We are voraus
We combine unique technology with a championship team.
We combine unique technology with a championship team.

Years of experience
200+
Proven expertise in robotics, automation, and software development.
As the successor of the cobot pioneer Yuanda Robotics, voraus, with over 30 employees, uniquely combines the methods of modern software development (IT) with those of automation technology (OT) – flexibly and reliable without compromises.
High-quality solutions for your productive operation.
We are voraus
The founders
Behind voraus are experienced founders and successful entrepreneurs. Robotics and automation are our origins and deep tech is our passion. We are convinced that technology has unique potential in industry and far beyond. We exploit and create added value for everyone.
CEO
Dr.-Ing. Jens Kotlarski

Jens studied mechanical engineering in Hanover. Then, he completed his doctorate in robotics and founded his first tech company in 2012. In addition, in 2017, he founded the cobot manufacturer Yuanda Robotics, which he transformed to voraus robotik at the beginning of 2022 with a 100% software focus.
Commercial Director
Philipp Georgi

Philipp studied industrial engineering, business administration, and politics in Berlin and the USA. Until 2011, he held management positions at a publishing house. In 2011, he founded an e-commerce company in Shanghai, which he sold in 2016 and subsequently founded a holding company for small industrial companies.
CGO
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Tobias Ortmaier

Tobias studied electrical engineering and information technology in Munich. He completed his doctorate at the Technical University of Munich, conducted research at the German Aerospace Center, and was subsequently project manager at KUKA Roboter GmbH. As a professor, he headed the Institute of Mechatronic Systems at Leibniz Universität Hannover for twelve years. After giving up his professorship, he worked for avateramedical as CTO.
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The co-founders
CTO
Jan Carstensen

Computer Scientist, VP Real-Time Systems, Head of Automated Testing at Yuanda Robotics.
COO
Nico Angerstein

Electrical Engineer, Head of the hardware and production department at Yuanda Robotics.
Product Director
Dr.-Ing. Andreas Schoob

Mechatronics Engineer, Doctorade in Computer Vision, VP Medical Robotics and Image Processing, Head of Vision and AI at Yuanda Robotics.
Research Director
Dr.-Ing. Julian Öltjen

Mechanical Engineer, PhD in Robotics, VP Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Head of Robotics at Yuanda Robotics.
You want to change the world of automation?
Ob Tech, Design oder Sales. Ob studiert, ausgebildet oder überdurchschnittlich erfahren.
We look forward to welcoming you in our championship team.