What's happening.

New brand identity!

We recently hosted Mads Mogensen, a graphic designer from Odense, for an internship. Mads did an outstanding job creating a new visual identity for us including a sleek new logo and a cohesive set of branding materials for both digital and print use.

With a sharp eye for design, Mads not only renewed our visual expression but also streamlined our existing materials to ensure brand consistency across platforms. The result is a clearer and more recognizable profile for Essential Robotics within the health technology sector.

We're very pleased with Mads' work and wish him all the best in his future endeavors. See more of his work at madsmogensen.net

Ignite Odense — Odin Award nomination

We were nominated for the Concept Award at this year's Ignite 2025, where our CCO Emil Månsson took the stage to pitch alongside Aaveq Robotics ApS and EVstinguish.

Although the competition didn't result in a win, we congratulate EVstinguish on their well-deserved victory — and thank them for helping lift the spirits afterwards. The event was filled with inspiring talks, engaging visits to our stand, and great conversations with both familiar and new faces.

We continue to be impressed by the energy and dedication within the Odense startup community and are proud to be part of such a vibrant and forward-thinking ecosystem.

Accepted into the Odense Robotics Startup Fund

We were accepted into the ORSF accelerator programme, giving us access to business development support and an extensive network through Odense Robotics, as well as deep technical expertise from the Danish Technological Institute. The programme has been a significant boost to both our commercial and technical development.

ESSENTIAL awarded SOPRANO Open Call

Our project ESSENTIAL was selected for funding through the SOPRANO Open Call — a competitive European programme supporting innovative robotics solutions for real-world applications. The award is a strong validation of our approach and provides resources to accelerate the development of our autonomous hospital logistics platform.

ROBOTBRAG 2025

We participated in ROBOTBRAG 2025, held at Forskerparken in Odense. The event brought together robotics companies, researchers, and enthusiasts from across the region — a great opportunity to showcase our progress and connect with the broader Danish robotics community.

Internships completed — bachelor's theses up next

Our interns, Albert and Alexander from Syddansk Universitet, have been with us since the beginning of the year.

Albert has worked extensively with robot navigation, starting in simulation and later moving to our physical robot. His contributions span high-level pathfinding, low-level signal processing, and electronics, taking simulation code through the demanding transition to real hardware.

Alexander has focused on simulation and robot behavior. He implemented key elements of the hospital infrastructure in our simulator, enabling us to validate full workflows before testing in a live hospital environment.

Together, they have driven steady progress. Even when the founding team was occupied with administration or business development, they consistently delivered new and impressive results.

Fortunately, this is not a final farewell. Both will return after the summer to complete their bachelor's theses with us. We wish them a great summer break and look forward to welcoming them back.

GoWest — pitching in Gothenburg

Our CEO Anton travelled to Gothenburg, Sweden, to pitch Essential Robotics at GoWest — a Nordic startup and innovation conference. A valuable opportunity to present our vision to an international audience and explore potential partnerships beyond Denmark.

Workshop at Odense University Hospital

Our CCO Emil facilitated a workshop at Odense University Hospital, gathering direct input from healthcare professionals on the bed-handling workflow. Insights from clinical staff are central to how we design and refine our systems, and this session was invaluable in shaping our approach.

OUH Innovation Day 2024

We were invited to showcase our solution at OUH's internal innovation day — an opportunity to present our autonomous logistics platform directly to hospital staff and leadership. The engagement and interest from the clinical community was highly encouraging.

StartOB — pitching at Odense Boldklub

We pitched at the pre-match investor event hosted by Odense Boldklub — a unique setting bringing together entrepreneurs and investors from the region. A great opportunity to reach a new audience and share our vision for autonomous hospital logistics.

Accepted into Danish Tech Challenge

We were accepted into the Danish Tech Challenge, an accelerator programme run by DTU Science Park. The programme connects deep-tech startups with mentors, investors, and industry partners, and has been a valuable source of support as we continue to scale our solution.

ROBOTBRAG 2024

We took to the stage in the startup tent at ROBOTBRAG 2024, pitching Essential Robotics to an audience of robotics professionals and investors. One of our first public pitches — and a milestone moment for the team.

Innofounder grant secured

We were granted an Innofounder grant by Innovation Fund Denmark — a pivotal moment that marked the true beginning of Essential Robotics. The grant enabled the founding team to commit full time from day one, giving us the runway to build, test, and validate our first systems.