Industrial robotsAutofuelCommercially available
Autofuel
By Autofuel
Robot arm beside an existing dispenser that refuels cars automatically.
Autofuel is a robotic refuelling solution placed beside an existing dispenser; manual refuelling remains possible. An AI system positions the car with a stated accuracy of ±1 mm and licence-plate recognition links the vehicle to customer, payment and fuel type. By changing the tool the robot can, according to the manufacturer, also deliver electricity, hydrogen, CNG and LNG. The manufacturer states that the system is in daily operation at commercial fuel stations. Most customers receive a special tank cap. Availability in the Netherlands has not been confirmed.
Status 2026
Commercially availableThis model is listed as commercially available. Delivery, configuration and support vary by supplier and region.- ProductionIndustrial robot
Reprogrammable manipulator (robot arm) with three or more axes, for automation in industry.
- ModularRefuelling robot for fuel stations
In the industrial robots category.
What is Autofuel?
Autofuel is an industrial robot from Autofuel from Denmark, listed for refuelling without leaving the car at fuel stations and refuelling with customer recognition and automatic payment. Market status: commercially available. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
Application
What was Autofuel developed for?
Refuelling without leaving the car at fuel stations
Refuelling with customer recognition and automatic payment
Business fit
When might Autofuel be a fit?
An initial view based on the recorded category and model information
May be suitable for
- Organisations assessing a robot for a defined task and work environment.
- Teams comparing the robot's recorded profile with other options.
- Businesses that want to validate the application and integration requirements.
Considerations
- Confirm capabilities and current availability with the manufacturer or supplier.
- Check the work environment, integration needs and local support before selecting a model.
Facts
Did you know?
Notable facts about Autofuel, its manufacturer and this type of robot
- 2021
According to ISO 8373:2021, an industrial robot is an automatically controlled manipulator that is reprogrammable, has multiple purposes and can be programmed in three or more axes.
Source: IFR, Industrial robots (ISO 8373) - 1961
In 1961 the Unimate was installed on a General Motors assembly line in Ewing Township, New Jersey. Guinness World Records lists it as the first industrial production robot.
Source: Guinness World Records, First industrial production robot - 2025
A safety standard for industrial robots, ISO 10218-1, appeared in February 2025 as its third edition.
Source: ISO 10218-1:2025 - 2023
Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (the Machinery Regulation) replaces Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and applies from 20 January 2027.
Source: EU-OSHA, Regulation (EU) 2023/1230
Market and supply
Is Autofuel available?
A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time
What is settled?
Checked 8 November 2026- Market statusCommercially availableconfirmed
The model is on sale; you can request it from a supplier.
- RegionDenmarkconfirmed
Where the model is supplied, according to the profile.
- Lease / RaaSNot confirmednot confirmed
No supplier has confirmed lease or robot-as-a-service.
- RentalNot confirmednot confirmed
No supplier has confirmed rental.
2 of 4 settled. The rest depends on the supplier.
Ask about availabilityManufacturer
Autofuel
Autofuel is listed in the Robotleasen directory with one robot model.
OUR INTERPRETATION
Our perspective on Autofuel
Autofuel is a robotic refuelling solution placed beside an existing dispenser; manual refuelling remains possible. An AI system positions the car with a stated accuracy of ±1 mm and licence-plate recognition links the vehicle to customer, payment and fuel type. By changing the tool the robot can, according to the manufacturer, also deliver electricity, hydrogen, CNG and LNG. The manufacturer states that the system is in daily operation at commercial fuel stations. Most customers receive a special tank cap. Availability in the Netherlands has not been confirmed.
Lease or rent
Can you lease this robot?
Leasing options for this model are not in our data. Ask the supplier about leasing, rental or Robot-as-a-Service, or use our request page for advice.
Compare
Compare Autofuel with alternatives
| Feature | AutofuelAutofuel · this robot | Motoman MOTOMINIYaskawa | Motoman PL190Yaskawa | Motoman PL320Yaskawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available |
| Application | Refuelling without leaving the car at fuel stations, Refuelling with customer recognition and automatic payment | Assembly, Handling | Palletising | Palletising |
| Deployment | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Region | Denmark | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed |
| Difference | — | Different application: assembly | Different application: palletising | Different application: palletising |
| Link | View robot | View robot | View robot |
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Autofuel
What is the Autofuel?
Autofuel is an industrial robot from Autofuel from Denmark, listed for refuelling without leaving the car at fuel stations and refuelling with customer recognition and automatic payment. Market status: commercially available. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
Which supplier is listed for the Autofuel?
Autofuel is listed under Autofuel, based in Denmark. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the Autofuel available to buy or lease in the Netherlands?
Commercially available. Deployment: not confirmed. Whether this model is available to buy, rent or lease in the Netherlands depends on the supplier. Ask a supplier to confirm current availability.
How much does the Autofuel cost?
No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier.
What is the Autofuel used for?
The applications listed for the Autofuel include refuelling without leaving the car at fuel stations and refuelling with customer recognition and automatic payment.
What are alternatives to the Autofuel?
Profiles include Yaskawa Motoman MOTOMINI, Yaskawa Motoman PL190 and Yaskawa Motoman PL320. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
Next step
Could Autofuel fit your organisation?
Review the recorded market status, applications and alternatives for this robot. We do not sell robots ourselves, but help you compare suppliers and terms.
Sources and checks
Checked against the manufacturer · last checked
- Manufacturer autofuel.eu
Specifications are generally based on manufacturer information and have not been measured by Robotleasen. See our editorial approach.