On Tuesday, London-based Humanoid, an AI and robotics startup, released a new product video featuring a first look at its general-purpose humanoid robot HMND 01 in action.
The videos showcase the robot’s mechanical design, advanced motion control, and AI integration, marking a major step towards efficient human-robot collaboration.
Founded in 2024 by serial entrepreneur Artem Sokolov, Humanoid is on a mission to develop commercially scalable, and safe robots.
“At Humanoid, our team believes in a future where humans and machines work side by side, not in competition, but in harmony. This societal shift will address social issues such as workforce shortages and the aging population while giving people more freedom to focus on more creative and meaningful work. The strongest argument in favor of humanoids is that the world is already designed for humans, so they can seamlessly integrate and quickly adapt to existing environments,” says Artem Sokolov, Humanoid’s founder.
Humanoid’s HMND 01: Specs and applications
HMND 01, is a next-generation labor automation unit standing 175 cm (5’9”) tall and weighing 70 kg (154 lbs).
According to the company, it can reach a walking speed of 1.5 m/s (5.4 km/h), with an average runtime of 4 hours and a payload capacity of 15 kg (33 lbs).
The UK company also claims that its robot achieves human-level or higher manipulation speeds for complex tasks and can navigate confined spaces with exceptional accuracy.
The robot’s hardware and software are designed with a modular concept.
Customers could incorporate different upper-body, lower-body, and end-effector configurations to ensure adaptability, better meet their requirements, and reduce costs.
Moreover, HMND 01 features a wide range of interchangeable garments protecting its systems and the surrounding environment.
They will provide highly efficient services across various use cases and industries, starting with industrial applications such as goods handling, picking and packing, kitting, and part handling.
HMND 01 could enhance automation levels in retail and manufacturing facilities, logistics and fulfillment centers, and warehouses.
“With a world-class team, Humanoid has ambitious plans for the year ahead. In 2025, we plan to develop and test our alpha prototype for two platforms — wheeled and bipedal. We’re also in ongoing discussions with leading retail companies for potential pilot projects,” adds Soklov.
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