Humanoid, a leading AI and robotics firm, has partnered with industrial technology giant Siemens to demonstrate the potential of humanoid robots in active industrial logistics. The proof-of-concept trial saw Humanoid’s HMND 01 wheeled Alpha robot operate in real workflows at a Siemens facility, handling tasks such as tote-to-conveyor destacking under live operational conditions. The robot successfully removed totes from stacked storage, transported them across the facility, and placed them onto a conveyor for human workers to process.
The HMND 01 Alpha robot is a 220-centimeter-tall humanoid robot built on a wheeled base, capable of reaching speeds of up to 4.47 miles per hour. It can carry bimanual payloads of up to 33 pounds and lift heavier items when they remain close to its body. The robot features 29 active degrees of freedom and relies on AI-driven end-to-end reasoning for motion and task execution. It is equipped with a sensor-rich head featuring 360-degree RGB cameras and dual depth sensors, enabling real-time perception in cluttered industrial environments.
The trial was carried out in two phases, with the initial phase focusing on in-house development and testing, and the second phase involving a two-week on-site trial at the Siemens Electronics Factory. The robot achieved a throughput of 60 tote moves per hour, handled two different tote sizes, and sustained autonomous operation for more than 30 minutes. Overall and autonomous pick-and-place success rates exceeded 90 percent, meeting all defined benchmarks and underscoring the feasibility of humanoid robots in real-world industrial logistics.
The partnership between Humanoid and Siemens marks an early step towards using humanoid robots in factories and warehouses. The companies plan to test and validate the real-world industrial use of humanoid robots, with the potential for a wider rollout across Siemens’ facilities. The trial demonstrates the potential for humanoid robots to automate repetitive tasks and improve efficiency in industrial logistics. As Artem Sokolov, founder and CEO of Humanoid, stated, “This joint POC with Siemens showed clear potential for practical deployment of humanoid robots. We see them move steadily toward the real world, and partnerships like this one help accelerate that transition.”
The success of this trial has significant implications for the future of industrial automation. With the ability to deploy humanoid robots in factories and warehouses, companies like Siemens can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer value. As Stephan Schlauss, Global Head of Manufacturing Motion Control at Siemens AG, noted, “We’re tackling production automation, discovering new opportunities for Siemens, and are eager to advance this promising technology across our factory network to deliver customer value.”