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Sensmore

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Berlin, DE · Founded 2022 · 14 known investors

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Sensmore builds Machine Assist, a physical AI system that gives drivers of heavy machinery real-time situational awareness and collision warnings for people, other machines, and static objects. It combines 4D radar, physical AI, and RTK GNSS localization in a hardware kit aimed at industrial and mining operations.

Also known as sensmore · sensmore GmbH

Founders & leadership

Sensmore was founded in 2022 by Maximilian Rolf and Bjarne Johannsen.

MRMaximilian Rolf
Maximilian RolfinCo-founder | CEOMaximilian Rolf earned an MSc in Finance & Management from UCL and began his career in technology investment banking. He now focuses on B2B sales, operations, and fundraising.
BJBjarne Johannsen
Bjarne JohannseninCTO, Co-FounderBjarne Johannsen completed an MSc in Robotics and Autonomous Driving at the University of Stuttgart, where he also served as driverless technology lead for a Formula Student team. He works at the intersection of robotics and AI.

Investors · 14

Also in the syndicate · 11

Alexey ZhigarevAmar ShahArnoud BalhuizenElmar LeibleinEuropean UnionMichael WaxPrototype CapitalRobin DechantRoby StancelState of BrandenburgThilo Konzok

Company profile

researched Aug 2026

sensmore is a Berlin/Potsdam-based robotics company that develops "Physical AI" for heavy mobile machinery used in raw material operations. As a full-system provider, it retrofits existing machines on site — wheel loaders, haul trucks, dumpers and Load-Haul-Dump (LHD) machines — with its own hardware and proprietary AI software, converting them into self-reasoning machines capable of executing complex tasks such as load-and-carry in production environments.

The offering is modular. Published product modules include sensmore Machine Assist (smart collision alerts and precision positioning), sensmore Site Intelligence (referred to in some coverage as sensmore Site OS), a live operational layer for site supervisors, sensmore Eye for vision-based quality control, sensmore Live Mapping, and sensmore Loader Automation. Each module both delivers assistive value immediately and generates real-time environment data that feeds the company's automation roadmap toward fully autonomous operation.

The company positions its technology stack as generalizable across sectors where machines work in harsh, unstructured environments, naming construction, mining, agriculture and defense. It frames its work in the context of European reindustrialization, labor shortages in foundational industries, and rising operating costs.

Compiled by commissioned research from 8 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.

Key figures

latest reported
Claimed downtime reduction for customersJan 202530%
Disclosed funding roundsMay 2025$1
Total funding raisedMay 2025$7.3M

Company-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.

Timeline · 3

launches, deals, and filings
May 2025
sensmore raises $7.3M led by Point Nine Capital

The Berlin/Potsdam-based robotics startup announced $7.3 million (approximately €6.4-6.5 million) in funding led by Point Nine Capital, with participation from Acequia Capital, Tiny Supercomputer Investment Company, Prototype Capital, Entrepreneur First, several angel investors, plus additional funding from the State of Brandenburg and the European Union. Proceeds are intended to expand operations and development of its Physical AI platform for heavy mobile machinery.

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May 2025
Full rollouts at European open-pit sites with CEMEX and Lhoist

The company stated it had completed full rollouts at several of Europe's largest open-pit sites, with customers CEMEX and Lhoist reporting improvements in productivity and safety.

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May 2025
First fully automated LHD machine enters field testing

sensmore reported that its first fully automated Load-Haul-Dump machine was undergoing field testing and completes a full load-and-carry cycle without human intervention.

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Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.

Research sources · 8

primary sources listed

8 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.

Frequently asked questions

What does Sensmore do?
Berlin/Potsdam robotics startup retrofitting heavy mobile machinery with Physical AI to automate quarry and mining fleets.
Who founded Sensmore?
Sensmore was founded by Maximilian Rolf, Bjarne Johannsen in 2022.
Who are Sensmore's investors?
Sensmore's investors include Entrepreneur First, Point Nine, Acequia Capital (AceCap).
Where is Sensmore headquartered?
Sensmore is headquartered in Berlin, DE.