior Communications Specialist communications@agile-robots.com
About Idealworks Idealworks powers the future of industrial automation with a modular robotics ecosystem. Originally founded as a BMW Group subsidiary in 2020, the company has been automating and optimizing workflows across automotive, manufacturing, and logistics & warehousing sectors ever since. Anchored by its intelligent automation platform *AnyFleet*, Idealworks' robotics ecosystem connects the simulation technology *iw.sim*, mobile robots for diverse use cases, the robotics operating system *iw.os*, and a broad network of software, hardware, and service partners. Headquartered in Munich, the company collaborates with development partners and universities to shape the next generation of industrial automation. Learn more at idealworks.com.
About Agile Robots Agile Robots is a world-class provider of next-generation automation solutions. By combining artificial intelligence and robotics, the company makes industries smarter, more flexible, and more efficient. Founded in Munich in 2018 by renowned robotics researchers from the German Aerospace Center (DLR), Agile Robots has experienced rapid global growth. Today, more than 2,300 highly skilled robotics and AI enthusiasts are employed in Germany, China and India. The company has one of the largest research and development teams in the AI and robotics industry. Agile Robots has built a unique portfolio, together with the subsidiaries audEERING, BAR Automation, Franka Robotics and Idealworks, the company covers all areas of AI-driven robotics. Find out more at agile-robots.com