Humanoid, a UK-based robotics company founded in 2024 by Artem Sokolov, announced a deal with Bosch to manufacture its HMND 01 robots for the European market [1, 2]. The companies revealed the partnership on May 21, 2026, including a simultaneous collaboration with Schaeffler to supply key components like actuators [1].
In March 2026, Humanoid and Bosch conducted a proof of concept test at Bosch’s logistics facility in Bühl, Germany. During the test, HMND 01 robots autonomously transferred boxes of five different sizes and weights from conveyors to trolleys, showcasing “full capability in a complex industrial workflow,” according to Humanoid [1, 2]. Humanoid said the test confirmed both the robots’ technical readiness and the scalability of the approach [2].
The HMND 01 is offered in two variants. The bipedal model stands 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighs 198 pounds, can walk nearly 5 feet per second, and operates for up to 3 hours on battery [2]. The wheeled version is larger at 7 feet 3 inches tall and 661 pounds. It moves faster at 6.6 feet per second and has a 4-hour battery life [2]. Both models can carry a payload of up to 33 pounds [2].
Bosch will contribute beyond production, providing strategic guidance, technical expertise, hardware design input, supply chain management, and cost optimization [2]. Humanoid’s strategy differs from other humanoid robot makers by emphasizing European suppliers and building circular partnerships where suppliers are also customers [1]. The company uses its AI framework KinetIQ to enable the robots to understand and interact with their environment [2].
Humanoid plans to deploy more than 1,000 HMND 01 robots at Schaeffler facilities initially. The company aims to scale production to 100,000 units by 2031, signaling ambitious expansion in industrial robotics across Europe [1].
