Overview
Ultra is a robotics company founded in 2024 [5] and headquartered in New York City [4]. The company builds practical, general-purpose robots for repetitive industrial tasks [1]. Ultra's robots are designed for zero integration, capable of being installed in hours rather than weeks, and can quickly learn new tasks [2]. The company was founded by a team of three-time entrepreneurs with a decade of collaboration [2] and currently has a team size of 4 [6]. Ultra is backed by Y Combinator, having been accepted into the Summer 2024 batch [3]. According to the company, robots are already deployed in the field generating revenue and data, with plans to rapidly scale deployments [2].
Ultra builds practical, general-purpose robots that are deploying—and producing ROI—today. Unlike traditional industrial automation that’s rigid and complex, our robots are zero integration (able to be installed in hours, not weeks) and are highly flexible, capable of quickly learning new tasks and delivering immediate value to customers. Founded by a team of three-time entrepreneurs with a decade of collaboration, Ultra moves fast. We already have robots in the field generating revenue and data, with plans to rapidly scale deployments this year. [2]
New York City [4]
2024 [5]
Y Combinator's directory lists the company location as New York City, NY, USA. [8]
Growth & traction
4 [6]
Y Combinator lists a team size of 4. [10]
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