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Zurich startup Enact raises $30M to give robots a sense of touch

Source: The Next WebDarius PopaOctober 22, 2026
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Enact Intelligence emerged from stealth with a $30M pre-seed round from redalpine, Notion Capital and firstminute capital. The startup builds robots equipped with force and touch sensing through motor-based systems instead of relying solely on visual input. Founder Manuel Yves Galliker previously led software engineering for 1X's NEO humanoid robot.

Key points

  • $30M pre-seed funding from three investors
  • Tactile sensing through motors, not cameras
  • Founder from 1X humanoid robotics background

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