How robots enter European factories

Bosch has signed a manufacturing agreement with British AI and robotics firm Humanoid to produce HMND 01 humanoid robots for the European market, El.kz reports.

The company is is releasing bipedal version alongside the wheeled model, aimed at expanding potential use cases.

What is known about the robots

The anthropomorphic version stands 178 centimeters tall and is capable of carrying loads weighing up to 15 kg. 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 AI integrated system KinetIQ, 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.