Oversonic Robotics, an Italian company specialized in cognitive humanoid robotics, signed an agreement with STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor company, for the supply of custom RoBee cognitive humanoid robots to be introduced into production and logistics processes at several ST plants worldwide.
The agreement marks the operational integration of cognitive humanoid robots in the semiconductor sector. The first unit is deployed in STMicroelectronics' advanced packaging and test fab in Malta.
RoBee is certified for use in both industrial and healthcare sectors. It is operational in several Italian companies and involved in experimental programs within hospitals.
Fabio Puglia, President of Oversonic Robotics, stated that the partnership with STMicroelectronics embodies the vision of cognitive robotics that Oversonic has brought to the industrial and healthcare markets. He noted that introducing cognitive humanoid robots in a semiconductor production context involves meeting standards in reliability, safety, and operational continuity.
Fabio Gualandris, President Quality, Manufacturing and Technology of STMicroelectronics, stated that deploying automation and robotics solutions at scale is a key parameter for long-term competitiveness in advanced manufacturing. He described humanoids integration as the next frontier, adding that Oversonic's cognitive humanoid robots support complex tasks, enable management of complex manufacturing flows for new products, enhance product quality, and shorten cycle times. These capabilities cooperate with industrial automation and agentics-based software systems to increase employee safety, service continuity, and overall efficiency.
Under the agreement, Oversonic Robotics will collaborate with STMicroelectronics at CES to conduct live demonstrations of the RoBee humanoid robot and applications developed for advanced production and manufacturing contexts. The demonstration serves as the international launch of the collaboration, with involvement from robotic systems engineering and automation experts from both companies.
