Ascento
Zurich, Switzerland
Mobile Robots / AMR / AGV · Founded 2023 · Pre-seed
Ascento develops autonomous security robots with a distinctive wheel-leg design for large outdoor facility patrols. The Ascento Guard combines proprietary hardware and AI software to detect threats and anomalies across industrial sites. The company operates a Robotics-as-a-Service model, deploying robots for 24/7 autonomous surveillance at warehouses, manufacturing plants, data centres, and pharmaceutical facilities. Each unit features thermal and RGB cameras with all-weather capability and extended battery life. Founded in 2023 by ETH Zurich researchers, Ascento has raised $4.3M in funding and deployed its fleet across multiple customer sites, covering thousands of kilometres since launch.
Visit website- Based in
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Founded
- 2023
- Builds
- Mobile Robots / AMR / AGV, Physical AI & World Models
- Industries
- Defence & Security
- Stage
- Pre-seed
- Team
- 25 to 35 people
- Funding raised
- $4.3M
- Open roles
- 3