R3 Robotics
Robotics company automating EV battery and electric-vehicle disassembly at industrial scale.
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OverviewAbout R3 Robotics
R3 Robotics, based in Luxembourg and formerly known as Circu Li-ion, builds AI-powered robotic systems that automatically dismantle end-of-life electric vehicle components such as lithium-ion battery packs, electric motors and power electronics. It sells to battery recyclers, remanufacturers and automotive manufacturers who need to recover critical raw materials and high-value parts at industrial scale. The company was founded in 2021 by Antoine Welter and Xavier Kohll and rebranded from Circu Li-ion in early 2026 to reflect its broader ambition of dismantling entire EVs rather than just batteries.
ProductsWhat R3 Robotics builds
Disassembly-as-a-Service (DaaS)
An end-to-end offering where batteries are disassembled, discharged and diagnosed at R3's own facilities.
Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS)
Integrated robotic disassembly lines that R3 deploys directly inside a client's own facility.
3D Vision and Battery Identification System
A machine-vision system that identifies battery packs and modules in real time so the robots can adapt to different designs.
Track recordMilestones & press
press
Rebranded from Circu Li-ion to R3 Robotics, expanding from battery packs to full EV disassembly
expansion
Operates a site in Karlsruhe, Germany, alongside the Luxembourg headquarters
funding
Raised €20M (€14M equity + €6M European subsidies) (Series A), backed by HG Ventures, Suma Capital, Oetker Collection and others
FundingPublicly reported rounds
| Year | Round | Amount | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series A | €20M (€14M equity + €6M European subsidies) | HG Ventures, Suma Capital, Oetker Collection, European Innovation Council Fund, BONVENTURE, FlixFounders, EIT Urban Mobility | en.paperjam.lu |
amounts as reported in press coverage, not verified against filings
Knowledge baseQuestions people ask
What does R3 Robotics do?
R3 Robotics: Robotics company automating EV battery and electric-vehicle disassembly at industrial scale.
Where is R3 Robotics based?
R3 Robotics is based in Foetz, Luxembourg.
Was R3 Robotics previously known by another name?
Yes. The company operated as Circu Li-ion, a lithium-ion battery upcycling startup, before rebranding to R3 Robotics in early 2026 as it expanded into automated dismantling of complete EV components.
Who are R3 Robotics' customers?
The company lists clients including Daimler Truck, Hyundai, Amazon, Jaguar Land Rover, Voltfang, Fortum and Febelauto.
Where does R3 Robotics operate its facilities?
R3 is headquartered in Luxembourg and operates a site in Karlsruhe, Germany, which it planned to expand using its 2026 funding round.
ProvenanceEvery field, with its source
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| displayName | R3 Robotics | r3robotics.aicompanyOwned ↗ | |
| sector | ClimateTech / Robotics / Battery Recycling | r3robotics.aicompanyOwned ↗ | |
| legalName | R3 Robotics S.A. | Luxembourg Business Registers (RCS)official ↗ | |
| rcsNumber | B260020 | Luxembourg Business Registers (RCS)official ↗ | |
| legalForm | SA | Luxembourg Business Registers (RCS)official ↗ | |
| registrationDate | 2021-10-13 | Luxembourg Business Registers (RCS)official ↗ | |
| registeredOffice | 20, Rue du Commerce, L-3895 Foetz | Luxembourg Business Registers (RCS)official ↗ | |
| operationalAddress (company-stated) | Technoport, 20 rue du Commerce, L-3895 Foetz | r3robotics.aicompanyOwned ↗ | |
| founded | 2021 | Luxembourg Business Registers (RCS)official ↗ | |
| teamSize | 11-50 | linkedin.comthirdParty ↗ | |
| stage | scaleup (EUR 20M package (EUR 14M Series A equity + EUR 6M European subsidies, 2026)) | derived from funding records and team size on filethirdParty | |
| coordinates | 49.525129881, 6.014054449 (20, Rue du Commerce, L-3895 Foetz) | Geoportail BD-Adressesofficial ↗ | |
| contactEmail | info@circuli-ion.com | r3robotics.aicompanyOwned ↗ | |
| contactPhone | +352 545 580 410 | r3robotics.aicompanyOwned ↗ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/company/r3robotics-ai/ | linkedin.comthirdParty ↗ | ||
| longDescription | (about text) | siliconluxembourg.luthirdParty ↗ | |
| annualAccounts | pending | Centrale des Bilans queuedpending | · |
| publicPresence | LinkedIn + 5 press/news sources | linkedin.comthirdParty ↗ | |
| logo | /logos/r3-robotics.png | r3robotics.aicompanyOwned ↗ |