SEAL Robotics

Warehouse & intralogistics robots Fixed-wing UAV

Modular robots automating twistlock and pin handling for port and rail terminal operations

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Highlights

3 facts

Founded 2024
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SEAL Robotics — Founded: 2024. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/seal-robotics/#fact:seal-robotics:founded

BibTeX

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  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {SEAL Robotics — Founded},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/seal-robotics/#fact:seal-robotics:founded},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
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CSL JSON

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Employees 2-10
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SEAL Robotics — Employees: 2-10. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/seal-robotics/#fact:seal-robotics:employee_range

BibTeX

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  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {SEAL Robotics — Employees},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/seal-robotics/#fact:seal-robotics:employee_range},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
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CSL JSON

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Tracked signals (12mo) 17
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SEAL Robotics — Tracked signals (12mo): 17. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/seal-robotics/#fact:seal-robotics:signal_count

BibTeX

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  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {SEAL Robotics — Tracked signals (12mo)},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/seal-robotics/#fact:seal-robotics:signal_count},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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What they do

2 products

ProductLaunchEnvironmentStatusCitation
Pin Flipping System — Outdoor LIMITED
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SEAL Robotics — Product: Pin Flipping System. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/seal-robotics/#fact:seal-robotics:product:pin-flipping-system

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_seal-robotics_product_pin-flipping-system,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {SEAL Robotics — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/seal-robotics/#fact:seal-robotics:product:pin-flipping-system},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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Twistlock Handling System — Outdoor LIMITED
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SEAL Robotics — Product: Twistlock Handling System. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/seal-robotics/#fact:seal-robotics:product:twistlock-handling-system

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_seal-robotics_product_twistlock-handling-system,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {SEAL Robotics — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/seal-robotics/#fact:seal-robotics:product:twistlock-handling-system},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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Scale & activity

1 deal · $2.1M disclosed · 17 signals

17 tracked signals
DateDealValue / typeEvidenceCitation
Undated SEAL Robotics Pre-Seed Funding $2.1M source ↗
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SEAL Robotics — FUNDING: SEAL Robotics Pre-Seed Funding. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/seal-robotics/#fact:seal-robotics:deal:undated-funding-seal-robotics-pre-seed-funding

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_seal-robotics_deal_undated-funding-seal-robotics-pre-seed-funding,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {SEAL Robotics — FUNDING},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/seal-robotics/#fact:seal-robotics:deal:undated-funding-seal-robotics-pre-seed-funding},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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Network

9 people

The largest relationship set is summarized here with a five-item preview.

PersonRoleCitation
Arthur Niedzwiecki AI/Robotics Engineer
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SEAL Robotics — Person: Arthur Niedzwiecki — AI/Robotics Engineer. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/seal-robotics/#fact:seal-robotics:person:arthur-niedzwiecki

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_seal-robotics_person_arthur-niedzwiecki,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {SEAL Robotics — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/seal-robotics/#fact:seal-robotics:person:arthur-niedzwiecki},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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Daniel Leidner Chief Technology Officer
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SEAL Robotics — Person: Daniel Leidner — Chief Technology Officer. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/seal-robotics/#fact:seal-robotics:person:daniel-leidner

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_seal-robotics_person_daniel-leidner,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {SEAL Robotics — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/seal-robotics/#fact:seal-robotics:person:daniel-leidner},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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Dr. Daniel Leidner CTO and Co-Founder
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Plain text

SEAL Robotics — Person: Dr. Daniel Leidner — CTO and Co-Founder. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/seal-robotics/#fact:seal-robotics:person:dr-daniel-leidner

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_seal-robotics_person_dr-daniel-leidner,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {SEAL Robotics — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/seal-robotics/#fact:seal-robotics:person:dr-daniel-leidner},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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Juan Diego Plaza Gomez Team Member
CITE

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Plain text

SEAL Robotics — Person: Juan Diego Plaza Gomez — Team Member. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/seal-robotics/#fact:seal-robotics:person:juan-diego-plaza-gomez

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_seal-robotics_person_juan-diego-plaza-gomez,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {SEAL Robotics — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/seal-robotics/#fact:seal-robotics:person:juan-diego-plaza-gomez},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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Ludwig Müller Team Member
CITE

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Plain text

SEAL Robotics — Person: Ludwig Müller — Team Member. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/seal-robotics/#fact:seal-robotics:person:ludwig-m-ller

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_seal-robotics_person_ludwig-m-ller,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {SEAL Robotics — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/seal-robotics/#fact:seal-robotics:person:ludwig-m-ller},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
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CSL JSON

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Analysis

SEAL Robotics - Comprehensive Analysis 2026-02-15

quick report · 15 Feb 2026 · 17 sources · 2,750 words

SEAL Robotics is a Munich-based startup developing autonomous robotic systems for maritime and rail terminal operations, focusing on automating twistlock handling and pin flipping tasks. Founded by Marie-Elisabeth Makohl and Dr. Daniel Leidner, the company closed a $2.1M pre-seed round in early 2025 and applies aerospace-grade robotics expertise to container terminal automation.

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Cite this dossier

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Plain text

SEAL Robotics company dossier. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/seal-robotics/

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_seal-robotics_dossier,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {SEAL Robotics company dossier},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/seal-robotics/},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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Dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15 · schema 1.0.0 · data changed 23 Jul 2026

People9

Named individuals associated with this company.

  • Arthur NiedzwieckiAI/Robotics Engineer
  • Daniel LeidnerChief Technology Officer
  • Dr. Daniel LeidnerCTO and Co-Founder
  • Juan Diego Plaza GomezTeam Member
  • Ludwig MüllerTeam Member
  • Marie-Elisabeth MakohlChief Executive Officer
  • Nicole EbnerAdvisor / Early Supporter (robo.innovate)
  • SEAL Robotics Contact
  • Stefan TietzeInvestor (Pre-Seed Round Participant)

Deals & events1

Funding, contracts, partnerships and acquisitions on record.

Signals1

Collected mentions that contributed to this profile.

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