Physical AI platform retrofitting heavy machinery with autonomous control
sensmore builds hardware-software systems that retrofit existing heavy machinery (wheel loaders, haul trucks) with autonomous capabilities using Vision-Language-Action Models and 4D imaging radar. The tech stack—PyTorch, TensorFlow, ROS/ROS 2, LiDAR, and multi-cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure)—reflects both ML-intensive perception and embedded systems work. Active projects span mechanical design, sensor integration, SLAM, and real-world model validation, with pain points centered on manufacturing scalability and harsh-environment robustness, suggesting they're scaling from prototype to production.
sensmore, founded in 2022 and based in Berlin and Potsdam, develops retrofit kits that add AI-driven autonomy to existing heavy equipment fleets in mining and construction. The company operates as a full-system provider, combining modular hardware (sensor boxes, actuators) with embedded AI software to automate complex tasks like load-and-carry in production environments. Backed by Point Nine Capital, state funding from Brandenburg and the EU (EFRE/IBB, Pro FIT programs), and developed alongside customer partners, sensmore employs 11–50 people with a tilt toward mid-level engineers (17 in engineering, 3 in data). Hiring remains active in Germany across mechanical design, robotics software, and data infrastructure roles.
Python, C++, PyTorch, TensorFlow, ROS/ROS 2, LiDAR, 4D radar, OpenCV, transformers, Hugging Face, AWS/GCP/Azure, Kubernetes, Snowflake, BigQuery, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, and AutoCAD.
AI-driven mechanical design, multi-sensor telemetry pipelines, SLAM and state estimation, Vision-Language-Action model integration, production assembly workflows, and CI/CD for robotics simulation.
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