MANUFACTURER INVESTS IN ROBOTIC WASTE COLLECTION

Husqvarna Group has announced an investment of 2.5M Euros in Angsa Robotics, a Munich-based startup that they describe as "disrupting automated waste collection in green spaces".

The investment by Husqvarna Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Husqvarna Group, aims to accelerate the development and commercialisation of Angsa's robotics platform.

Angsa Robotics say they are developing an autonomous solution, providing a cost-efficient, ecologically friendly and AI-adaptive robot for waste collection in green spaces. With its ability to navigate autonomously, detect obstacles and collect litter, Angsa boast their technology offers another opportunity within green space management.

Mark Johnson, head of Husqvarna Ventures said the company sees significant potential in Angsa's solution. "By investing at an early stage," he said, "Husqvarna can contribute to the development of Angsa's innovative technology and collaborate around potential future product offerings. This investment aligns perfectly with our strategy to explore new complementary robotics applications and address the evolving needs of commercial green space management."

Lukas Wiesmeier, CEO and co-founder of Angsa Robotics, added, "We are thrilled to have Husqvarna Ventures as our strategic investor. Their deep understanding of the robotics market, combined with their extensive global network, will provide invaluable support in scaling our development and accelerating our go-to-market strategy. We look forward to collaborating with Husqvarna Group to bring our cutting-edge robotics platform to customers worldwide."