Germany’s Flexoo, a 2023 spin-off from InnovationLab GmbH, secured €11 million to scale its ultra-thin sensor technology powering NASA’s lunar rover and enabling Physical AI across industries.
NASA Lunar Mission Breakthrough
Flexoo’s printed heaters and BaMoS battery monitoring system protect NASA’s Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) from extreme cold, radiation, and vacuum conditions. The flexible PTC heaters maintain electronics during lunar nights, while real-time temperature and pressure sensors in pouch batteries boost capacity by up to 5% without redesigns, providing critical data for mission success.
Physical AI Platform Innovation
Flexoo bridges hardware and AI with free-form, printed sensors that integrate into any surface for precise real-time data. Applications span battery optimization, industrial IoT, robotics, and sustainability, addressing AI’s need for physical inputs where traditional sensors fail.
The scalable platform offers contract engineering, manufacturing, printed antennas, Flex PCBs, and foil heaters, validated by major battery manufacturers.
Funding and Strategic Growth
Led by eCAPITAL Entrepreneurial Partners and AUMOVIO, the round fuels global expansion targeting multi-billion markets in automotive, aerospace, and energy. CEO Dr. Michael Kröger emphasized: “Only ultra-thin sensors make Physical AI possible,” highlighting patented tech’s competitive edge.
