Roboxi

About Roboxi

Roboxi, founded in 2018, is a technology company based in Stavanger, Norway, that specializes in developing autonomous, AI-driven solutions for airport airside operations. The company was established by a team of innovators and engineers, with Ken Erik Steine listed as a Founder and COO and Magnus O. Finnesand as the CEO. Roboxi targets the global aviation market, providing its systems to airports seeking to enhance safety, improve operational efficiency, and reduce costs associated with manual inspections and maintenance.The company's business model centers on providing advanced robotic systems and API-driven platforms that digitalize and automate critical airside tasks. Its modular, multi-functional vehicle, developed with partners like Velo Robotics and powered by GEM in-wheel electric drives, can perform several operations simultaneously. A key offering is the world's first approved automatic AI-based Foreign Object Debris (FOD) detection and collection system, developed in collaboration with Avinor and the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority. This system uses AI, cameras, and robotics to identify and remove debris from runways and taxiways, which is a major cause of financial loss and safety incidents for airlines.Beyond FOD management, Roboxi's technology extends to other critical airside functions. These include automated inspections of runway lighting systems to identify faults, real-time pavement surface monitoring to detect deterioration, and continuous bird detection and deterrence to mitigate bird strikes. All operations can be managed from a single remote command center. The company has established projects and conducted tests with major international airports, including Schiphol (Amsterdam), Frankfurt, Dallas, and Firenze. In May 2026, Roboxi announced it had raised approximately €13 million in a new share issue to support its growth, scale operations, and further invest in development.Keywords: Airside automation, FOD detection, airport robotics, runway safety, autonomous inspection, aviation technology, pavement monitoring, bird deterrent, foreign object debris collection, AI-driven aviation solutions, airport maintenance, taxiway inspection, airside operations, robotic systems, Avinor, Stavanger, Magnus O. Finnesand, Ken Erik Steine, airport safety systems, automated wildlife deterrence