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UK-based Humanoid unveils first robot for industrial use
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on September 18, 2025
2 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
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Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on September 18, 2025
2 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
Humanoid unveils UK's first industrial humanoid robot, HMND 01 Alpha, targeting AI applications. The robot will be tested for refinement in industrial settings.
(Reuters) -Humanoid on Thursday unveiled the UK's first humanoid robot for industrial use, as the startup hopes to gain a foothold in the growing artificial intelligence robotics industry.
The wheeled robot, dubbed HMND 01 Alpha, will be tested across industrial facilities, gathering insights on whether certain functions need refinement. This will help shape its Beta version, scheduled for launch in the third quarter of next year, Humanoid said.
Humanoid's robot stands at 220 centimetres tall and features wheels, allowing it to reach speeds of up to 7.2 kilometres per hour and carry payloads of 15 kilograms or more.
Companies, including industry majors like Nvidia and Tesla, are investing in autonomous technologies such as robots to boost manufacturing output, while also handling repetitive, hazardous tasks.
The advent of AI and machine learning has raised interest in robotics, as large language models enable bots to perform human-like tasks, giving rise to well-funded startups that are eager to grab market share.
Humanoid, which will operate on a robots-as-a-service business model, is backed by $50 million in founder-led capital and a team that includes alumni from Apple, Tesla, Google, Boston Dynamics and Nvidia, the company said.
(Reporting by Zaheer Kachwala in Bengaluru; Editing by Leroy Leo)
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines programmed to think and learn like humans, enabling them to perform tasks such as problem-solving and decision-making.
Robotics is a branch of technology that involves the design, construction, operation, and use of robots, often to perform tasks that are repetitive, hazardous, or require precision.
A business model outlines how a company creates, delivers, and captures value, detailing the products or services it offers and the strategies it employs to generate revenue.
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