Swiss startup Enact Intelligence emerged from stealth with a $30 million pre‑seed round led by redalpine, Notion Capital and firstminute capital. The company is developing robots that can sense force and tactile feedback directly through their motors, moving beyond vision‑only systems. Founder Manuel Yves Galliker, formerly of 1X’s NEO humanoid project, says the technology will enable more nuanced manipulation in manufacturing and service robots.
Industry analysts note that adding genuine touch perception could close a long‑standing gap in robotic dexterity, opening doors for applications ranging from delicate assembly lines to assistive devices in healthcare. The sizable early funding underscores investor confidence in tactile robotics as a next frontier for automation.
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