Startups
Minerva Humanoids
Minerva Humanoids is a robotics company developing semi-autonomous humanoid robots for hazardous industrial and public-safety work. Its Roger robot allows specialists to perform manipulation tasks through remote operation using a virtual-reality headset, while its AI control system manages balance, navigation and fall recovery. The company targets dangerous energy-site operations and hazardous-material response, with trained operators retaining control of critical actions. Founded in late 2025, it is advancing prototypes and paid pilots from a San Francisco headquarters and offices in Massachusetts and Germany.
Founded 2025