Rebl Industries signs deals with H&M, and IKEA for AI-powered robots

Rebl Industries, a Swedish robotics company, recently annnounced it has signed framework agreements with global fashion and design companies H&M and IKEA Svenska AB to deploy its robots-as-a-service (RaaS) solutions.

The AI-powered  robots have been successfully used in real production environments for years, the company said.. They are designed to automate tasks like sorting, palletising, and depalletising – relieving warehouse staff from repetitive and physically demanding work. The robots are deployed rapidly as a performance-based service, without requiring a large upfront investment, an approach challenging traditional automation models.

Now, Rebl explained it is entering a new phase with comprehensive agreements with H&M and IKEA. Since the summer of 2024, H&M has been using Rebl’s  robots at its Nordics online sales warehouse in Sweden. This combination of process supporting technology and teamwork has produced positive results, by enhancing production predictability and efficiency. More locations are planned to follow, Rebl added.

To accelerate its global expansion, Rebl Industries has appointed Nicholas Tengelin, a seasoned executive from the automotive industry, having held senior leadership roles at Volvo Cars, Hedin Mobility Group and Hogia, as its first external CEO. His mandate is to rapidly scale and industrialise Rebl’s position as the global leader in next-generation robotics.

“We’re excited to partner with international companies like H&M and IKEA. Our AI-powered robots quickly step into warehouse operations, supporting a decrease in repetitive tasks for employees and an increase in overall efficiency. This game-changing technology opens new automation possibilities for sectors previously unable to leverage robotics,” says Nicholas Tengelin, CEO of Rebl Industries.

Rebl offers RaaS agreements, which the company says holds the unique advantage that customers pay for the work performed rather than the hardware itself. The robots, equipped with proprietary software, AI, and advanced sensors, can identify, pick, move, and load unsorted goods of varying sizes and packaging in real time. They feature an intuitive interface for human interaction and are part of a neural network that enables shared learning, continuously improving their performance. 

Founded in 2018, Rebl Industries operates out of Gothenburg, Borås, and Skövde in Sweden. Since 2021, the company has been backed by the privately owned Pulsen Group, led by Jonus Bartholdson.

“This is just the beginning. Bringing Nicholas onboard is a major step toward building a leading robotics hub and scaling our solutions globally. With his leadership, alongside our talented team and strong partnerships, Rebl Industries is well-positioned to make a meaningful impact in warehouse robotics,” says Alexander Westerling, Co-founder of Rebl Industries and CEO of Pulsen Fusion.