Humanoid Robots Trialed at Siemens Factory in Logistics Test
- Humanoid’s HMND 01 robot completed a two-week live trial at a Siemens facility, automating tote handling tasks.
- The proof of concept met all performance metrics, including over 90% autonomous pick-and-place success rate.
Humanoid and Siemens have concluded a proof of concept showcasing the use of autonomous humanoid robots in industrial logistics. The HMND 01 Alpha robot from Humanoid was deployed in live operations at Siemens’ Electronics Factory in Erlangen, Germany. The project marks the beginning of a broader collaboration between the UK-based robotics company and the global technology firm, aiming to test humanoid robots in real-world industrial environments.
The proof of concept tested a tote-to-conveyor destacking task, where the robot picked totes from a stack and placed them on a conveyor for handoff to human operators. It was carried out in two phases: first, in-house testing using a physical twin; then, a two-week deployment at the Siemens Electronics Factory in Erlangen. During the trial, the robot ran for over eight hours without interruption, handled two tote sizes, and moved 60 totes per hour. Both the overall and autonomous pick-and-place success rates were above 90%, meeting all target metrics.
Established in 2024, Humanoid builds robots for commercial use. The company operates out of London, Boston, and Vancouver, with a team of over 200 engineers and researchers. Its mission centers on creating scalable, safe robotic systems that extend human capability.
🌀 Tom’s Take:
Lab wins don’t count in ops. This POC shows why field trials matter, real constraints, real throughput, real stakes. That’s the only way to prove a robot is ready to earn its place on the floor.
Source: Humanoid
