About PPM Robotics AS
People and robots in seamless harmony and synergy.
PPM Robotics AS was founded in Trondheim in 2000 by PhD Trygve Thomessen and MSc Per Kristian Sannæs.
The company was established to develop business opportunities in high-tech robotic solutions for the industry.
From industry to elderly care
Since its establishment, PPM has delivered successfullrobotic systems for small-series production to customers in Norway, Europe and Japan.
In 2019, PPM initiated a strategic transition into the service robotics market for elderly care. Today, the company's main focus is INGUNN, PPM's service robot developed for nursing home environments.
Why elderly care?
The elderly care sector is facing increasing pressure from demographic change and shortage of healthcare personnel.
PPM’s extensive industrial experience, combined with the current lack of dedicated service robots for nursing homes, positions the company well to contribute to the development of this emerging field.
Company history
2000
Productive Programming Methods AS is founded
The company was founded by PhD Trygve Thomessen and MSc Per Kristian Sannæs to create new, highly flexible industrial robot solutions based on strong R&D competence.
2004
The company name is shortened to PPM
The company name was shortened to PPM, which became the established name for the company’s robotics activities.
2010
Strategic partnership with NACHI-Fujikoshi
PPM entered a strategic partnership with the Japanese robot manufacturer NACHI-Fujikoshi and expanded its activities to Asia by delivering the FlexGui software module for NACHI robot control.
2019
Strategic move toward service robots in elderly care
PPM started a strategic process to enter the market for service robots in elderly care, in response to the need for new technology that can help address the challenges of ageing populations and shortage of healthcare personnel.
2023
Collaboration with KOMPAÏ Robotics SAS
PPM became a shareholder in the French service robot manufacturer KOMPAÏ Robotics SAS. Together, PPM and KOMPAÏ work with advanced technology for service robots with artificial social capabilities, especially directed toward use in modern nursing homes and hospitals.
2025
First installation of nursing home robot, INGUNN
PPM's nursing home robot, INGUNN, is deployed at Persaunet Health and Welfare Centre in Trondheim
Experience as a foundation
Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in industry and R&D, PPM delivers functional, user-friendly, safe, and reliable service robot solutions that are installed and certified in accordance with modern quality and safety standards.
Professor PhD Trygve Thomessen
General Manager / Head of R&D
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