Schaeffler to deploy hundreds of Humanoid robots in its factories

“Our collaboration with Schaeffler allows us to validate and scale humanoid deployment with clear requirements, measurable outcomes, and long-term plans,” he added. “Together, we are laying the groundwork for humanoid robots to become a practical and reliable part of industrial environments within just a few years.”

Sokolov founded Humanoid in 2024, and the company has more than 200 engineers, researchers, and innovators from top global tech companies. With offices in London, Boston, and Vancouver, Humanoid said it is building commercially viable, scalable, and safe robots for real-world applications. ## Humanoid to deploy hundreds of robots into production

Over the next five years, the companies agreed to bring hundreds of Humanoid’s robots into Schaeffler’s production facilities, fostering further industrial automation. Beyond deployment, the partnership covers actuator supply, data collection, skill development, and other critical areas.

Initial deployments are scheduled to begin with beta-stage robots in 2026 and 2027. This phase will focus on validating technical integration; operational performance; and compliance with Schaeffler’s system, safety, IT, and security requirements. Humanoid recently noted that it went from a concept to a functional prototype of its HMND 01 mobile manipulator in just seven months. The company’s HMND 01 Alpha Bipedal model achieved stable locomotion only 48 hours after final assembly.

Schaeffler to be preferred partner for actuators

“As a motion technology company, we want to play a key role in the growing humanoid robotics market,” stated Klaus Rosenfeld, CEO of Schaeffler AG. “To do so, we are relying on our decades-long manufacturing excellence and industrialization expertise. With Humanoid, we are gaining an attractive partner in Europe that will enable us to drive forward joint innovations in the field of humanoid robotics.”