Inbolt, a Paris-based leader in real-time robot guidance solutions, announced its expansion into the US and Japan on June 24, 2025. Building on its European success with major manufacturers like Stellantis and Ford, Inbolt aims to meet surging global demand for automation through its AI-driven 3D vision technology. As shown in the finance card above, Inbolt’s stock is not publicly traded.
Inbolt expands to US and Japan, replicating European success.
Powers robots at Stellantis, Ford, Renault, Volkswagen, and Beko.
3D vision and AI enable real-time adaptation in dynamic environments.
Deployed in over 50 factories, with 32 million robot cycles in 2025.
Reduces downtime by up to 97% and cuts part rejection rates by up to 80%.
Backed by $17M Series A funding from 2023 for global growth.
Inbolt’s entry into the US and Japan aligns with the growing priority of automation, cited as a top strategic focus by 64% of global manufacturers for 2025-2026, per Deloitte. The company’s GuideNOW system, integrated with robots from ABB, FANUC, and Universal Robots, uses 3D vision and AI to enable real-time adaptation to dynamic production lines. “Manufacturers today don’t have the luxury of time,” said Albane Dersey, co-founder and COO of Inbolt. “They need to launch new products quickly, respond to shifts in consumer demand overnight, and continue production without costly retooling. That level of agility starts with intelligent automation.”
Deployed across over 50 factories globally, Inbolt’s technology has powered more than 32 million robot cycles in 2025 alone. Its performance, up to 100 times faster than competitors, has delivered significant returns, including up to 97% reduced downtime and 80% lower part rejection rates. An initial contract with Stellantis saved €3.1 million ($3.4 million) in one year, with applications in powertrain factories like Szentgotthárd, Hungary, for precise pick-and-place operations.
In the US, Inbolt is establishing a presence in Detroit’s Newlab innovation center, capitalizing on America’s reshoring trend and automotive manufacturing hub. In Japan, the company will base operations in Tokyo, targeting the country’s automotive and electronics sectors, where Japan ranks third globally in R&D spending. Inbolt’s $17 million Series A funding from 2023, led by Exor Ventures, supports this expansion, including hiring robotics engineers to bolster local teams.
Inbolt’s integration with FANUC, debuted at Automate 2025, enables precision tasks like screw insertion on moving lines without costly infrastructure. General Motors adopted this solution, joining clients like Ford, Toyota, and Whirlpool. “This new collaboration between Inbolt and FANUC gives car manufacturers a new level of automation: precision tasks, performed by robots, on lines that never stop,” said Rudy Cohen, CEO of Inbolt. The system’s AI, trained on CAD models in under five minutes, ensures scalability and flexibility.
“Industrial robots that can see, think, and respond in real time are no longer optional—they’re essential,” Dersey added. “Our vision is a fully autonomous factory floor, where operations run 24/7 with zero downtime. This future of dark factories, powered by intelligent vision systems, is within reach.” Inbolt’s technology, combining lightweight vision systems and high-refresh-rate AI, positions it to lead this transformation, offering cost-efficient, plug-and-play automation.
Inbolt’s expansion into the US and Japan marks a pivotal step in revolutionizing industrial automation. By empowering robots with human-like perception, the company is enabling manufacturers to achieve unprecedented efficiency and adaptability in a competitive global market.
Inbolt is the pioneer of real-time robot guidance solutions, trusted by brands like Stellantis, Toyota, Beko, and Ford. Our system combines real-time 3D vision and AI, enabling robots to adapt on the fly to dynamic environments, such as moving lines or cluttered pallets. With the fastest refresh rate in the industry, Inbolt delivers precise part localization and real-time trajectory adjustments, even in challenging conditions. Our AI, trained on CAD models in under 5 minutes, integrates seamlessly with FANUC, ABB, KUKA, and Universal Robots, enabling scalable, flexible automation without costly sensors or rigid setups.
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