Humanoid robot companies - makers, suppliers, researchers

UMA

Robot Maker

Paris, France

UMA (Universal Mechanical Assistant) is a European Physical AI company founded in Paris developing the next generation of intelligent humanoid robots. Founded by ex-Tesla, Google DeepMind, Nvidia, and Hugging Face leaders, UMA builds AI-powered bipedal robots called Northstar for manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics, featuring Real-Time Learning that lets robots learn new skills through demonstration.

Exotec

Robot Maker

Wasquehal, France

French warehouse automation company founded in 2015, developing the Skypod robotic system where autonomous robots climb tall racks to retrieve goods, enabling high-density, high-throughput order fulfillment for major retailers and e-commerce operators.

Robocath

Robot Maker

Rouen, France

Robocath designs, develops and commercializes smart robotic solutions to treat cardiovascular diseases. Its smart connected solutions aim to enhance hand gestures and make medical procedures safer using unique bionic technology that optimizes the safety of robotic-assisted coronary angioplasty.

Robot Studio

Robot Maker

Divonne-les-Bains, France

Robot Studio is a UK-based robotics company. Limited public information is available about this entity; it may be an early-stage startup or consultancy in the UK robotics ecosystem.

Enchanted Tools

Robot Maker

Paris, France

Enchanted Tools is a robotics company that builds useful and innovative humanoid robots to enhance lives and address concrete needs. The company emphasizes ethical and responsible practices and collaborates with partners on robotic technologies.

Pollen Robotics

Robot Maker

Bordeaux, France

Pollen Robotics develops practical, accessible robotic platforms for AI and robotics applications, emphasizing user interaction, open-source collaboration, and designs that work alongside humans. Based in Bordeaux, the company is focused on advancing robotics that benefits society.

Wandercraft

Robot Maker

Paris, France

Wandercraft develops self-balancing exoskeletons and humanoid robots for rehabilitation, personal mobility, and factory work. Its healthcare products include Atalante X and Eve, while Calvin-40 is designed for industrial deployment.

Manifest

Robot Maker

Toulouse, France

Manifest develops humanoids for European defence.

Open-source research humanoid platform, verified by its creator preprint (arXiv:2610.08737, 'PhoneBot: A Low-Cost Open Humanoid Robot Platform Reusing a Smartphone') by Ruochen Hou, Quanyou Wang and colleagues. Research/open platform, not a commercial availability claim. phonebot.com.au is an unrelated business.