Powered by a new $32M investment round, Trener Robotics' Acteris platform replaces rigid procedural coding with pre-trained Physical AI skills, letting CNC operators describe robotic tasks in their own words, turning conversational input into executable automation. Acteris is a software-defined intelligence layer in the factory stack, empowering robots to self-learn and adapt to high-mix production while providing integrators with a standardized suite to transform one-off projects into scalable, repeatable applications.
"For decades, the power of industrial robotics has been limited by the complexity of a dynamic world, confining millions of robotic arms to repetitive, single-purpose tasks in highly controlled environments," said a company spokesperson. "With the Acteris platform, Trener Robotics (formerly T-Robotics) is fundamentally changing this paradigm."
Dr. Asad Tirmizi, co-founder and CEO of Trener Robotics, said: "By replacing procedural programming with pre-trained AI skills, we give robots the ability to understand and act with true intelligence learned from data extracted from humans, robots, and videos of industrial processes."
The funding will be used to support training Trener Robotics' Acteris with new CNC machine tending knowledge, distribution expansion into new markets, and hiring talent to address rapidly scaling demand.
"This fresh capital allows us to further accelerate our mission to make AI models the new standard for robot operations, turning the millions of existing robots and tens of millions of robots yet to be deployed, into intelligent, self-learning teammates for manufacturers of all sizes," said Tirmizi.
Acteris is a practical, shop-floor-proven solution. Trener Robotics' first focus area is robotic CNC machine tending with other high-demand applications to follow.
According to the company, machine shops using Acteris gain:
- An agentic user interface that enables robots to be controlled through natural conversation, intuitive task sequences, and high-fidelity simulation. It empowers any user, regardless of robotics expertise, to run high-performance robotic applications.
- Part identification and handling even under adverse conditions
- Optimized robot motions that react to changes, delivering greater robustness
- Intelligent collision avoidance and enhanced safety features that mimic common sense
- Real-time production dashboards for performance monitoring.
Trener Robotics has built rapid momentum with more than 15 solution and integration partners across Europe and the U.S. that now provide Acteris-powered turn-key solutions-including the robot, gripper, and software-all pre-integrated and production-ready. Acteris is currently directly compatible with ABB, Universal Robots, and FANUC, with more leading robot brands to follow.
"Our go-to-market strategy is to empower system integrators and OEMs with a robot AI skills platform for deploying and controlling robots across diverse industrial environments," said Tirmizi. "By utilizing standardized robot and application logic, Acteris provides a reduced programming burden, shorter project timelines, and a modern operator experience that aligns integrator productivity with end customer quality. This approach transforms one-off integrator projects into repeatable, scalable solutions designed for speed, consistency, and predictability."
The company is actively looking to expand its global integrator network.
For more information contact:
Trener Robotics
145 Nicholson Lane
San Jose, CA 95134
www.trener.ai