Disruptive Innovation at Automate 2025 _ Fogale Sensors Redefines Human-Robot Collaboration

Reinventing Human-Robot Collaboration with SmartSkin

At the heart of attention was Fogale Sensors’ SmartSkin — a patented capacitive sensing system that enables robots to perceive and react to human presence dynamically and safely. Unlike traditional safety systems that simply stop the robot, SmartSkin allows it to replan its motion in real time, maintaining productivity while protecting operators.

This groundbreaking feature was praised by industry experts and visitors alike. One of the most striking testimonies came from Erik Nieves, CEO of Plus One Robotics, who posted:

“Coolest robot was downstairs in FOGALE Robotics booth… it replans the motion around you and keeps moving.”

Our live demonstration sparked strong interest from robotic manufacturers, automation integrators, industrial groups, and innovative startups alike. For many, it was described as “never seen before”, combining advanced perception, compact integration, and adaptability.

Beyond safety, SmartSkin also brings clear gains in cell footprint optimization, allowing customers to design tighter, safer workspaces, and improves throughput, avoiding costly interruptions or restarts.

Combined Strength with Texys Group: Sensing More, Smarter

As part of the Texys Group, Fogale Sensors now benefits from a complete ecosystem of complementary technologies. Many visitors explored our extended offering in:

• Position, proximity, and vibration monitoring
• Non-contact speed, pressure, and temperature sensing
• Multi-axis force sensors and high-density electronics

The combined expertise of Fogale Sensors, Texense, Optel, and LGS Technologies enables us to deliver fully integrated solutions — from human interaction to high-speed process control.

Several new partnerships were initiated during the show, and we are currently following up with key actors in robotics, intralogistics, flexible manufacturing, and smart safety.

Looking Ahead

Following the outstanding success of Automate 2025, we are already planning our participation in Automate 2026. The future of human-robot interaction is touchless, intuitive, and intelligent — and we are proud to be driving it forward.