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In Paris, a collective of AI and robotics experts has formed a new humanoid startup called UMA, short for Universal Mechanical Assistant.

Tesla Optimus Veteran Unveils UMA’s First Humanoid Robot Worker in Paris

July 9, 2026 by Mike Kalil
UMA CEO Remi Cadene unveils his startup's Northstar humanoid robot at Machina 2026 in Paris

The French startup UMA just unveiled its flagship humanoid robot worker just nine months after its founding.

Next-Gen EU Humanoids Rise But Face a Steep Climb Ahead

February 24, 2026December 11, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Illustration: European Humanoid Robotics

A wave of new European startups is racing into the humanoid boom, facing an uphill battle going against US and Chinese firms with deeper funding, stronger supply chains, and far fewer regulatory hurdles.

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