What United Robotics Group does

United Robotics Group (URG) is a German-headquartered service robotics company operating as a holding of 7-9 specialized robotics entities under the CobiotX concept, which the company positions as the "third generation" of service robotics centered on human-centered design. Founded in 2020 by Thomas Hähn (with operational roots tracing to Wassim Saeidi's WS System GmbH, established 2014), URG is majority-owned by RSBG SE (RAG-Stiftung's investment arm) with SoftBank Robotics Group as a minority shareholder, and is led by Founder & CEO Wassim Saeidi and Co-CEO & COO Kerstin Wagner following a September 2025 restructuring. The company develops, manufactures, and distributes a broad portfolio of service robots: uLab Mobile and uLab Kevin for laboratory automation, uClean Compact/Vacuum 40/Scrub 50 for autonomous cleaning, uLog Deliver 80/150/300 and uLog Lift for logistics, uServe for hospitality service, uLink for retail and warehouse modular tasks, uMe (humanoid, debuting at CES 2026) for human-centered interaction, and the legacy NAO, Pepper, ROBERT, Sawyer, and Plato products. Underlying technology includes the proprietary uGO no-code workflow software, an open API platform with MQTT and SILA 2/OPCUA/Rest integrations, and AI-powered navigation using LiDAR, 3D depth, and RGB cameras, with a generative-AI integration pairing NAO/Pepper with ChatGPT for educational use cases.

The business model combines four revenue streams: hardware sales of robotic units; Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) leasing and rental through the RobShare entity; licensing and technology partnerships (most notably the Fraunhofer IPA deal for KEVIN); and professional services covering implementation, integration, training, and operational handover. Pricing is quote-based and consultative rather than published, and the go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, anchored by recurring presence at major trade shows (CES, MEDICA, SLAS, VivaTech, Sirha Lyon, EquipHotel, IFAS, World Health Expo). URG reports 40,000+ robots deployed across 50+ countries and 10,000+ customers, with 1,000+ universities and research institutes using NAO. The company is vertically organized across life science, healthcare, hospitality, education, retail, intralogistics, and inspection/maintenance, with primary headquarters in Stuhr (Germany), a US hub in Santa Monica (California), and a major R&D presence in Valencia (Spain) via the Robotnik acquisition completed in January 2023. In September 2025, the group restructured under a new United Robotics Group (Holding) entity that consolidated all product-line patents, trademarks, and content rights.

The target customer base is enterprise buyers—medical and pharmaceutical labs, hospitals and rehabilitation centers, hotels and restaurants, universities, retail chains, and warehouse operators—facing workforce shortages, burnout, and the need for 24/7 operations in repetitive or hazardous tasks. URG's primary value proposition is the automation of low-value physical work (transporting microtitre plates, vacuuming, food delivery, sample handling) so that skilled staff can be redeployed to higher-value activity, supported by GDPR-compliant, ISO-certified hardware built in Europe and an open API architecture designed to integrate with existing LIMS, lab equipment, AMRs, AGVs, doors, and elevators.

Name

United Robotics Group

Legal name

United Robotics Group GmbH

Website

https://unitedrobotics.group

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

United Robotics Group is a German-headquartered ecosystem of 7-9 service robotics entities under the CobiotX brand, developing and selling cleaning, lab automation, hospitality, logistics, and humanoid robots (uLab, uClean, uLog, uServe, uLink, uMe, NAO, Pepper) to enterprise customers in life science, healthcare, hospitality, education, retail, and intralogistics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Service Robotics

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Service & Hospitality Robots (HDAAAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Robot Software, Autonomy Stacks & Simulation (ROS, digital twins) (HDAAAIAK), Industrial & Warehouse Robotics (HDAAAIAA), Robotic Vacuum & Floor Care Robots (CRACARAA), Humanoid & General-Purpose Robots (HDAAAIAJ), Industrial Robotics & Cobots (IMAIAMAB)

Keywords

• Service robotics
• Humanoid robots
• Lab automation
• Cleaning robots
• Delivery robots

Headquarters

HQ city

Bochum

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of robotic hardware including service robots, collaborative robots (cobots), autonomous mobile robots, and cleaning/delivery robots
2. Robot as a Service (RaaS): Rental and leasing of robotic products to customers while retaining ownership - provided by RobShare entity
3. Licensing and Technology Partnerships: Licensing agreements for technology such as KEVIN laboratory robot acquired from Fraunhofer IPA for manufacturing and distribution
4. Professional Services: Implementation, installation, testing, validation, training and operational handover services for robotic solutions

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

United Robotics Group develops, manufactures, and distributes service robots under its CobiotX concept for enterprise customers across life science, healthcare, hospitality, retail, education, and intralogistics. Its portfolio includes humanoid robots (uMe, NAO, Pepper), laboratory automation robots (uMobileLab, KEVIN, Plato), cleaning robots (uClean series), hospitality/delivery robots (uServe, uLog series), and the modular uLink series with open API. The company also offers Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) rentals via RobShare and professional implementation services.

Product overview

United Robotics Group (URG) offers a unified ecosystem of service robotics under the CobiotX concept (third generation of robots for humans). The portfolio includes uLab Mobile, uLab Kevin, and uLab (The Box) for life science and laboratory automation; uMe as a humanoid robot for human-centered interaction; uClean series (Compact, Vacuum 40, Scrub 50, C Dry, L Dry) for cleaning automation; uLog series (Deliver 80/150/300/300 XL, Lift, Locker) for logistics and material transport; uServe for hospitality service; and uLink as a modular platform with open API for retail and logistics integration. Educational robots include NAO and Pepper with ChatGPT. The company also offers ROBERT for rehabilitation and Plato as a service cobiot. Products are designed for industries including life science, healthcare, hospitality, education, retail, intralogistics, and maintenance/surveillance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CobiotX: Third generation of robotics - robots for humans, representing the company's collaborative service robotics philosophy
• uLab Series
• uClean Series
• uLog Series
• uServe
• uMe
• uLink

Products and services

• uMe Humanoid robot positioned to support environments where human-centered interaction and accessibility are important, such as education, caregiver assistance, and research settings. Combines visual perception, speech, and physical interaction capabilities.
• uMobileLab Mobile modular automation solution for laboratory staff that performs sample handling, de-capping, liquid handling, pipetting, barcode reading, and operates lab equipment such as centrifuges and analyzers. Communicates via MQTT and integrates with LIMS.
• KEVIN Laboratory Robot Autonomous mobile laboratory robot that automates transport of microtitre plates, racks, samples, consumables, and pipette tips, integrating into laboratory infrastructures via software agnostic plug & play solution with SILA 2, OPCUA, and Rest integrations.
• uClean Compact AI-powered cleaning robot for healthcare environments that automates vacuuming, scrubbing, sweeping, and dust mopping with smart navigation and sensors. GDPR compliant.
• uClean Vacuum 40 Floor cleaning robot with 24 KPA suction power and H13 HEPA filtration for medium to large spaces, combining AI navigation with LiDAR, 3D depth camera, and RGB camera for precise cleaning and detailed mapping.
• uClean Scrub 50 Versatile cleaning robot combining scrubbing, sweeping, and dust mopping with intelligent 3D LiDAR navigation, handling up to 1,490 m²/h cleaning efficiency. AI-powered spot cleaning and dirt detection sensors.
• uServe Serving cobiot designed to assist staff by handling food and drink delivery in dining areas, with smart trays and AI-powered navigation with 3D obstacle avoidance for restaurants, hotels, and healthcare facilities.
• uLog Deliver 80 Compact delivery robot optimized for transporting smaller loads in kitchens, hotels, or storage areas with 65kg payload capacity.
• uLog Deliver 150 Larger-capacity delivery robot designed for transporting heavier loads across warehouses, hotels, and restaurants with 150kg maximum load capacity. Complies with Machine Directive ISO 12100, ISO 13849, ISO 13850, IEC 60204-1.
• uLog Lift Autonomous transport robot designed for handling heavy loads up to 600kg, minimizing physical strain on workers while optimizing back-of-house operations in hotels and event spaces.
• uLink Series Mobile modular robot with open API for retail, warehouse logistics and manufacturing settings, supporting up to 60kg payload with 3D LiDAR navigation and 14-hour battery life. Enables seamless integration with AMRs, AGVs, automatic doors, and elevators.
• NAO Humanoid Robot Humanoid service robot used in education and research, featuring autonomous behavior for RoboCup Standard Platform League competitions and interactive robotics education. Combined with Blockly and Jupyter AI Package.
• Pepper Social Service Robot Social service robot combined with ChatGPT for interactive learning in educational institutions, offering extended communication including gestures and real-time interactions.
• ROBERT Rehabilitation Robot Advanced rehabilitation robot developed by Life Science Robotics supporting motor-assisted physical therapy for patients recovering from strokes, spinal injuries, or mobility-impacting conditions.
• Plato Service Cobiot Service cobiot designed to adapt to unique lab needs, streamlining workflows and revolutionizing scientific discovery approaches.
• uLog, uClean, and uServe Robot Series Series-level launch of uLog, uClean, and uServe CobiotX robot series expanding the company's portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces walking distances up to 70%
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability9 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Fraunhofer IPAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2023Technology partnership and licensing agreement for KEVIN laboratory robot. Fraunhofer IPA developed the autonomous mobile laboratory robot and licensed usage rights to URG for manufacturing, distribution, and further development. Partnership unlocks synergies for robot-based automation of laboratories.
• Robotnik Automation S.L.L.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2023Majority stake acquisition of Robotnik, leading provider of mobile service robotics with 20-year track record in design, manufacturing, and marketing of mobile robots and manipulators. Headquartered in Valencia, Spain with presence in Korea, Japan, China, Singapore, USA, France, Germany, and Italy.
• Siemens HealthineersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on 'The Box' lab solution - partnership between URG and Siemens Healthineers and HUS Diagnostic Center for enhanced efficiency and productivity in labs. Developed specifically for small to mid-sized labs.
• Life Science RoboticsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper of ROBERT rehabilitation robot - advanced rehabilitation robot for motor-assisted physical therapy supporting patients recovering from strokes, spinal injuries, or mobility-impacting conditions.
• Scuola di RoboticaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on NAO Challenge 2023 - educational competition for secondary schools focused on sustainability and 2030 Agenda. Organized with CampuStore and Fondazione CR Firenze.
• mR Mobile RobotscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary entity within URG ecosystem contributing to warehouse logistics robot development and fleet management solutions.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fetch Robotics (Zebra Technologies): Warehouse AMRs and mobile manipulation platforms, now part of Zebra Technologies—directly comparable to URG's warehouse logistics and modular uLink platforms serving intralogistics customers.
• Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR): Specialist in autonomous mobile robots for industrial and healthcare intralogistics—directly comparable to URG's uLog and uLink delivery platforms in warehouses, hospitals, and hospitality back-of-house.
• Bear Robotics: US-based service robotics company focused on restaurant and hospitality food delivery robots (Servi), directly overlapping with URG's uServe and uLog hospitality product lines.
• Boston Dynamics: Advanced robotics developer of Spot, Stretch, and Atlas—competing with URG in warehouse logistics (Stretch), inspection (Spot), and humanoid (uMe vs. Atlas) categories, though with much deeper capital resources.
• Pudu Robotics: Chinese leader in commercial service robots for delivery, cleaning, and hospitality—competing head-to-head with URG's uServe, uLog, and uClean series in restaurants, hotels, and retail.
• SoftBank Robotics Group: SoftBank Robotics previously owned Aldebaran (NAO, Pepper) and now holds a minority stake in URG, making it both a shareholder and direct peer in humanoid and service robotics for education, retail, and healthcare.
• Geek+: Global AMR specialist for warehouse picking, sorting, and material handling—directly comparable to URG's warehouse and intralogistics robots acquired via Robotnik and the uLog series.

Broad incumbents

• ABB Robotics: Global industrial and collaborative robotics incumbent offering articulated robots, cobots (GoFa, SWIFTI), and increasingly autonomous mobile robots in adjacent service categories such as healthcare logistics and hospitality.
• KUKA Robotics: German-headquartered (Midea-owned) industrial and collaborative robotics company with expanding service robotics offerings in healthcare, intralogistics, and retail—directly competing with URG's CobiotX portfolio.
• Omron Automation: Industrial automation incumbent with a sizable mobile robot portfolio (LD series) for factories and warehouses, plus cobot offerings—competing with URG's intralogistics and collaborative robotics lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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