Oversonic Robotics launches humanoid robot RoBee in US market - Robotics & Automation News

by Sam Francis

Oversonic Robotics introduced its humanoid robot RoBee to the US market earlier this month, marking a step in the Italian company’s plans to expand internationally and deepen its presence in healthcare and advanced manufacturing.

The company said RoBee, its latest-generation cognitive humanoid robot, was designed for use in healthcare, care services, and industrial environments.

Oversonic positioned the system as part of its broader effort to develop humanoid robots capable of operating in regulated and safety-critical settings.

Focus on healthcare and aerospace In 2024, Oversonic was named by CB Insights as one of the “Leading Public Players in Humanoid Robotics” for the industrial sector and was also included in LinkedIn’s Top Startups list.

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Company background

Founded in 2020, Oversonic Robotics designs and manufactures cognitive humanoid robots in Italy. The company said RoBee was already operational in several Italian industrial facilities and involved in experimental programmes within hospitals.

Oversonic operates production and development facilities in Lombardy and Trentino, and maintains offices in Milan and Rovereto. The company employs around 65 people, including engineers specialising in computer science, mechanical engineering, and electronics.