Humanoid Robot Manufacturers

A global overview of companies and manufacturers building humanoid robots, advancing robotics technologies, and enabling real-world deployment across industries.

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Read what people from industry and research have to say.

Dynamic agility

Building humanoids .... It’s a journey that teaches us about mobility, dexterity, perception, intelligence.

Marc Raibert
Founder
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Design Theory

Form factor in humanoids isn’t just aesthetics—it influences how people perceive capabilities.

Cynthia Sung
Assistant Professor
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Purpose-driven design

Before aiming for humanoid, ask: is it really useful for the task?

Ken Goldberg
Professor
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Ethics & regulation

“Ethical, legal, and policy frameworks are critical as humanoid, AI-enabled robots become expressive social actors.”

Jessica Barfield
Researcher / Co-editor
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Grasp & Manipulation

Dexterous hands are crucial for humanoids to perform complex tasks in unstructured settings.

Hae-Gon Jeong
Professor
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Social Companion Robots

A humanoid with expressive face and voice can build empathy faster than any other interface.

Heather Knight
Founder
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Cognitive expectation

A realistic humanoid triggers expectations of understanding that current machines can’t meet.

Gary Marcus
Cognitive Scientist
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Learning & Adaptation

True humanoid autonomy requires continuous, unsupervised learning in unstructured environments.

Manuela Veloso
Professor / Roboticist
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Industrial collaboration

“China’s humanoid robots will not replace human workers but enhance productivity and operate safely in hazardous environments.”

Liang Liang
Deputy Director
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Localization & mapping

“Humanoids need SLAM capabilities for navigation in dynamic human environments.”

John Leonard
Professor
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Social companionship

People with dementia decline quickly if left alone—they need constant interaction.

Nadia Magnenat Thalmann
Professor
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Ethical behavior

Robots must be programmed to do what’s good for humans, even when humans aren’t looking.

Ronald Arkin
Ethics Researcher
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