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Marie-Elisabeth Makohl founded Seal Robotics together with Daniel Leidner in 2025. The company develops modular robotic systems that automate safety-critical, manually executed processes in terminal logistics, particularly tasks related to handling twistlocks and bolts for securing freight containers on ships and trains. The technology aims to improve reliability, efficiency, and workplace safety by taking over repetitive, dangerous work steps that are traditionally performed under time pressure.

The Munich-based startup Seal Robotics automates safety-critical work steps in container handling. With robotics expertise from aerospace and a clear data-first approach, the founding team led by CEO Marie-Elisabeth Makohl and CTO Daniel Leidner wants to make terminals worldwide more efficient, safer, and future-proof.

Munich-based startup Seal Robotics receives fresh pre-seed capital to bring robotic systems for safety-critical container handling tasks faster into terminal operations and expand pilot projects internationally.