Heima

Heima (pronounced Hey Ma’)—meaning dark horse in Mandarin (黑马)— is an AI robotics start-up. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing state-of-the-art, humanoid robots for residential use. At Heima Inc., we’re committed to a bold, yet straightforward goal: to put a capable, affordable humanoid robot in every home by 2035. Drawing on advanced robotics and embodied intelligence breakthroughs—combined with a globally optimized supply chain—we are primed to revolutionize the home robot[1][2]

2025 Founded1 Person on the graph

Overview

Heima is an AI robotics start-up listed in the New York City AI scene[1]. The company, whose name means "dark horse" in Mandarin[2], specializes in designing and manufacturing humanoid robots for residential use[2]. Founded in 2025[2], Heima has stated a goal to put capable, affordable humanoid robots in homes by 2035[2]. The company's approach draws on advances in robotics and embodied intelligence, combined with a globally optimized supply chain[2]. As of available records, Heima operates in the robotics engineering industry[3].

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LinkedIn lists 3 people working at Heima. [4]

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