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MIPI Alliance launches ‘Physical AI Birds of a Feather group’ focused on humanoids

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The MIPI Alliance, an international organization that develops specifications that standardize wired interfaces for mobile and other connected ecosystems, has announced the formation of a “Physical AI Birds of a Feather (BoF) group” dedicated to exploring upcoming technologies and trends in the physical AI market, with an initial focus on humanoids.

The group will examine how MIPI specifications can support the rapidly developing humanoid application space.

The market emerging around humanoid robots is dynamic, with Yole Group projecting a 56 percent CAGR to reach more than $6 billion by 2030. As adoption is expected to accelerate at the start of the next decade, the value could soar to $51 billion by 2035. [Read more…] about MIPI Alliance launches ‘Physical AI Birds of a Feather group’ focused on humanoids

Hexagon and Fill Maschinenbau partner to advance manufacturing autonomy using humanoids

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Hexagon Robotics and Fill Maschinenbau are have announced a collaboration to define how humanoids can work alongside Fill’s manufacturing solutions to increase autonomy in advanced manufacturing.

AEON, Hexagon Robotics’ multi-purpose humanoid, will be piloted on one of Fill’s client use case in Gurten, Austria, to demonstrate how it can be integrated within real manufacturing workflows and as a complement to Fill’s automation solutions.

Arnaud Robert, president of Hexagon Robotics, says: “We have focused on real-world applications from the outset, and it is encouraging to see strong interest from industry leaders such as Fill. This collaboration is an important step in validating how humanoids can increase the level of autonomy of the manufacturing processes and deliver measurable value across diverse environments. [Read more…] about Hexagon and Fill Maschinenbau partner to advance manufacturing autonomy using humanoids

Humanoid and Schaeffler strike deal to deploy thousands of humanoid robots in factories

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Humanoid, a UK-based AI and robotics company, has signed a binding, phased deployment and supply agreement with Schaeffler, a leading motion technology company, to integrate humanoid robots directly into live manufacturing operations.

The first systems go live in Germany before the end of 2026. Humanoid will also purchase actuators from Schaeffler as a preferred supplier.

The agreement is one of the largest disclosed humanoid robot rollouts ever announced and positions Humanoid, founded by Artem Sokolov in 2024, among the youngest companies to secure a large-scale contract at this level. It targets deployment of a four-digit number of wheeled units across Schaeffler’s global facilities by 2032. [Read more…] about Humanoid and Schaeffler strike deal to deploy thousands of humanoid robots in factories

Infineon launches humanoid robotics-focused startup challenge for 2026

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Infineon’s Startup Challenge brings together promising founder teams and young high-tech companies from across the globe to work jointly on a highly relevant topic: humanoid robotics.

The Challenge is a structured innovation program designed to develop technological concepts into market-ready applications. It is part of Infineon’s global Co‑Innovation Program, in which Infineon drives innovation together with startups as a technology and development partner.

Sören Jehmlich, vice president ventures, startups and ecosystems at Infineon, says: “Semiconductors are the foundation of humanoid robotics and a key growth driver. [Read more…] about Infineon launches humanoid robotics-focused startup challenge for 2026

Schaeffler partners with Vietnamese humanoid robot manufacturer VinDynamics

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Schaeffler and VinDynamics, part of Vietnam’s Vingroup conglomerate, have agreed on a strategic partnership for humanoid robotics. The partnership centers on the development and supply of planetary gearboxes. These are central components of actuators that function as muscles and joints and enable humanoid robots to move.

Under the partnership, the two companies will also jointly collect robot- and application-related data. They will use this data to help improve actuator design and performance and pave the way for future services, such as predictive maintenance.

For Schaeffler, the partnership is the first arrangement of its kind with a humanoid robot manufacturer in the Asia/Pacific region. It complements the company’s existing network of partnerships with leading manufacturers in Europe, China and the US and strengthens its global position in the human robotics ecosystem. [Read more…] about Schaeffler partners with Vietnamese humanoid robot manufacturer VinDynamics

Hexagon and Schaeffler to install 1,000 Aeon humanoids across global factory network

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Hexagon Robotics and the motion technology company Schaeffler have announced the expansion of their strategic partnership to accelerate the rollout of humanoid robots, Aeon, across factories worldwide, following the successful completion of a joint pilot program in 2025.

Manufacturers are under growing pressure to increase flexibility, improve efficiency, and enhance sustainability.

This partnership marks a significant step toward bringing humanoid robots into production environments, as Schaeffler plans to deploy at least 1,000 Hexagon Robotics humanoids across its global production system by 2032. [Read more…] about Hexagon and Schaeffler to install 1,000 Aeon humanoids across global factory network

Schaeffler agrees partnership with Hexagon Robotics to develop humanoid robotics

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Schaeffler, an industrial motion technology company, has agreed a strategic technology partnership in the field of humanoid robotics with the Swiss company Hexagon Robotics.

The cooperation centers on the development and supply of high-precision strain wave and planetary gear actuators from Schaeffler’s actuator platform, winner of Deutsche Messe’s Hermes Award.

This move sees the company systematically bringing its core competence in power transmission to the development of humanoid robotic systems. [Read more…] about Schaeffler agrees partnership with Hexagon Robotics to develop humanoid robotics

Agibot unveils new generation of embodied AI robots and models for real-world deployment

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Agibot has unveiled a new generation of embodied AI robots and foundation models, signaling what the company describes as a shift toward large-scale deployment of “physical AI” across industrial and commercial environments.

The announcements were made at the company’s 2026 Partner Conference, where Agibot introduced multiple robotic platforms and AI systems built around its “One Robotic Body, Three Intelligences” architecture, designed to integrate motion, manipulation, and human interaction into a unified system.

Peng Zhihui, co-founder, president and CTO of Agibot, said the industry is moving beyond experimentation toward practical deployment. [Read more…] about Agibot unveils new generation of embodied AI robots and models for real-world deployment

RobCo unveils ‘Autonomous Alfie’ humanoid robot for industrial automation at Hannover Messe

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RobCo is announcing a strategic expansion of its industrial robotics with a new humanoid robot, “Autonomous Alfie”, at Hanover Messe.

With Alfie, RobCo is opening a new category of industrial robotics as manufacturers look to automate tasks that involve variability, sensitivity and changing inputs. This capability marks a step toward Level 4 autonomy, where robots learn, adapt and execute tasks with minimal human intervention.

Autonomous Alfie combines bimanual manipulation with tightly integrated hardware and software across perception and execution. Alfie can handle everything from precision assembly to sensitive material handling and intralogistics processes such as picking, kitting and palletizing. [Read more…] about RobCo unveils ‘Autonomous Alfie’ humanoid robot for industrial automation at Hannover Messe

Siemens, Nvidia and Humanoid partner to bring physical AI into factory operations

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Siemens and Humanoid has announced what it says is “a landmark milestone” in the journey to bring physical AI from vision to industrial reality.

Humanoid’s HMND 01 wheeled Alpha humanoid robot, built using the Nvidia physical AI stack, has been successfully tested in operations at Siemens’ electronics factory in Erlangen, Germany, performing autonomous logistics tasks. (See video below.)

This builds on the Siemens and Nvidia strategic partnership, announced at CES, to build the world’s first fully AI-driven, adaptive manufacturing sites. [Read more…] about Siemens, Nvidia and Humanoid partner to bring physical AI into factory operations