Humanoid Robot
A general-purpose robot with a human-like body plan that can move and manipulate in real-world work environments
What is a Humanoid Robot?
A humanoid robot is designed with a human-like body structure, typically including two legs, two arms, and hands. Unlike fixed industrial robots, it is intended to operate in spaces originally built for human workers with minimal facility redesign.
How is it used?
Early deployment usually starts in repetitive, clearly scoped tasks such as transfer, picking, and sorting. Companies run pilot programs in manufacturing and logistics sites, then scale deployment after validating safety, uptime, and ROI.
Why does it matter?
Humanoid robotics signals a shift from task-specific automation hardware to a reusable general-purpose labor platform. Over time, this can change how automation investment is planned across operations.