The world's leading companies building humanoid robots
Norway · Est. 2014
Norwegian robotics company (formerly Halodi Robotics) backed by OpenAI and Tiger Global. 1X is building NEO, the world's first consumer humanoid robot designed for home use, with a revolutionary soft-body design for safe human cohabitation.
China · Est. 2023
Shanghai-based humanoid robotics startup backed by CATL (the world's largest battery maker) and other major investors. Agibot focuses on industrial humanoids for automotive and electronics manufacturing, combining whole-body control with dexterous manipulation for complex assembly tasks.
USA · Est. 2015
Builder of Digit, the first humanoid robot in commercial warehouse deployment. Agility operates RoboFab, the world's first humanoid robot factory in Salem, Oregon. Backed by Amazon, with pilot deployments at major logistics providers including GXO.
USA · Est. 2016
Austin-based robotics company spun out of the Human Centered Robotics Lab at UT Austin. The team that built NASA's Valkyrie robot now builds Apollo, targeting a $50K price point at scale. Partnered with Mercedes-Benz and GXO for industrial deployment.
USA · Est. 1992
The iconic robotics company founded at MIT, now owned by Hyundai Motor Group. Boston Dynamics pioneered dynamic legged locomotion and continues to set the benchmark with the all-electric Atlas. Their Spot and Stretch robots are commercially deployed worldwide.
Poland · Est. 2021
Polish startup pioneering musculoskeletal humanoid robots that use artificial muscles and tendons instead of traditional electric motors. Clone's bio-inspired approach mimics the human body's architecture, producing remarkably lifelike movement patterns that could redefine the field of soft robotics.
UK · Est. 2004
Cornwall-based company and the world leader in entertainment and exhibition humanoid robots. Engineered Arts has over 20 years of experience building lifelike humanoids, with Ameca becoming a viral sensation for its uncannily realistic facial expressions. Used by research institutions, museums, and Fortune 500 companies worldwide.
USA · Est. 2023
American robotics startup building Sprout, a dual-purpose home robot and developer platform. Fauna focuses on safety-first design and an open development ecosystem to foster home robotics innovation.
USA · Est. 2022
One of the most well-funded robotics startups in history ($2.6B+ raised), Figure AI is deploying humanoid robots in BMW manufacturing facilities. Their Helix autonomy framework enables whole-body neural control, and a partnership with OpenAI powers natural-language task instruction.
China · Est. 2015
Shanghai-based robotics company with deep expertise in rehabilitation and medical robotics. Fourier is leveraging a decade of healthcare robotics experience to build general-purpose humanoids, with the GR series bridging the gap between medical devices and autonomous robots.
China · Est. 2023
Shenzhen-based robotics startup focused on affordable, open-source humanoid robots for education and development. Galbot's modular design philosophy and community-driven software marketplace are attracting a growing developer community, particularly in academic settings across Asia and North America.
USA · Est. 2022
Builder of the HMND 01 Alpha, the largest commercially available humanoid robot at 220 cm (7'3") tall. HMND targets heavy industrial applications — construction, shipyards, and heavy manufacturing — where no other humanoid can operate due to size constraints.
China · Est. 2023
Shanghai-based humanoid robotics startup founded with the mission to make humanoid robots affordable for mass deployment. The Forerunner series targets the $30K price point, aiming to be one of the first enterprise humanoids accessible to small and mid-size businesses.
South Korea · Est. 1958
Global consumer electronics giant entering the humanoid robotics space with CLOi-D, a home assistance robot that integrates with LG's ThinQ smart home ecosystem. LG's massive distribution network and consumer brand recognition could make CLOi-D the first humanoid available at mainstream retailers.
Israel · Est. 2022
Founded by Amnon Shashua (Mobileye co-founder) and staffed by top Israeli AI researchers, Mentee Robotics is building humanoid robots that learn entirely through neural network simulation — no traditional robotics programming required. Their transformer-based approach to motor control could reshape how robots learn physical skills.
USA · Est. 1993
The GPU giant powering the AI revolution. NVIDIA's Project GR00T provides the foundational AI platform — Isaac Sim for simulation, Omniverse for coordination, and the GR00T N1 foundation model — that many humanoid robot manufacturers build upon. Jensen Huang has positioned humanoid robotics as NVIDIA's next trillion-dollar opportunity.
Germany · Est. 2019
Europe's leading humanoid robotics startup, headquartered in Metzingen, Germany. Neura combines cognitive AI with advanced robotics hardware, positioning the 4NE-1 as "the world's first cognitive robot." The company has raised over €100M and operates one of Europe's largest humanoid development programs.
USA · Est. 2015
Originally Russian, now US-headquartered, Promobot is one of the most commercially successful service robot companies with units deployed in 45+ countries. Promobot V.4 is used in healthcare, retail, and hospitality for customer engagement and information services.
China · Est. 2023
Chinese humanoid robotics startup building STAR1, a full-size enterprise humanoid for logistics and service applications. Targeting rapid commercialisation with competitive pricing and multi-terrain mobility capabilities.
Canada · Est. 2018
Vancouver-based AI and robotics company building the world's first human-like intelligence in general-purpose robots. Their proprietary Carbon AI system is a cognitive architecture that translates human intent into robotic action. Partnered with Magna International for automotive manufacturing.
Japan · Est. 2014
A subsidiary of SoftBank Group, SoftBank Robotics is the creator of Pepper — the world's first social humanoid robot for consumer use. Over 15,000 Pepper units have been deployed worldwide in retail, hospitality, healthcare, and education settings.
USA · Est. 2003
The EV giant is applying its massive AI and manufacturing expertise to humanoid robotics. Tesla's Optimus program leverages Full Self-Driving neural networks for robot perception, with over 1,000 units deployed internally. Elon Musk has called Optimus Tesla's most valuable long-term product.
China · Est. 2012
Shenzhen-based robotics company and one of the first publicly traded humanoid robot makers (HKEX: 9880). UBTECH has deployed Walker S2 robots in NIO and Dongfeng automotive factories, with an autonomous battery-swap system enabling 24/7 continuous operation.
China · Est. 2016
Founded by Wang Xingxing in Hangzhou, Unitree is the world's leading affordable robotics company. Originally known for quadruped robots (Go1, Go2, B2), Unitree now offers the broadest humanoid lineup spanning from the $5,900 R1 to the $150K H1, shipping to over 30 countries.
China · Est. 2014
Major Chinese EV manufacturer expanding into humanoid robotics, leveraging its AI and autonomous driving technology stack. XPENG's Iron robot represents the company's vision for general-purpose robots that can operate in both industrial and domestic environments.
China · Est. 2010
Global technology giant known for smartphones and smart home devices. Xiaomi unveiled CyberOne as a technology demonstrator showcasing the company's AI capabilities, including emotion recognition and 3D spatial perception. Robotics remains a research initiative within the broader Xiaomi ecosystem.