UMA
UMA (Universal Mechanical Assistant) is a Paris-based robotics startup, led by former Tesla Optimus researcher Rémi Cadène, building lightweight general-purpose humanoid robots for European industry and, later, homes.
UMA Robots
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Northstar
Manufactured by UMA
Northstar is UMA's first flagship general-purpose humanoid, unveiled in July 2026 about nine months after the Paris startup emerged from stealth. UMA describes it as a lightweight, repairable bipedal robot with a soft outer shell, visible mechanical joints and a neutral visor, designed to learn skills in real time from human demonstration. It targets European factories, warehouses and healthcare pilots first, and homes later, under a robots-as-a-service model.
Frequently Asked Questions
6 AnswersVerified answers, company specifications, and deployment details about UMA
What robot models does UMA manufacture?
UMA manufactures 1 robot model in the Origin of Bots database, including Northstar.
Where is UMA headquartered and when was it founded?
UMA is headquartered in France.
What industries and domains does UMA focus on?
UMA develops robotics solutions primarily targeting Humanoid Robotics, Logistics, Manufacturing, Healthcare.
What core technologies and engineering stacks power UMA's robots?
UMA's platform leverages Real-Time Learning from demonstration, Lightweight repairable humanoids, Open-source robotics (LeRobot heritage) to deliver high-performance autonomy and hardware reliability.
Which geographic markets does UMA serve?
UMA currently deploys and supports hardware across Manufacturing, Logistics, Healthcare.
How can commercial buyers and partners contact UMA?
You can reach UMA directly via their official website at https://uma.bot.
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