Upcoming launches, beta programs, conferences and milestones in humanoid robotics.
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25May
Conference/Expo
Confirmed
ICRA 2026 Humanoid Robotics Summit
IEEE Robotics and Automation Society
📍 SingaporeMay 25, 2026
The International Conference on Robotics and Automation features dedicated tracks for humanoid robotics including industry panels on commercialization. Major announcements from leading robotics companies and research institutions are expected.
01Jun
Conference/Expo
Confirmed
ICRA 2026 — International Conference on Robotics and Automation
IEEE
📍 Vienna, AustriaJun 1 – Jun 5, 2026
The world's largest robotics research conference. 2026 edition features major humanoid robotics tracks including locomotion, manipulation, and human-robot interaction. Expected 5,000+ attendees.
Elon Musk confirmed Optimus 3 production begins summer 2026 at Fremont Factory, initially at low volume with S-curve ramp. High volume production expected at Gigafactory Texas by summer 2027.
Fourier Intelligence projected mass production of next-generation GR-2 humanoid targeting healthcare and industrial markets at a price point of $150,000-$170,000 per unit.
LG's CLOiD home robot demonstrated at CES 2026 performing household tasks including laundry folding and dishwasher loading. Beta program for home users expected mid-2026.
Guangzhou Auto GoMate — Industrial Production Start
Guangzhou Auto Group
📍 Guangzhou, ChinaJun 1, 2026
GAC begins small-scale production of GoMate humanoid for automotive and logistics applications following successful demo environments. First Chinese automaker to produce its own humanoid.
International Conference on Humanoid Robots (ICHR 2026)
IEEE Robotics Society
📍 Tokyo, JapanJun 5, 2026
Annual flagship conference featuring keynotes on dexterous manipulation, bipedal locomotion, and real-world deployment case studies. Expected attendance of 1,500+ roboticists and industry leaders.
08Jun
Funding Announcement
Rumored
Figure AI Series C Funding and Factory Expansion
Figure AI
📍 Sunnyvale, USAJun 8, 2026
Figure AI announces major funding round exceeding $500M and reveals new manufacturing facility in Texas for scaled production of humanoid robots. Partnership with major automotive OEM for industrial deployment expected to be announced.
20Jun
Production Milestone
Rumored
Figure AI Figure 02 Series Production Launch
Figure AI
📍 Silicon Valley, USAJun 20, 2026
Figure AI transitions Figure 02 from prototype development to limited production run of 500 units for enterprise clients. The update includes improved dexterity, faster task learning, and extended operational hours.
20Jun
Funding Announcement
Rumored
Figure AI Series C Funding and H-01 Production Timeline
Figure AI
📍 San Francisco, USAJun 20, 2026
Figure AI secures Series C funding and announces plans to begin commercial H-01 deliveries in Q4 2026. Initial deployment focus on warehouse and manufacturing automation.
20Jun
Production Milestone
Rumored
Tesla Optimus Production Ramp-Up to 10,000 Units
Tesla
📍 Austin, USAJun 20, 2026
Tesla reaches production milestone of 10,000 Optimus humanoid robots as second-generation models enter manufacturing. The company confirms deployment partnerships with major automotive suppliers and logistics companies.
30Jun
Robot Launch
Confirmed
Unitree G1 Commercial Release in North America
Unitree Robotics
📍 Mountain View, USAJun 30, 2026
Unitree expands G1 humanoid robot availability to North American market with local support and customization services. Target customer segments include research institutions, manufacturing, and hospitality sectors.
01Jul
Robot Launch
Rumored
Apptronik Apollo — European Commercial Launch
Apptronik
📍 EuropeJul 1, 2026
Apptronik expected to announce commercial availability of Apollo following successful Mercedes-Benz pilot program expansion across German and Hungarian manufacturing plants.
08Jul
Beta Program
Confirmed
Toyota T-HR3 Healthcare Deployment Initiative
Toyota
📍 Japan and South KoreaJul 8, 2026
Toyota announces deployment of 50 T-HR3 humanoid robots in hospitals and elderly care facilities across East Asia. The robots assist with patient mobility, medication delivery, and monitoring tasks under human supervision.
08Jul
Partnership
Confirmed
ABB Robotics Humanoid Division Launch
ABB Robotics
📍 Zurich, SwitzerlandJul 8, 2026
ABB announces new humanoid division focusing on collaborative manufacturing tasks. Partnership with Siemens to integrate automation software platforms.
08Jul
Partnership
Confirmed
Boston Dynamics Atlas Commercial Deployment Expansion
Boston Dynamics
📍 Boston, Massachusetts, USAJul 8, 2026
Boston Dynamics announces partnership with 5+ major logistics companies to deploy Atlas robots in distribution centers across North America. First customer deployments begin with autonomous box handling and sorting operations.
14Jul
Beta Program
Confirmed
Toyota T-HR3 Manufacturing Task Validation
Toyota
📍 Nagoya, JapanJul 14, 2026
Toyota demonstrates T-HR3 completing complex manufacturing assembly tasks in production environment with 95%+ success rate. Deployment timeline for automobile manufacturing facilities across Japan announced for Q1 2027.
15Jul
Partnership
Confirmed
Toyota Humanoid Robot Deployment in Healthcare Facilities
Toyota
📍 Tokyo, JapanJul 15, 2026
Toyota announces partnership with major Japanese healthcare providers to deploy T-HR3 humanoid robots in hospitals and elder care facilities. Initial deployment of 30 units across pilot locations.
22Jul
Robot Launch
Confirmed
Unitree H1 Pro Launch in European Markets
Unitree Robotics
📍 Berlin, GermanyJul 22, 2026
Unitree announces European market launch of H1 Pro with enhanced dexterity and integrated AI capabilities. European pricing and regional distribution partnerships revealed at dedicated launch event.
05Aug
Beta Program
Confirmed
Unitree H1 Pro Asian Market Deployment
Unitree Robotics
📍 Shanghai, ChinaAug 5, 2026
Unitree announces deployment of 500+ H1 Pro humanoid robots across logistics warehouses and manufacturing plants in Asia. Beta program includes partnerships with leading e-commerce and industrial companies.
05Aug
Partnership
Confirmed
Honda and Sony Launch Humanoid Robot Collaboration
Honda and Sony
📍 Tokyo, JapanAug 5, 2026
Honda and Sony announce joint development of advanced humanoid robot combining Honda's robotics expertise with Sony's AI and sensor technology. First prototype expected for healthcare and elderly care applications.
05Aug
Robot Launch
Confirmed
Sony Vision-S Humanoid Commercial Launch
Sony
📍 Tokyo, JapanAug 5, 2026
Sony officially launches its Vision-S humanoid robot for commercial markets, targeting hospitality, healthcare, and customer service applications. Initial rollout targets Japanese and Southeast Asian markets with plans for 10,000 unit deployment by 2027.
10Aug
Conference/Expo
Confirmed
Humanoids 2026 Conference
IEEE-RAS
📍 Genoa, ItalyAug 10, 2026
Premier international conference dedicated to humanoid robotics research and development. Features live demonstrations, technical presentations on bipedal locomotion, manipulation, and AI integration for humanoid systems.
12Aug
Robot Launch
Confirmed
Unitree Robotics H1 Pro North American Launch
Unitree Robotics
📍 San Francisco, USAAug 12, 2026
Unitree Robotics officially launches the H1 Pro in North American market with domestic support and distribution partnerships. The platform emphasizes affordability and software customization for research and light industrial applications.
14Aug
Beta Program
Confirmed
Honda Asimo Successor Field Testing Initiative
Honda
📍 Tokyo, JapanAug 14, 2026
Honda announces field testing of its new humanoid robot platform (E4) in Japanese hospitals and care facilities. The program aims to address labor shortages in elder care and hospitality sectors with autonomous humanoid assistance.
14Aug
Partnership
Confirmed
Unitree Robotics H1 Pro European Distribution Partnership
Unitree Robotics
📍 Berlin, GermanyAug 14, 2026
Unitree announces strategic partnership with European logistics provider for H1 Pro deployment across 20 distribution centers. Agreement includes 500 unit deployment over 18 months.
15Aug
Robot Launch
Confirmed
Sanctuary AI Phoenix Gen 2 Commercial Release
Sanctuary AI
📍 Vancouver, CanadaAug 15, 2026
Sanctuary AI launches Phoenix Gen 2 with improved dexterity and AI-powered task learning. First units deployed to retail and hospitality partners in North America.
19Aug
Production Milestone
Confirmed
Sanctuary AI Carbon X Production Milestone
Sanctuary AI
📍 Vancouver, CanadaAug 19, 2026
Sanctuary AI achieves 500-unit production milestone for Carbon X and announces partnership with RoboticsX for North American distribution. New generation with improved dexterity and AI integration previewed for 2027 release.
25Aug
Partnership
Confirmed
Toyota Humanoid Robot Collaboration Announcement
Toyota
📍 Tokyo, JapanAug 25, 2026
Toyota announces partnership with leading robotics firms to accelerate humanoid robot development for elderly care and manufacturing. Joint venture targets commercialization of next-generation collaborative robots by 2027.
28Aug
Partnership
Rumored
BMW Manufacturing Partnership with Humanoid Robot Provider
BMW and industry partner TBD
📍 Munich, GermanyAug 28, 2026
BMW announces a multi-year partnership to integrate humanoid robots into assembly line operations at European manufacturing plants. Initial deployment targets repetitive task automation with plans for 200+ robots by 2027.
28Aug
Partnership
Rumored
BMW and Tesla Strategic Robotics Partnership
Tesla, BMW Group
📍 Munich, GermanyAug 28, 2026
Tesla and BMW announce collaborative manufacturing robotics program to deploy humanoid robots in automotive assembly lines. Partnership aims to deploy 500+ units across BMW production facilities by 2027.
30Aug
Robot Launch
Confirmed
Unitree Robotics G2 Commercial Launch in Europe
Unitree Robotics
📍 Berlin, GermanyAug 30, 2026
Unitree Robotics officially launches G2 humanoid robot in European market with partnerships across logistics, manufacturing, and service sectors. The robot features enhanced dexterity and longer operational runtime targeting industrial applications.
01Sep
Robot Launch
Rumored
NEURA Robotics 4NE-1 Gen 3 — Commercial Release
NEURA Robotics
📍 Metzingen, GermanySep 1, 2026
NEURA Robotics unveiled redesigned 4NE-1 Gen 3 at CES 2026 in collaboration with Studio F.A. Porsche, targeting both industrial and household environments. Commercial release expected H2 2026.
Toyota T-HR3 Workplace Safety Certification Milestone
Toyota
📍 Tokyo, JapanSep 1, 2026
Toyota's T-HR3 achieves ISO 13849-1 safety certification for hazardous environment operations. Enables deployment in chemical plants and nuclear facilities.
01Sep
Production Milestone
Rumored
Saudi PIF-Backed Humanoid Robot Manufacturing Facility Opening
Public Investment Fund Saudi Arabia
📍 NEOM, Saudi ArabiaSep 1, 2026
Saudi Arabia's PIF opens a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for domestic humanoid robot production to support Vision 2030 projects. The facility is designed to produce 5,000 units annually for deployment across NEOM smart city infrastructure.
05Sep
Conference/Expo
Confirmed
World Humanoid Robot Expo 2026
International Robotics Federation
📍 Seoul, South KoreaSep 5, 2026
Annual gathering of humanoid robotics companies, researchers, and investors to showcase latest innovations and discuss industry standards. Expected attendance of 500+ companies and 50,000+ industry professionals.
05Sep
Production Milestone
Rumored
Sanctuary AI Production Facility Launch
Sanctuary AI
📍 Vancouver, CanadaSep 5, 2026
Sanctuary AI opens dedicated manufacturing facility for Phoenix humanoid robots with capacity for 500+ units annually. Facility incorporates robotic assembly lines featuring humanoid robots building other humanoids.
12Sep
Beta Program
Confirmed
Honda Asimo Evolution Program Update
Honda
📍 Tokyo, JapanSep 12, 2026
Honda launches expanded beta testing program for its next-generation Asimo platform in collaboration with Japanese hospitals and elderly care facilities. Program includes 50+ deployment sites across Japan.
14Sep
Partnership
Confirmed
BMW Manufacturing Humanoid Robot Deployment
BMW Manufacturing
📍 Munich, GermanySep 14, 2026
BMW announces large-scale humanoid robot deployment across three German manufacturing plants in partnership with multiple robotics vendors. Deployment focuses on complex assembly tasks and quality inspection in automotive production lines.
15Sep
Conference/Expo
Confirmed
European Robotics Forum 2026 – Humanoid Robotics Track
SPARC Europe
📍 Brussels, BelgiumSep 15, 2026
Major European robotics conference featuring dedicated sessions on humanoid robot development, EU regulatory frameworks, and commercial deployment strategies. Expected to draw over 1,500 attendees from academia, industry, and government sectors.
15Sep
Beta Program
Confirmed
Honda E-Series Humanoid Beta Program Expansion
Honda
📍 Tokyo, JapanSep 15, 2026
Honda announces expansion of E-Series humanoid robot beta testing to 20 enterprise partners in manufacturing, healthcare, and service sectors. Updated specs include improved hand dexterity and real-time learning capabilities.
15Sep
Partnership
Confirmed
Boston Dynamics and BMW Manufacturing Partnership Announcement
Boston Dynamics and BMW
📍 Munich, GermanySep 15, 2026
Boston Dynamics and BMW announce multi-year partnership to deploy Atlas robots in BMW's global manufacturing facilities for assembly and quality control tasks. Initial deployment planned for 5 plants across Europe and Asia.
18Sep
Beta Program
Confirmed
Agility Robotics Digit Commercial Fleet Deployment Program
Agility Robotics
📍 Portland, USASep 18, 2026
Agility Robotics expands Digit deployments to 50 commercial locations for last-mile delivery and parcel sorting. Infrastructure support and maintenance model announced.
Industry summit bringing together 500+ investors, manufacturers, and enterprise customers for humanoid robotics business models and ROI case studies. Features live demonstrations and investment networking.
28Sep
Robot Launch
Rumored
1X Technologies EVE Robot Commercial Availability
1X Technologies
📍 Oslo, NorwaySep 28, 2026
1X Technologies makes EVE humanoid robot available for commercial pre-orders following successful pilot deployments. Initial focus on hospitality and service industry applications with AI-powered autonomous operation.
28Sep
Partnership
Rumored
ABB and Tesla Joint Humanoid Robot Initiative
ABB and Tesla
📍 Zurich, SwitzerlandSep 28, 2026
ABB and Tesla announce strategic partnership to integrate Optimus robots into ABB's global manufacturing ecosystem. Partnership targets deployment in 20+ factories across Europe and Asia.
30Sep
Conference/Expo
Confirmed
DARPA Humanoid Robot Challenge Finals 2026
DARPA
📍 Fort Lauderdale, USASep 30, 2026
DARPA hosts final competition for Humanoid Robot Challenge with teams from 15+ countries competing in complex task scenarios. Winners announced with significant prize pool and potential defense/industry contracts awarded.
01Oct
Robot Launch
Confirmed
Sony Honda Robotics ASIMO Successor Commercial Launch
Sony Honda Robotics
📍 Tokyo, JapanOct 1, 2026
Sony Honda Robotics unveils E2, the successor to ASIMO, with enhanced dexterity and AI capabilities. Initial deployment focuses on hospitality, healthcare, and service industry applications in Japan.
01Oct
Partnership
Rumored
Sanctuary AI Phoenix Deployment in Healthcare
Sanctuary AI
📍 Vancouver, Canada and Toronto, CanadaOct 1, 2026
Sanctuary AI announces partnership with major Canadian hospitals for Phoenix deployment in patient assistance and logistics roles. Pilot program focuses on elder care support and hospital material transport in collaboration with provincial health authorities.
05Oct
Robot Launch
Confirmed
Unitree Go2 Pro Industrial Series Market Release
Unitree Robotics
📍 Hangzhou, ChinaOct 5, 2026
Unitree Robotics releases industrialized version of Go2 quadruped robots for inspection and maintenance tasks in manufacturing. Initial orders from 15+ industrial customers across Asia-Pacific region.
10Oct
Production Milestone
Confirmed
Agility Robotics Digit Production Reaches 5,000 Units
Agility Robotics
📍 Salem, USAOct 10, 2026
Agility Robotics announces production of 5,000th Digit robot with active deployments across 200+ customer sites in logistics and retail. Third-generation Digit variants with enhanced grippers and autonomy announced for 2027.
12Oct
Production Milestone
Confirmed
Unitree Robotics G2 Pro Mass Production Achievement
Unitree Robotics
📍 Hangzhou, ChinaOct 12, 2026
Unitree Robotics announces production of 5,000 G2 Pro humanoid units, establishing itself as a leading mass-production provider. Robots are deployed across Chinese manufacturing and logistics sectors.
15Oct
Partnership
Rumored
Tesla Optimus Partnership with Major Automotive OEM
Tesla
📍 Detroit, USAOct 15, 2026
Tesla announces deployment partnership with major automotive manufacturer to deploy 5,000 Optimus units in assembly line operations. Represents significant validation of humanoid robotics for high-precision manufacturing.
18Oct
Conference/Expo
Confirmed
IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems 2026
IEEE Robotics and Automation Society
📍 SingaporeOct 18, 2026
Major annual robotics conference featuring presentations on humanoid robot advancements, AI integration, and real-world deployment case studies. Expected attendance of 2,000+ robotics professionals and researchers.
05Nov
Partnership
Rumored
BMW and Aurora Humanoid Robot Partnership Expansion
Aurora Innovation / BMW Group
📍 Munich, GermanyNov 5, 2026
BMW and Aurora Innovation announce expanded partnership to integrate Aurora humanoid robots in automotive assembly lines across European plants. Partnership includes joint R&D for specialized manufacturing tasks.
05Nov
Funding Announcement
Rumored
Series C Funding Round for Humanoid Robotics Startups
Several emerging humanoid robotics companies collectively raise over $2 billion in Series C funding rounds. Investment surge driven by increased enterprise demand for autonomous bipedal systems and manufacturing automation.
10Nov
Robot Launch
Rumored
Sanctuary AI Aurora Commercial Availability
Sanctuary AI
📍 Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaNov 10, 2026
Sanctuary AI announces commercial availability of Aurora humanoid robots for retail and hospitality sectors. First production batch of 100 units allocated to early enterprise customers.
15Nov
Partnership
Rumored
Tesla Optimus Deployment Announcement in Healthcare
Tesla
📍 Los Angeles, California, USANov 15, 2026
Tesla announces partnership with major US hospital systems to deploy Optimus units for janitorial, material transport, and support tasks. Pilot begins in Q1 2027 with potential for rapid scaling across healthcare sector.
01Dec
Robot Launch
Rumored
Tesla Optimus — Commercial Sales to External Customers
Tesla
📍 USADec 1, 2026
Tesla indicated plans to begin selling Optimus to external customers in 2026 after internal factory deployment validation. Target price $20,000-$30,000 per unit.
Persona AI working on a humanoid designed for shipyards and heavy industry — welding, grinding, and structural assembly in harsh environments. Working prototype targeted by end 2026.
Boston Dynamics unveils the commercial Atlas Electric humanoid robot with extended battery life and improved dexterity. Early access program opens for enterprise customers in logistics and manufacturing sectors.
10May
Beta Program Past
Boston Dynamics Atlas Commercial Deployment Program
Boston Dynamics
📍 Multiple locations, USAMay 10, 2026
Boston Dynamics launches controlled beta deployment of Atlas robots in 15 manufacturing and logistics facilities. The program focuses on validation of bipedal robots for material handling and inspection tasks in real-world environments.
01May
Production Milestone Past
Agility Robotics Digit — General Market Availability Scale-Up
Agility Robotics
📍 Salem, Oregon, USAMay 1, 2026
Agility RoboFab scales from hundreds to thousands of Digit units annually. Full general market availability with expanded logistics customer base beyond Amazon pilots.
15Apr
Production Milestone Past
Tesla Optimus Gen 3 Production Ramp-Up Announcement
Tesla
📍 Austin, USAApr 15, 2026
Tesla announces scaling Optimus production to 1,000 units per week across its manufacturing facilities. The company will detail deployment partnerships with automotive suppliers and logistics companies.
01Apr
Production Milestone Past
XPENG IRON — Mass Production Launch
XPENG Robotics
📍 Guangzhou, ChinaApr 1, 2026
XPENG Robotics begins mass production of IRON humanoid robot following successful internal factory pilots. Targeting industrial customers for material handling and inspection tasks.
Boston Dynamics Atlas — Google DeepMind Deployment
Boston Dynamics
📍 Google DeepMind, USAApr 1, 2026
Boston Dynamics confirmed Atlas fleet delivery to Google DeepMind as part of fully committed 2026 deployment schedule announced at CES. Atlas will be used for AI research and industrial task training.
Tesla Optimus — AWE Shanghai Demo + Mass Production Announcement
Tesla
📍 Shanghai, ChinaMar 1, 2026
Tesla showcased Optimus at AWE 2026 Shanghai. Optimus 3 announced as most advanced robot — production starting summer 2026 with yearly design iteration cadence planned.
1X Technologies confirmed first NEO deliveries to consumer preorder customers in 2026 — the first humanoid robot designed exclusively for home use to ship to real consumers.
Figure AI expanded humanoid deployment at BMW Spartanburg plant. Robot completed verified 20-hour continuous shift — proving multi-shift viability in automotive manufacturing.
07Jan
Robot Launch Past
AgiBot A2 — CES 2026 Global Launch
AgiBot
📍 Las Vegas, USAJan 7, 2026
AgiBot launched A2 Series globally at CES 2026 with early hospitality and logistics deployments scheduled throughout 2026. Features Genie Sim 3.0 open-source training platform on NVIDIA Isaac Sim.
05Jan
Robot Launch Past
Boston Dynamics Atlas — Production Version Unveiled
Boston Dynamics
📍 Las Vegas, USAJan 5, 2026
Boston Dynamics unveiled fully electric production Atlas at CES 2026 during Hyundai's media day — featuring 56 DOF, 110lb lift capacity, hot-swappable batteries and autonomous charging.
CES 2026 marked a defining moment — 16+ humanoid robots showcased including Boston Dynamics Atlas production reveal, Unitree G1/H2/R1 lineup, LG CLOiD, AgiBot A2, and NEURA 4NE-1 Gen 3.
01Jan
Robot Launch Past
Unitree Robotics — G1/H2/R1 Commercial Shipments Begin
Unitree Robotics
📍 GlobalJan 1, 2026
Unitree began shipping G1, H2, and R1 models to academic labs and enterprise customers. Shift to Robot-as-a-Service model for global commercial deployment.
01Sep
Beta Program Past
HMND 01 Alpha — UK Industrial Pilot Launch
Humanoid Ltd
📍 United KingdomSep 1, 2025
UK's first industrial humanoid robot entered test deployments in industrial facilities under robots-as-a-service model. 220cm wheeled-base handling picking, sorting, and warehouse logistics.
01Jul
Production Milestone Past
Richtech ADAM — 240 Walmart Deployments
Richtech Robotics
📍 USA (nationwide)Jul 1, 2025
Richtech deployed ADAM humanoid bartender/barista across 240 Ghost Kitchen locations inside Walmart stores — one of the largest single consumer-facing humanoid rollouts to date.
01Apr
Production Milestone Past
Agility Robotics RoboFab — World’s First Humanoid Factory Opens
Agility Robotics
📍 Salem, Oregon, USAApr 1, 2025
Agility opened RoboFab — world's first dedicated humanoid robot factory — with capacity to produce hundreds of Digit robots per year, roadmap to 10,000 units annually.
01Mar
Production Milestone Past
UBTech Walker S — Multi-Robot Factory Collaboration
UBTech Robotics
📍 ChinaMar 1, 2025
First documented multi-humanoid robot collaboration across multiple scenarios in a live EV production environment. Multiple Walker S robots working autonomously alongside each other.
01Mar
Partnership Past
Apptronik Apollo — Mercedes-Benz Partnership
Apptronik
📍 GermanyMar 1, 2024
Apptronik and Mercedes-Benz announced Apollo deployment partnership — first European automaker to formally commit to humanoid robot integration across manufacturing facilities.
01Jan
Robot Launch Past
Figure AI + BMW — First Autonomous Humanoid Factory Deployment
Figure AI
📍 Spartanburg, SC, USAJan 1, 2024
Figure AI's robot deployed at BMW Spartanburg — the first fully autonomous humanoid working in an active automotive manufacturing environment. Landmark moment for commercial humanoid robotics.