DF Automation & Robotics (DF Auto), a Malaysian robotics company, has received US$1.85 million in a new funding round to support its growth plans.
The investment round was led by Vynn Capital, a Malaysia-based venture capital firm, through its mobility and supply chain fund.
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Other participants in the round included existing investor Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC), new investor Leave a Nest Capital from Japan, and individual investors through equity crowdfunding.
Established in 2012 by three engineers from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), DF Auto specialises in designing and manufacturing autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). AMRs are self-navigating robots that automate intralogistics, particularly in smart factory settings.
The company provides a range of AMR models, including Zalpha, Zetha, Zamma, Titan, and Zoei, each catering to different loads, purposes, and capabilities.
DF Auto serves a global clientele, including multinational corporations (MNCs) in industries like semiconductor manufacturing, automotive, electronics and electrical (E&E), food and beverage (F&B), aerospace, and healthcare services. The company exports its robots to various countries.
DF Auto has gained recognition for its innovative technologies and customised solutions, such as the Mak Cik Kiah 19 (MCK19) project, which helped distribute medicines and food to COVID-19 patients’ rooms. Another notable project is Zoei, an AMR with omnidirectional navigation capability, allowing it to move efficiently in a 2-dimensional plane.
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The company also offers an integrated user-friendly ecosystem with its in-house operating system, Navigation Wizard (NavWiz), DFleet, and extensive maintenance support.
The global industrial robot segment is projected to generate US$11.4 billion in revenue by 2029.
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