Humanoid
[PRIVATE]Humanoids · HQ: London, United Kingdom · Est. 2024 · 3 models registered · 5 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Humanoid: 3 models, 3 deployments across 2 regions, $302.0M raised. 2 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$302M
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
3
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
UK-based humanoid robotics company, legal entity SKL Robotics Ltd., developing general-purpose industrial mobile manipulators. Founded in 2024 by CEO Artem Sokolov with $50 million in founder-led capital. The company's flagship product is the HMND 01 Alpha, a dual-armed mobile manipulator available in wheeled and bipedal configurations, designed for warehouse, logistics, and manufacturing applications. Humanoid describes the HMND 01 Alpha as the UK's first industrial humanoid robot. The company operates a Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) business model and signed a binding phased deployment agreement with Schaeffler group in 2026 to roll out a four-digit number of wheeled units across Schaeffler's global production network by 2032. Schaeffler also became a preferred actuator supplier to Humanoid, covering over 50 percent of joint requirements through 2031.
Clean safety record across 8 verified deployments. Well-capitalized with $302M raised and recent funding activity. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Humanoid.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Co-Founder & CEO
CEO, CEO & Founder
Chief Strategy Officer
Chief Product Officer
Founding Team
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Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Humanoid x BoschMay 26, 2026
MOST RECENT · Humanoid x Bosch · 2026-05-26 · with Robert Bosch GmbH · OPERATING · Bosch x Humanoid · 2026-05-21 · with Robert Bosch · OPERATING · Humanoid Ltd x Bosch contract manufacturing · 2026-05-21 · with Robert Bosch · OPERATING · Humanoid x Schaeffler · 2026-05-20 · with Schaeffler Group · JUST ANNOUNCED · Humanoid Ltd x Schaeffler deployment and supply · 2026-05-13 · with Schaeffler · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
- HMND 01 Alpha Wheeled at Cologne[PILOT]
Cologne · Jan 20, 2026
- HMND 01 Alpha at Schweinfurt[ANNOUNCED]
Schweinfurt · May 14, 2026
- HMND 01 Alpha at Herzogenaurach[ANNOUNCED]
Herzogenaurach · May 14, 2026
- HMND 01 Alpha Wheeled at Herzogenaurach[ANNOUNCED]
Herzogenaurach · May 13, 2026
- HMND 01 Alpha Wheeled at Schweinfurt[ANNOUNCED]
Schweinfurt · May 13, 2026
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Humanoid?
UK-based humanoid robotics company, legal entity SKL Robotics Ltd., developing general-purpose industrial mobile manipulators. Founded in 2024 by CEO Artem Sokolov with $50 million in founder-led capital. The company's flagship product is the HMND 01 Alpha, a dual-armed mobile manipulator available in wheeled and bipedal configurations, designed for warehouse, logistics, and manufacturing applications. Humanoid describes the HMND 01 Alpha as the UK's first industrial humanoid robot. The company operates a Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) business model and signed a binding phased deployment agreement with Schaeffler group in 2026 to roll out a four-digit number of wheeled units across Schaeffler's global production network by 2032. Schaeffler also became a preferred actuator supplier to Humanoid, covering over 50 percent of joint requirements through 2031.
What does Humanoid make?
Humanoid has 3 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: HMND 01 Alpha Bipedal, HMND 01 Alpha Wheeled, HMND 01 Alpha (Humanoid builds physical robots).
Is Humanoid publicly traded?
No. Humanoid is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Humanoid?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Humanoid building in the same form factors include Unitree Robotics, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics, Dobot, AgiBot.
Who is the CEO of Humanoid?
Jeff Cardenas is the ceo of Humanoid, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Humanoid?
Humanoid is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $302M in disclosed funding.
Where is Humanoid headquartered?
Humanoid is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
How much funding has Humanoid raised?
Humanoid has raised approximately $302M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Humanoid?
Humanoid is privately held and venture-backed ($302M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Humanoid operate robots?
Humanoid operates 3 verified deployments, including at Cologne, Schweinfurt, Herzogenaurach.
How many robots has Humanoid deployed?
DEPLOY has 3 verified Humanoid deployments on record at sites including Cologne, Schweinfurt, Herzogenaurach. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Humanoid a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Humanoid ranks in roughly the top 4% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Humanoid founded?
Humanoid was founded in 2024.
Is Humanoid safe?
Humanoid has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.