Humanoid, the UK-based AI and robotics company, has signed a binding, phased deployment and supply agreement with Motion Technology Company Schaeffler 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.
Reportedly, the humanoid robot rollout targets deployment of a four-digit number of wheeled units across Schaeffler’s global facilities by 2032.
The agreement is structured around a Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, under which Humanoid provides the robotic systems together with the related services required for end-to-end deployment and operation.
This includes the connection to the fleet management software, maintenance, 24/7 technical support, updates, and ongoing performance management.
In addition to the deployment contract, Humanoid has also signed a 5-year supply agreement with Schaeffler for supply of actuators.
Under this agreement, Schaeffler will become Humanoid’s preferred supplier, covering more than 50% of the company’s demand for joint actuators for its wheeled-based platforms through 2031.
This partnership is expected to translate into the supply of a seven-digit number of actuators.
Humanoid founder and CEO, Artem Sokolov, said: “Together with Schaeffler, one of our key industrial partners, we are taking an important step toward making humanoid robotics part of global manufacturing operations.
“We have already seen strong results from our proof of concept together, and now we are taking the next step to staged deployment. Moving into real-world operations is where the true value of humanoid robots is proven.”
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