U.K.-based startup Humanoid unveils HMND 01 Alpha mobile manipulator - The Robot Report

Humanoid, a London-based robotics and AI startup founded in 2024 by Artem Sokolov, has unveiled the HMND 01 Alpha, a dual-armed mobile manipulator designed for industrial applications. Developed in just seven months, the robot aims to address labor shortages in manufacturing by supporting workers rather than replacing them. The HMND 01 Alpha stands 220 cm tall, can move at speeds up to 7.2 kph, and features 29 active degrees of freedom. It can carry payloads up to 15 kg with both arms and is equipped with versatile end-effectors—a dexterous five-fingered hand or a simpler parallel gripper—allowing it to handle a range of tasks from delicate manipulation to heavy lifting. Its perception system includes 360-degree RGB cameras and depth sensors, enabling comprehensive environmental awareness. Humanoid targets a $38 billion industrial market in Europe, with plans to expand globally where robot density remains relatively low despite productivity benefits. The company emphasizes