How robots enter European factories

The British company Humanoid has entered into a partnership agreement with the German conglomerate Bosch, which will manufacture humanoid robots for the European market. The agreement was prompted by successful trials at a Bosch logistics facility in Germany, where robots handled boxes of various sizes and

shapes. The testing took place in the m spring of 2026. More details in this El.kz reports.

The partnership centers on the HMND platform developed by Humanoid. The company is releasing two versions of the robots simultaneously: a bipedal (human-like) model and a wheeled version. They are designed for work in warehouses and

industrial sites where moving cargo and interacting with conveyor lines are required.

What is known about the robots

The anthropomorphic version stands 178 centimeters tall and is capable of

mcarrying loads weighing up to fifteen kilograms. The robot moves autonomously and can operate for several hours without recharging. The wheeled modification is larger and designed for longer autonomous operation.

Both models are equipped with dual-arm manipulators. They are controlled via the KinetIQ artificial intelligence system, developed by Humanoid. This AI coordinates the actions of several robots simultaneously and distributes tasks within the facility.

How production will be organized

Bosch will serve not only as a manufacturing site but also as a partner in refining the robots' design. The company plans to adapt the platform for mass production and optimize supply chains. In the future, Bosch intends to integrate its own components into the robots, including sensors and drive systems.

The mass rollout of the platform across European enterprises is expected toward the end of 2026. In parallel, Humanoid is preparing to launch robots at the facilities of the industrial concern Schaeffler.