Technology from leading European research - made in Bremen.

Ubica Robotics was born from the vision of digitally transforming brick-and-mortar retail. What began as a research project became a product that can recognize and understand its environment — creating process intelligence from it.
Today, Ubica Robotics is a scale-up with more than 70 experts working every day to help shape the future of retail.

Wissenschaftspreis 2022: “Best Startup in Retail”

TechTransfer Award 2022: “Best Robotics Spin-off in Europe”

ZukunftHandel Award 2023: “1st Place in the Innovation Strategists Category”

reta europe awards 2024: “Best AI & Robotics Application”

From Research to real-world application.

2026

Presentation of the latest robot generation at EuroShop 2026

2025

Series B funding round

More than 250 robots in live operation.

More than 70 employees

2022

Start of series production with more than 50 robots in live operation.

Series A funding round

2020

EXIST Research Transfer for university spin-off.

Founding of Ubica Robotics GmbH.

Successful seed funding round.

2017

Development begins as part of the EU research project REFILLS.

Our mission.

Our mission is to translate complex technologies into reliable, scalable systems that create real added value.
At Ubica, we work independently, collaboratively, and with a passion for innovation. We are committed to thinking things through thoroughly, implementing them together, and boldly developing them further.
This is how we create future-ready solutions that enable long-term partnerships.

Our vision.

We believe in a future where bold technological innovation and thoughtful decision-making go hand in hand. Ubica aims to set new standards for how complex systems in retail are responsibly developed and deployed—through teamwork, strong partnerships, and a commitment to creating impact beyond the moment.

Our founding team.

Georg Bartels

CTO

Alexis Maldonado

Hardware Lead

Ferenc Bálint-Benczédi

Perception Lead

Jonas Reiling

CEO

Ubica combines start-up drive, a passion for technology, and German engineering: for our customers, we turn innovative ideas into carefully planned and reliably executed solutions.

Georg

Retail works best when people, processes, and technology interact seamlessly. With Ubica, we support employees and make workflows smarter — from the warehouse to the shop floor.

Jonas

Become part of the team.

Jobs at Ubica Robotics.

Our way of working is defined by open, equal exchange, trust, and flat hierarchies. Everyone is encouraged to contribute and can make a real impact by driving the company forward with their ideas.

Our investors.

More than capital: strategic investors from the retail sector — investors with real industry expertise and operational strength who support and advise us.