Niryo

Lille, France

Founded 2017

About Niryo

Niryo is a Lille, France-based robotics manufacturer specializing in affordable 6-axis collaborative robotic arms designed for automation in industrial and educational settings. Founded in 2017 by Marc-Henri Frouin from a student project at ISEN engineering school, the company has raised €10 million (2023) for industrial market expansion and manufactures robots at a French facility. The product lineup includes Ned3 Pro for professional applications (500g payload, ±0.3mm accuracy, 50cm reach, from €6,900), Ned2 for education (300g payload, ±0.5mm accuracy, from €3,990), and the Discovery Bundle entry-level package (from €2,599). All robots are built on ROS (Robot Operating System) and support programming via Blockly visual blocks and Python through NiryoStudio, their no-code visual programming platform. NiryoAcademy provides tutorials and ready-to-use automation templates for Industry 4.0 skill development. Accessories include multiple gripper sizes, vacuum pumps, electromagnets, vision kits, and conveyors. The company emphasizes "human-centered robots" enabling users to "automate what doesn't seem possible" through simple deployment requiring minimal technical expertise. Notable achievements include over 450 active customers, 600+ educational institutions, 70,000+ trained engineers globally, and average 6-month ROI among industrial customers. Clients include Coca-Cola, STMicroelectronics, Siemens, Ariane Group, Imperial College London, and Penn State. Niryo's open-source STL files and code democratize robotics education while their professional line addresses SME automation needs at accessible price points.