Humanoid
UK-based AI and robotics company, founded in 2024 by Artem Sokolov. Builds wheeled humanoid platforms (HMND 01 / wheeled "Alpha" line) aimed at live…
Humanoid Robotics · Humanoid
UK-based AI and robotics company, founded in 2024 by Artem Sokolov. Builds wheeled humanoid platforms (HMND 01 / wheeled "Alpha" line) aimed at live manufacturing operations. Tested its HMND 01 wheeled Alpha at Siemens' electronics factory in Erlangen, Germany, reportedly meeting target performance metrics including ~60 tote moves per hour. On May 13, 2026 signed a binding phased deployment agreement with Schaeffler to roll out an estimated 1,000–2,000 wheeled units across Schaeffler's global sites by 2032, plus a 5-year actuator supply agreement under which Schaeffler becomes Humanoid's preferred actuator supplier through 2031. One of the youngest companies to land a large-scale factory-floor humanoid contract.
Recent moves
- 2026-05-13 — Signs Schaeffler deployment + actuator-supply deal; up to 2,000 wheeled units by 2032, first systems live in Germany by end of 2026. See 2026-05-13-humanoid-schaeffler-deal.
- (prior) — HMND 01 wheeled Alpha tested at Siemens Erlangen electronics factory; ~60 tote moves/hour reported.
Key people
- Artem Sokolov — Founder
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First seen: 2026-05-14 · Last seen: 2026-05-17 · 1 mention