Roboxi
Category: Robotics / Embodied AI
Norwegian developer of AI-powered autonomous runway inspection and maintenance robots for airport airside operations, including FOD detection, bird deterrence, and lighting inspection. Roboxi was founded in 2018. The company is led by Magnus Olsen Finnesand. Based in Stavanger, Norway. Team size: 11-50. Total funding raised: $14.3M. Latest round: Venture Round. Key investors include Knut Molaug (KKERA Invest, Chairman); Hodne Invest; Rogaland-region investors (Norway).
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Stavanger, Norway
- Team size
- 11-50
- Total funding
- $14.3M
Value proposition
Multi-functional autonomous robot that simultaneously handles FOD detection/removal, bird deterrence, runway surface monitoring, and lighting inspection — replacing multiple manual processes with a single AI-driven platform, reducing runway downtime, operational costs, and safety risks.
Products and solutions
Autonomous runway inspection and maintenance robot platform; AI-based Foreign Object Debris (FOD) detection and collection system; Airport lighting inspection system (defective light detection + photometric measurement); High-speed 3D laser surface inspection system; Wildlife and bird detection and deterrent system; API-based platform for integration with existing airport systems
Unique value
World's first AI-based autonomous FOD detection and collection system for airports; modular design enabling simultaneous deployment of multiple inspection technologies; centralized command center controlling operations across multiple airports.
Target customer
Airports (international hubs and regional airports), airside operations teams, civil aviation authorities
Industries served
Aviation; Airport Operations; Airside Safety & Maintenance
Technology advantage
AI-powered computer vision for FOD detection and classification; high-speed 3D laser surface inspection; autonomous navigation on runways/taxiways/aprons; API-driven integration with existing airport systems; cloud-based data analytics platform; GEM in-wheel motor electric drivetrain
How they differentiate
First-mover in autonomous multi-functional runway robots combining FOD detection, collection, bird deterrence, lighting inspection, and surface monitoring in a single modular platform. Developed and approved in close cooperation with Avinor (Norway's state airport operator) and Norwegian Civil Aviation Authorities. Fully electric (zero-emission) solution with centralized command center capable of managing operations across multiple airports.
Main competitors
AeroVect (AI-powered airside ground handling automation); Moonware (airport ground handling automation); Ghost Robotics (autonomous robots for industrial/infrastructure applications)
Key partnerships
Avinor (Norwegian state airport operator — development and finance partner); Innovation Norway (grant funding and international expansion support); 3LC (computer vision partnership for AI model optimization, announced June 2025); GEM Motors (in-wheel electric motors); Norwegian Civil Aviation Authorities (regulatory approval)
Notable customers
Schiphol Airport (Amsterdam); Frankfurt Airport; Florence Airport (Toscana Aeroporti); Dallas Airport; Stavanger Airport (Sola)
Major milestones
2018: Company founded; 2023-2024: Development and regulatory approval of autonomous runway systems with Avinor and Norwegian Civil Aviation Authorities; World's first AI-based autonomous FOD detection and collection system deployed; Lighting inspection system with photometric capabilities developed; High-speed 3D laser surface inspection system deployed; Wildlife/bird detection and deterrent system developed; Operational projects at Schiphol, Frankfurt, Florence, Dallas, Stavanger airports; Dec 2025: Valued at NOK 400M (~€35M) pre-money; May 2026: Raised €13M in new equity financing
Growth metrics
Revenue 2024: NOK 848K (~€72K); 22 employees (per Norwegian registry); 18 employees (per Dec 2025 Shifter article); Spent ~NOK 130M (~€11M) cumulative to reach current stage
Market positioning
Early leader in the niche of autonomous AI-powered runway inspection and maintenance robotics. Positioned as a safety and efficiency solution for airports transitioning to digital/automated airside operations. Targeting global airport market with proven deployments at major European and US hubs.
Geographic focus
Global — with deployments in Europe (Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Norway) and North America (USA). Actively seeking US market expansion.
Patents and IP
Patent application filed by Roboxi AS (per IP Australia and Irish Patents Office records). Specific patent details not publicly disclosed.
About Magnus Olsen Finnesand
Co-founder and CEO of Roboxi since 2018. Studied at Handelshøyskolen BI (BI Norwegian Business School).
Official website: https://www.roboxi.com