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.
Key takeaways
The most recent coverage shows that humanoid robots are moving from prototype showcases toward limited commercial use, but widespread adoption remains constrained. A Counterpoint analysis released on 30 January 2026 reported that global installations of humanoid robots passed 16,000 units in 2025, with Shanghai‑based AgiBot leading the market (≈31 % share) followed by Unitree (≈27 %) and UBTech, Leju, and Tesla each holding around 5 % of deployments. The top five suppliers together accounted for roughly 73 % of installations, indicating that a few manufacturers dominate early sales across hospitality, entertainment, manufacturing and logistics. At the same time, Gartner warned that fewer than 20 companies are likely to run humanoids at scale by 2028, noting that most deployments will stay in tightly controlled environments rather than high‑throughput production lines. New product launches illustrate niche market entries: Fauna Robotics introduced “Sprout,” a 1‑meter‑tall, soft‑foamed humanoid aimed at homes and educational settings, with early customers including Disney and Boston Dynamics; Oversonic Robotics brought its cognitive RoBee robot to the U.S. market, targeting healthcare, care services and regulated industrial sites. Industry demonstrations also continued to draw attention: Boston Dynamics’ Atlas performed tasks at Hyundai’s Georgia plant, marking the first factory‑floor use of the biped; the British startup Humanoid showed its HMND 01 robot at CES 2026, reporting about 25,000 pre‑orders and pilot programs with six Fortune 500 firms; and Nvidia’s focus on “physical AI” was highlighted alongside these demos. Overall, the latest data suggest a modest but growing deployment base concentrated among a handful of Chinese and U.S. suppliers, while analysts remain cautious that large‑scale, cost‑effective use of humanoid robots in dynamic, high‑throughput environments is still several years away.
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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Related stories you might also like… The demonstrations focused on the robot’s cognitive capabilities and its suitability for environments requiring close interaction with people.
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.
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