Robot release calendar

15 Nov

Partnership Rumored

Tesla Optimus Deployment Announcement in Healthcare

Tesla

📍 Los Angeles, California, USA Nov 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.

15 Nov

Production Milestone Confirmed

Tesla Optimus Gen 3 Production Ramp Announcement

Tesla

📍 Austin, USA Nov 15, 2026

Tesla announces production scaling of Optimus Gen 3 with target of 1,000+ units per quarter by Q4 2026. The announcement will include supply chain partnerships and delivery timelines to early enterprise customers.

18 Nov

Robot Launch Confirmed

Sanctuary AI RFM-004 Commercial Launch

Sanctuary AI

📍 Vancouver, Canada Nov 18, 2026

Sanctuary AI launches RFM-004 humanoid robot targeting manufacturing and service sectors with improved autonomy and learning capabilities. Initial production batch of 500 units allocated to enterprise customers in North America.

20 Nov

Beta Program Rumored

Sanctuary AI Phoenix-X Hospital Deployment Program

Sanctuary AI

📍 Vancouver, Canada Nov 20, 2026

Sanctuary AI launches pilot program deploying Phoenix-X robots in 5 North American hospitals for patient assistance and logistics tasks. Initial program targets 12-month evaluation period with plans for expansion to 50+ facilities.

20 Nov

Production Milestone Confirmed

Unitree A2 Production Shipments Begin

Unitree Robotics

📍 Hangzhou, China Nov 20, 2026

Unitree Robotics begins shipping A2 humanoid robots to enterprise customers following successful pilot deployments. Initial batch of 500 units targeting warehouse automation and logistics applications.

20 Nov

Robot Launch Confirmed

Unitree Robotics H1 Series Launch in Europe

Unitree Robotics

📍 Berlin, Germany Nov 20, 2026

Unitree announces European market entry with H1 humanoid robot availability. The launch includes partnerships with major industrial automation providers for integration into manufacturing ecosystems.

25 Nov

Beta Program Confirmed

Unitree Robotics H1 Pro Beta Program Announcement

Unitree Robotics

📍 Hangzhou, China Nov 25, 2026

Unitree launches closed beta program for H1 Pro with selected enterprise partners in manufacturing and research sectors. Program aims to gather real-world deployment feedback before full commercial availability in Q1 2027.

25 Nov

Robot Launch Confirmed

Unitree H1 Pro Launch in European Markets

Unitree Robotics

📍 Berlin, Germany Nov 25, 2026

Unitree expands H1 Pro humanoid robot availability to European markets with local partnerships and support infrastructure. Launch includes commitments from industrial automation firms for pilot deployments.

28 Nov

Funding Announcement Rumored

Figure AI Series B Funding Round Close

Figure AI

📍 San Francisco, USA Nov 28, 2026

Figure AI announces completion of $500M+ Series B funding round led by major tech investors. Funds will accelerate Figure-01 production scaling and expand operations in multiple regions for logistics and warehouse deployments.

01 Dec

Robot Launch Rumored

Tesla Optimus — Commercial Sales to External Customers

Tesla

📍 USA Dec 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.

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01 Dec

Robot Launch Rumored

Persona AI — Shipyard Humanoid Prototype

Persona AI

📍 Global Dec 1, 2026

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.

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01 Dec

Production Milestone Rumored

Agility Robotics Digit Series B Production Facility Opening

Agility Robotics

📍 Portland, Oregon, USA Dec 1, 2026

Agility Robotics opens new 100,000 sq ft manufacturing facility to produce Digit robots at scale. Facility launch enables production capacity of 2,000+ units annually and supports 200+ enterprise pre-orders.

01 Dec

Beta Program Confirmed

Honda E2-DR Heavy Load Humanoid Field Trial Results

Honda

📍 Tokyo, Japan Dec 1, 2026

Honda releases comprehensive results from year-long field trials of E2-DR in construction and disaster response scenarios. Demonstrates 100+ kg payload capacity and validates autonomous navigation in unstructured environments.

01 Dec

Funding Announcement Rumored

Figure AI Series C Funding and Production Facility Opening

Figure AI

📍 Bay Area, USA Dec 1, 2026

Figure AI announces major Series C funding round and opens first dedicated manufacturing facility for Figure 02 robots. Production capacity targets 1,000 units annually with focus on warehouse and logistics automation.

10 Dec

Partnership Rumored

BMW Manufacturing Partnership with Humanoid Robotics Provider

BMW & Partner TBD

📍 Munich, Germany Dec 10, 2026

Major automotive manufacturer announces partnership for humanoid robot integration in manufacturing plants. Deal expected to include multi-year purchase agreements and custom robotic solutions.

10 Dec

Robot Launch Confirmed

Hyundai H-bot Commercial Launch in South Korea

Hyundai Robotics

📍 Seoul, South Korea Dec 10, 2026

Hyundai officially launches H-bot humanoid robot for commercial service applications including hospitality and healthcare sectors. Initial production target of 10,000 units by end of 2027 with distribution across Asia-Pacific region.

08 Jan

Conference/Expo Confirmed

World Economic Forum Robotics Industry Report 2027

World Economic Forum

📍 Davos, Switzerland Jan 8, 2027

World Economic Forum hosts panel discussions on humanoid robotics impact on workforce transformation and manufacturing. Major robotics companies present roadmaps and deployment statistics for 2027 and beyond.

12 Jan

Conference/Expo Confirmed

International Conference on Humanoid Robots (ICHR 2027)

IEEE Robotics and Automation Society

📍 Singapore Jan 12, 2027

Major annual conference featuring over 200 research papers, keynotes from industry leaders including Tesla, Boston Dynamics, and Figure AI, and live demonstrations of latest humanoid prototypes and applications.

15 Jan

Production Milestone Rumored

Sanctuary AI Carbon X Production Milestone

Sanctuary AI

📍 Vancouver, Canada Jan 15, 2027

Sanctuary AI reaches production milestones for Carbon X humanoid robots with deployments in retail and hospitality sectors. Company reports successful autonomous task completion in real-world retail environments.

18 Jan

Conference/Expo Confirmed

ICRA 2027 – International Conference on Robotics and Automation

IEEE Robotics and Automation Society

📍 Singapore Jan 18, 2027

Major annual robotics conference featuring keynotes, research presentations, and exhibitions showcasing latest humanoid robot developments. Over 2,000 attendees expected including industry leaders and academic researchers.

19 Jan

Conference/Expo Confirmed

IFR 2027 World Robotics Conference

International Federation of Robotics

📍 Frankfurt, Germany Jan 19, 2027

Annual conference showcasing latest humanoid robotics developments, industrial deployment case studies, and technological breakthroughs from leading manufacturers. Industry leaders present production roadmaps and commercial deployment results from 2026.

20 Jan

Robot Launch Confirmed

Honda E4 Series Production Launch

Honda

📍 Tokyo, Japan Jan 20, 2027

Honda introduces the E4 series humanoid robot with advanced AI integration for healthcare and service sector deployment. Initial production targets 500 units for Japanese market with expansion planned.

20 Jan

Partnership Confirmed

Unitree H1 Commercial Deployment Announcement

Unitree Robotics

📍 Shanghai, China Jan 20, 2027

Unitree Robotics announces partnership with major Chinese manufacturing facility for H1 humanoid robot deployment. Initial deployment of 100+ units planned for facility inspection and maintenance tasks.

25 Jan

Robot Launch Confirmed

Unitree Humanoid H1 Pro Asia Market Launch

Unitree Robotics

📍 Shanghai, China Jan 25, 2027

Unitree Robotics launches H1 Pro humanoid in Asian markets with enhanced mobility and dexterity features targeting manufacturing and service sectors. Pricing and availability announced for enterprise customers across Southeast Asia and Japan.

01 Feb

Robot Launch Rumored

Honda Asimo Next Generation Announcement

Honda

📍 Tokyo, Japan Feb 1, 2027

Honda announces next-generation Asimo with enhanced bipedal locomotion, improved battery life, and AI-driven task planning. Target deployment in hospitality and service sectors by late 2027.

01 Feb

Partnership Rumored

Honda Humanoid H1 Partnership with Major Logistics Firm

Honda Robotics

📍 Tokyo, Japan Feb 1, 2027

Honda announces multi-year partnership with major global logistics provider to deploy 1,000+ H1 humanoids in warehouse automation. Announcement includes technology licensing and joint development of logistics-specific capabilities.

03 Feb

Conference/Expo Confirmed

World Robotics Forum 2027 – Humanoid Track

IFR & Industry Partners

📍 Barcelona, Spain Feb 3, 2027

Premier industry forum features dedicated humanoid robotics track with 50+ exhibitors showcasing commercial platforms. Expected to host 3,000+ attendees focused on deployment strategies and real-world applications.

05 Feb

Partnership Rumored

BMW-Digit Manufacturing Partnership Expansion

Agility Robotics

📍 Munich, Germany Feb 5, 2027

BMW announces expanded partnership with Agility Robotics for Digit humanoid deployment across additional European manufacturing facilities. Multi-year agreement targets logistics automation and parts handling in automotive production lines.

05 Feb

Robot Launch Rumored

Figure AI Figure-02 Commercial Release

Figure AI

📍 San Francisco, USA Feb 5, 2027

Figure AI releases Figure-02 with improved dexterity and reasoning capabilities. Initial production batch of 500 units allocated to strategic partners in logistics and manufacturing sectors.

10 Feb

Conference/Expo Confirmed

Humanoid Robotics Enterprise Summit 2027

Multiple Industry Partners

📍 San Jose, USA Feb 10, 2027

Industry-focused conference dedicated to enterprise deployment of humanoid robots, featuring 50+ case studies on ROI and implementation strategies. Attendance expected from 1,500+ enterprise buyers and robotics vendors.

12 Feb

Robot Launch Rumored

Honda E2-DR Gen 2 Commercial Model Announcement

Honda

📍 Tokyo, Japan Feb 12, 2027

Honda unveils second-generation E2-DR humanoid robot with improved disaster response capabilities and autonomous navigation. Commercial licensing program opens for government agencies and emergency response organizations.

14 Feb

Partnership Rumored

BMW and Tesla Optimus Manufacturing Partnership Announcement

Tesla

📍 Munich, Germany Feb 14, 2027

Tesla and BMW announce joint deployment of Optimus robots in BMW manufacturing plants across Europe. Partnership targets 500+ humanoid robots in automotive assembly lines by end of 2027.

14 Feb

Partnership Rumored

Tesla Optimus Warehouse Deployment Expansion

Tesla

📍 Multiple locations, USA and Mexico Feb 14, 2027

Tesla announces expanded partnerships with major logistics companies to deploy Optimus robots in warehouse and fulfillment operations. The deployment is expected to include both sorting and palletizing tasks.

14 Feb

Beta Program Confirmed

Sanctuary AI Phoenix Gen 2 Beta Program Launch

Sanctuary AI

📍 Vancouver, Canada Feb 14, 2027

Sanctuary AI opens beta program for Phoenix Gen 2 with select manufacturing partners in North America. Program focuses on real-world testing of fine manipulation capabilities in assembly and quality control applications.

20 Feb

Beta Program Rumored

Tesla Optimus Beta Program Expansion to 100,000 Households

Tesla

📍 Online Feb 20, 2027

Tesla announces expansion of residential Optimus beta program from 10,000 to 100,000 households globally. Program focuses on domestic task automation with pricing expected at $20,000-$25,000 per unit for early adopters.

28 Feb

Beta Program Confirmed

Sanctuary AI Symphony X1 Warehouse Operations Pilot

Sanctuary AI

📍 Vancouver, Canada Feb 28, 2027

Sanctuary AI begins pilot deployment of Symphony X1 humanoid robots in major Canadian logistics facilities. Program focuses on autonomous warehouse operations with emphasis on dexterous manipulation tasks.

01 Mar

Beta Program Confirmed

BMW Manufacturing Humanoid Pilot Program

BMW Group

📍 Dingolfing, Germany Mar 1, 2027

BMW announces pilot deployment of 25 Optimus Gen 3 humanoids in its flagship manufacturing facility for assembly line support. The 6-month pilot aims to demonstrate productivity gains and safe human-robot collaboration.

05 Mar

Partnership Confirmed

Shadow Robot Hand Integration into Commercial Humanoids

Shadow Robot Company

📍 London, UK Mar 5, 2027

Shadow Robot announces licensing agreements with three major humanoid manufacturers to integrate advanced dexterous hands into their platforms. This enables more complex manipulation tasks in industrial and service applications.

05 Mar

Conference/Expo Confirmed

Google DeepMind Robotics Summit 2027

Google DeepMind

📍 Mountain View, USA Mar 5, 2027

Annual summit showcasing advancements in AI-powered robotics with demonstrations of multi-task learning and autonomous navigation systems. Expected participation from 50+ robotics companies and research institutions.

10 Mar

Robot Launch Rumored

Agility Robotics Digit Second Generation Launch

Agility Robotics

📍 Portland, USA Mar 10, 2027

Agility Robotics unveils Digit Gen 2 with enhanced dexterity, improved battery life, and advanced AI capabilities. Pre-orders open for commercial deployment in package handling and last-mile delivery applications.

12 Mar

Robot Launch Confirmed

Unitree H1 Gen 2 Asia-Pacific Launch Event

Unitree Robotics

📍 Shanghai, China Mar 12, 2027

Unitree unveils H1 Gen 2 with enhanced bipedal locomotion and industrial applications. Pre-orders open for delivery in Q2 2027 with pricing and technical specifications announced.

15 Mar

Conference/Expo Confirmed

International Robot Summit 2027

International Federation of Robotics

📍 Geneva, Switzerland Mar 15, 2027

Global robotics industry conference focusing on humanoid robot commercialization, labor market impacts, and regulatory frameworks. Announcement of new international safety and interoperability standards expected.

15 Mar

Funding Announcement Rumored

Sanctuary AI Series B Closing and Phoenix Gen 2 Announcement

Sanctuary AI

📍 Vancouver, Canada Mar 15, 2027

Sanctuary AI closes $140 million Series B funding round and announces Phoenix Gen 2 with significantly improved dexterity and AI reasoning. Commercial availability targeted for Q4 2027 with pre-orders opening.

22 Mar

Deployment Rumored

BMW Group Humanoid Robot Factory Integration

BMW Group

📍 Munich, Germany Mar 22, 2027

BMW Group announces deployment of 50 humanoid robots across European manufacturing facilities for assembly line support and quality inspection. Integration with existing Industry 4.0 infrastructure planned for Q2 2027.

28 Mar

Beta Program Rumored

Sanctuary AI Carbon System Warehouse Deployment Expansion

Sanctuary AI

📍 Multiple locations, Canada/USA Mar 28, 2027

Sanctuary AI announces expansion of Carbon humanoid robot deployments to 50+ logistics and fulfillment centers. New AI training improvements enable autonomous task learning with reduced human oversight.

01 Apr

Partnership Confirmed

Agility Robotics Digit Commercial Order Fulfillment

Agility Robotics

📍 Oregon, USA Apr 1, 2027

Agility Robotics secures multi-year contract with major e-commerce company for 200 Digit robots in fulfillment centers. Deployment spans 15 facilities across North America.

05 Apr

Partnership Confirmed

Hyundai Group Robotics Strategy Update and H-Bot Demonstration

Hyundai Motor Group

📍 Seoul, South Korea Apr 5, 2027

Hyundai announces expanded robotics investments and demonstrates next-generation H-Bot humanoid for automotive and industrial applications. Strategic partnerships with supply chain companies are revealed.

20 Apr

Beta Program Rumored

Sanctuary AI Phoenix Robot Commercial Availability

Sanctuary AI

📍 Vancouver, Canada Apr 20, 2027

Sanctuary AI opens commercial availability of Phoenix humanoid robot for enterprise clients in North America and Europe. First batch of 50+ units allocated to logistics and retail sector partners.

10 Nov

Robot Launch Past

Figure AI Figure 02 Industrial Series Launch

Figure AI

📍 San Francisco, California, USA Nov 10, 2026

Figure AI reveals Figure 02 industrial variant with enhanced load capacity (100+ lbs) and specialized end-effectors for manufacturing. Initial orders from major automotive suppliers total 500 units with deployment beginning in Q1 2027.

10 Nov

Robot Launch Past

Sanctuary AI Aurora Commercial Availability

Sanctuary AI

📍 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Nov 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.

08 Nov

Beta Program Past

Boston Dynamics Atlas Commercial Deployment Phase 2

Boston Dynamics

📍 Multiple locations, USA Nov 8, 2026

Boston Dynamics expands Atlas deployment to 15+ manufacturing and logistics facilities across North America. New electric version demonstrates extended operational runtime and improved dexterity for industrial tasks.

08 Nov

Beta Program Past

Honda E2-DR Disaster Response Field Trials

Honda Robotics

📍 Fukushima, Japan Nov 8, 2026

Honda initiates advanced field trials of E2-DR in simulated disaster scenarios, testing navigation, debris handling, and sensor integration with emergency response systems.

05 Nov

Conference/Expo Past

ICRA 2026 Humanoid Robotics Summit

IEEE Robotics and Automation Society

📍 Barcelona, Spain Nov 5, 2026

Leading annual robotics conference featuring dedicated track on humanoid robots with keynotes from Tesla, Boston Dynamics, and Figure AI. Expected attendance of 8,000+ roboticists and industry leaders to discuss latest advancements in bipedal locomotion and dexterous manipulation.

05 Nov

Partnership Past

Hyundai-Boston Dynamics Partnership Expands in Asia-Pacific

Hyundai Motor Group

📍 Seoul, South Korea Nov 5, 2026

Hyundai Motor Group announces expanded partnership with Boston Dynamics to deploy Atlas robots across its manufacturing and logistics operations across Asia-Pacific region. Joint venture to establish regional service and support infrastructure.

05 Nov

Production Milestone Past

Unitree G2 Series Production Milestone – 50,000 Units

Unitree Robotics

📍 Hangzhou, China Nov 5, 2026

Unitree Robotics announces production of 50,000 G2-series quadruped robots, with humanoid arm variants seeing strong enterprise adoption. Milestone positions Unitree as leading volume producer of affordable collaborative robots.

05 Nov

Funding Announcement Past

Series C Funding Round for Humanoid Robotics Startups

Multiple (Apptronik, Fourier Intelligence, Unitree)

📍 Online Nov 5, 2026

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.

05 Nov

Partnership Past

BMW and Aurora Humanoid Robot Partnership Expansion

Aurora Innovation / BMW Group

📍 Munich, Germany Nov 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.

03 Nov

Robot Launch Past

Boston Dynamics Atlas Electric Launch Event

Boston Dynamics

📍 Boston, USA Nov 3, 2026

Boston Dynamics officially launches the fully electric Atlas robot, replacing the hydraulic version. The new platform demonstrates enhanced dexterity and autonomy for warehouse and logistics applications.

18 Oct

Conference/Expo Past

IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems 2026

IEEE Robotics and Automation Society

📍 Singapore Oct 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.

15 Oct

Production Milestone Past

Tesla Optimus Gen 3 Production Ramp-Up Milestone

Tesla

📍 Austin, Texas, USA Oct 15, 2026

Tesla announces scaling Optimus production to 10,000 units annually across Gigafactories. The milestone marks transition from pilot production to commercial-scale manufacturing of humanoid robots for automotive assembly and logistics applications.

15 Oct

Beta Program Past

Amazon Digit Large-Scale Warehouse Deployment

Amazon Robotics

📍 Multiple USA locations Oct 15, 2026

Amazon expands Digit humanoid deployment to 20 fulfillment centers across North America for goods-to-person operations. Reports indicate 30% improvement in throughput over previous automation solutions.

15 Oct

Robot Launch Past

Sanctuary AI Phoenix Launch in Canadian Manufacturing

Sanctuary AI

📍 Vancouver, Canada Oct 15, 2026

Sanctuary AI announces full commercial availability of Phoenix humanoid robot with initial deployments in Canadian automotive and electronics manufacturing facilities. Pre-orders exceed 200 units.

15 Oct

Partnership Past

Tesla Optimus Partnership with Major Automotive OEM

Tesla

📍 Detroit, USA Oct 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.

14 Oct

Partnership Past

Sony Honda Mobile Robotics Partnership Announcement

Sony Honda Mobile Robotics

📍 Tokyo, Japan Oct 14, 2026

Sony and Honda announce expanded collaboration on humanoid robotics for elderly care and smart home integration. Partnership includes joint R&D funding of $500M over three years and planned deployment in 100 Japanese care facilities.

12 Oct

Partnership Past

Sanctuary AI Phoenix Production Scaling Partnership

Sanctuary AI

📍 Vancouver, Canada Oct 12, 2026

Sanctuary AI announces manufacturing partnership with Flex to scale Phoenix production to 10,000 units by 2027. Agreement includes deployment commitments from major retailers and logistics providers.

12 Oct

Production Milestone Past

Unitree Robotics G2 Pro Mass Production Achievement

Unitree Robotics

📍 Hangzhou, China Oct 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.

10 Oct

Partnership Past

Toyota and Honda Joint Humanoid Research Partnership

Toyota and Honda

📍 Tokyo, Japan Oct 10, 2026

Toyota and Honda announce strategic partnership to develop next-generation humanoid robots for care and manufacturing applications. Joint venture aims to accelerate commercialization of humanoid robots in Japan's aging society.

10 Oct

Production Milestone Past

Agility Robotics Digit Production Reaches 5,000 Units

Agility Robotics

📍 Salem, USA Oct 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.

05 Oct

Conference/Expo Past

ICRA 2026 – International Conference on Robotics and Automation

IEEE Robotics and Automation Society

📍 Barcelona, Spain Oct 5, 2026

Major international robotics conference featuring keynotes on humanoid robotics commercialization, hands-on demonstrations of latest industrial humanoids, and technical sessions on bipedal locomotion and manipulation. Expected attendance from all major humanoid robotics companies.

05 Oct

Robot Launch Past

Unitree Go2 Pro Industrial Series Market Release

Unitree Robotics

📍 Hangzhou, China Oct 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.

01 Oct

Partnership Past

Sanctuary AI Phoenix Deployment in Healthcare

Sanctuary AI

📍 Vancouver, Canada and Toronto, Canada Oct 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.

01 Oct

Robot Launch Past

Sony Honda Robotics ASIMO Successor Commercial Launch

Sony Honda Robotics

📍 Tokyo, Japan Oct 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.

30 Sep

Conference/Expo Past

DARPA Humanoid Robot Challenge Finals 2026

DARPA

📍 Fort Lauderdale, USA Sep 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.

28 Sep

Conference/Expo Past

International Conference on Humanoid Robotics 2026

IEEE/RAS

📍 Singapore Sep 28, 2026

Major industry conference featuring keynotes from leading humanoid robotics companies and research presentations on bipedal locomotion, manipulation, and AI integration. Expected attendance of 5000+ roboticists and industry leaders.

28 Sep

Beta Program Past

Figure AI Figure-02 Deployment in BMW Facilities

Figure AI

📍 Leipzig, Germany Sep 28, 2026

Figure AI deploys 20 units of Figure-02 robots to BMW manufacturing plants for assembly line testing. Partnership focuses on collaborative human-robot manufacturing tasks in automotive production.

28 Sep

Robot Launch Past

Toyota T-HR3 Next-Gen Humanoid Reveal

Toyota Robotics

📍 Tokyo, Japan Sep 28, 2026

Toyota unveils next-generation T-HR3 with enhanced mobility, grip force control, and remote operation capabilities for healthcare and eldercare applications in Japan.

28 Sep

Partnership Past

ABB and Tesla Joint Humanoid Robot Initiative

ABB and Tesla

📍 Zurich, Switzerland Sep 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.

28 Sep

Robot Launch Past

1X Technologies EVE Robot Commercial Availability

1X Technologies

📍 Oslo, Norway Sep 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.

22 Sep

Deployment announcement Past

Boston Dynamics Atlas Commercial Deployment Announcement

Boston Dynamics

📍 Boston, Massachusetts, USA Sep 22, 2026

Boston Dynamics is expected to announce commercial deployment partnerships with major manufacturers and logistics companies for their advanced Atlas humanoid robot. Multiple customer pilots in warehouse and factory environments anticipated.

20 Sep

Conference/Expo Past

RoboVentures Summit 2026 – Humanoid Robotics Focus

RoboVentures

📍 Singapore Sep 20, 2026

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.

18 Sep

Beta Program Past

Agility Robotics Digit Commercial Fleet Deployment Program

Agility Robotics

📍 Portland, USA Sep 18, 2026

Agility Robotics expands Digit deployments to 50 commercial locations for last-mile delivery and parcel sorting. Infrastructure support and maintenance model announced.

15 Sep

Partnership Past

Boston Dynamics and BMW Manufacturing Partnership Announcement

Boston Dynamics and BMW

📍 Munich, Germany Sep 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.

15 Sep

Beta Program Past

Honda E-Series Humanoid Beta Program Expansion

Honda

📍 Tokyo, Japan Sep 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.

15 Sep

Conference/Expo Past

European Robotics Forum 2026 – Humanoid Robotics Track

SPARC Europe

📍 Brussels, Belgium Sep 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.

14 Sep

Partnership Past

BMW Manufacturing Humanoid Robot Deployment

BMW Manufacturing

📍 Munich, Germany Sep 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.

12 Sep

Beta Program Past

Honda Asimo Evolution Program Update

Honda

📍 Tokyo, Japan Sep 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.

10 Sep

Funding Announcement Past

Figure AI Series C Funding Round Closure

Figure AI

📍 San Francisco, USA Sep 10, 2026

Figure AI closes $500M Series C funding round led by major institutional investors to accelerate Figure 02 production and deployment in automotive manufacturing. Funding will support expansion of manufacturing facilities and R&D for next-generation models.

05 Sep

Production Milestone Past

Sanctuary AI Production Facility Launch

Sanctuary AI

📍 Vancouver, Canada Sep 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.

05 Sep

Conference/Expo Past

World Humanoid Robot Expo 2026

International Robotics Federation

📍 Seoul, South Korea Sep 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.

03 Sep

Robot Launch Past

Galbot ET1 pre-orders open

Galbot (Beijing)

Sep 3, 2026

Pre-orders open for Galbot's first bipedal humanoid, the ET1: 1,230 mm, 30 kg, Unitree motor units and Galbot's AstraBrain-WBC controller. It debuted at WRC 2026. No price has been published.

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01 Sep

Production Milestone Past

Saudi PIF-Backed Humanoid Robot Manufacturing Facility Opening

Public Investment Fund Saudi Arabia

📍 NEOM, Saudi Arabia Sep 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.

01 Sep

Production Milestone Past

Toyota T-HR3 Workplace Safety Certification Milestone

Toyota

📍 Tokyo, Japan Sep 1, 2026

Toyota's T-HR3 achieves ISO 13849-1 safety certification for hazardous environment operations. Enables deployment in chemical plants and nuclear facilities.

01 Sep

Robot Launch Past

NEURA Robotics 4NE-1 Gen 3 — Commercial Release

NEURA Robotics

📍 Metzingen, Germany Sep 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.

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30 Aug

Robot Launch Past

Unitree Robotics G2 Commercial Launch in Europe

Unitree Robotics

📍 Berlin, Germany Aug 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.

28 Aug

Partnership Past

BMW and Tesla Strategic Robotics Partnership

Tesla, BMW Group

📍 Munich, Germany Aug 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.

28 Aug

Partnership Past

BMW Manufacturing Partnership with Humanoid Robot Provider

BMW and industry partner TBD

📍 Munich, Germany Aug 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.

25 Aug

Partnership Past

Toyota Humanoid Robot Collaboration Announcement

Toyota

📍 Tokyo, Japan Aug 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.

19 Aug

Production Milestone Past

Sanctuary AI Carbon X Production Milestone

Sanctuary AI

📍 Vancouver, Canada Aug 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.

15 Aug

Production Milestone Past

Tesla Optimus Gen 3 Production Ramp Announcement

Tesla

📍 Austin, USA Aug 15, 2026

Tesla announces significant production scaling of Optimus humanoid robots with deployment targets for 2027. The company is expected to detail manufacturing capacity expansions and early customer pilot programs.

15 Aug

Robot Launch Past

Sanctuary AI Phoenix Gen 2 Commercial Release

Sanctuary AI

📍 Vancouver, Canada Aug 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.

14 Aug

Partnership Past

Unitree Robotics H1 Pro European Distribution Partnership

Unitree Robotics

📍 Berlin, Germany Aug 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.

14 Aug

Beta Program Past

Honda Asimo Successor Field Testing Initiative

Honda

📍 Tokyo, Japan Aug 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.

12 Aug

Robot Launch Past

Unitree Robotics H1 Pro North American Launch

Unitree Robotics

📍 San Francisco, USA Aug 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.

10 Aug

Conference/Expo Past

Humanoids 2026 Conference

IEEE-RAS

📍 Genoa, Italy Aug 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.

05 Aug

Robot Launch Past

Sony Vision-S Humanoid Commercial Launch

Sony

📍 Tokyo, Japan Aug 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.

05 Aug

Partnership Past

Honda and Sony Launch Humanoid Robot Collaboration

Honda and Sony

📍 Tokyo, Japan Aug 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.

05 Aug

Beta Program Past

Unitree H1 Pro Asian Market Deployment

Unitree Robotics

📍 Shanghai, China Aug 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.

22 Jul

Robot Launch Past

Unitree H1 Pro Launch in European Markets

Unitree Robotics

📍 Berlin, Germany Jul 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.

15 Jul

Production Milestone Past

Tesla Optimus Gen 3 Production Ramp Announcement

Tesla

📍 Austin, Texas, USA Jul 15, 2026

Tesla announces scaling of Optimus Gen 3 production to 10,000 units quarterly following successful 2025 trials. The company reveals deployment plans across automotive manufacturing and logistics facilities.

15 Jul

Partnership Past

Toyota Humanoid Robot Deployment in Healthcare Facilities

Toyota

📍 Tokyo, Japan Jul 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.

14 Jul

Beta Program Past

Toyota T-HR3 Manufacturing Task Validation

Toyota

📍 Nagoya, Japan Jul 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.

08 Jul

Partnership Past

Boston Dynamics Atlas Commercial Deployment Expansion

Boston Dynamics

📍 Boston, Massachusetts, USA Jul 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.

08 Jul

Partnership Past

ABB Robotics Humanoid Division Launch

ABB Robotics

📍 Zurich, Switzerland Jul 8, 2026

ABB announces new humanoid division focusing on collaborative manufacturing tasks. Partnership with Siemens to integrate automation software platforms.

08 Jul

Beta Program Past

Toyota T-HR3 Healthcare Deployment Initiative

Toyota

📍 Japan and South Korea Jul 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.

01 Jul

Robot Launch Past

Apptronik Apollo — European Commercial Launch

Apptronik

📍 Europe Jul 1, 2026

Apptronik expected to announce commercial availability of Apollo following successful Mercedes-Benz pilot program expansion across German and Hungarian manufacturing plants.

30 Jun

Robot Launch Past

Unitree G1 Commercial Release in North America

Unitree Robotics

📍 Mountain View, USA Jun 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.

20 Jun

Production Milestone Past

Tesla Optimus Production Ramp-Up to 10,000 Units

Tesla

📍 Austin, USA Jun 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.

20 Jun

Funding Announcement Past

Figure AI Series C Funding and H-01 Production Timeline

Figure AI

📍 San Francisco, USA Jun 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.

20 Jun

Production Milestone Past

Figure AI Figure 02 Series Production Launch

Figure AI

📍 Silicon Valley, USA Jun 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.

08 Jun

Funding Announcement Past

Figure AI Series C Funding and Factory Expansion

Figure AI

📍 Sunnyvale, USA Jun 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.

05 Jun

Conference/Expo Past

International Conference on Humanoid Robots (ICHR 2026)

IEEE Robotics Society

📍 Tokyo, Japan Jun 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.

01 Jun

Production Milestone Past

Guangzhou Auto GoMate — Industrial Production Start

Guangzhou Auto Group

📍 Guangzhou, China Jun 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.

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01 Jun

Beta Program Past

LG CLOiD — Home Robot Beta Program

LG Electronics

📍 South Korea + USA Jun 1, 2026

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.

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01 Jun

Production Milestone Past

Fourier Intelligence GR-2 — Mass Production

Fourier Intelligence

📍 Shanghai, China Jun 1, 2026

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.

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01 Jun

Production Milestone Past

Tesla Optimus 3 — Production Start

Tesla

📍 Fremont Factory, California, USA Jun 1, 2026

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.

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01 Jun

Conference/Expo Past

ICRA 2026 — International Conference on Robotics and Automation

IEEE

📍 Vienna, Austria Jun 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.

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25 May

Conference/Expo Past

ICRA 2026 Humanoid Robotics Summit

IEEE Robotics and Automation Society

📍 Singapore May 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.

20 May

Robot Launch Past

Boston Dynamics Atlas Electric Platform Launch

Boston Dynamics

📍 Boston, USA May 20, 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.

10 May

Beta Program Past

Boston Dynamics Atlas Commercial Deployment Program

Boston Dynamics

📍 Multiple locations, USA May 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.

01 May

Production Milestone Past

Agility Robotics Digit — General Market Availability Scale-Up

Agility Robotics

📍 Salem, Oregon, USA May 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.

15 Apr

Production Milestone Past

Tesla Optimus Gen 3 Production Ramp-Up Announcement

Tesla

📍 Austin, USA Apr 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.

01 Apr

Production Milestone Past

XPENG IRON — Mass Production Launch

XPENG Robotics

📍 Guangzhou, China Apr 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.

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01 Apr

Robot Launch Past

Boston Dynamics Atlas — Google DeepMind Deployment

Boston Dynamics

📍 Google DeepMind, USA Apr 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.

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01 Mar

Production Milestone Past

Tesla Optimus — AWE Shanghai Demo + Mass Production Announcement

Tesla

📍 Shanghai, China Mar 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.

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01 Mar

Robot Launch Past

1X NEO — First Consumer Home Deliveries

1X Technologies

📍 Global (online delivery) Mar 1, 2026

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.

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01 Feb

Production Milestone Past

Figure AI BMW — Scale Deployment Expansion

Figure AI

📍 Spartanburg, SC, USA Feb 1, 2026

Figure AI expanded humanoid deployment at BMW Spartanburg plant. Robot completed verified 20-hour continuous shift — proving multi-shift viability in automotive manufacturing.

07 Jan

Robot Launch Past

AgiBot A2 — CES 2026 Global Launch

AgiBot

📍 Las Vegas, USA Jan 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.

05 Jan

Robot Launch Past

Boston Dynamics Atlas — Production Version Unveiled

Boston Dynamics

📍 Las Vegas, USA Jan 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.

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05 Jan

Conference/Expo Past

CES 2026 — Humanoid Robotics Showcase

📍 Las Vegas, USA Jan 5 – Jan 8, 2026

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.

01 Jan

Robot Launch Past

Unitree Robotics — G1/H2/R1 Commercial Shipments Begin

Unitree Robotics

📍 Global Jan 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.

01 Sep

Beta Program Past

HMND 01 Alpha — UK Industrial Pilot Launch

Humanoid Ltd

📍 United Kingdom Sep 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.

01 Jul

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.

01 Apr

Production Milestone Past

Agility Robotics RoboFab — World’s First Humanoid Factory Opens

Agility Robotics

📍 Salem, Oregon, USA Apr 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.

01 Mar

Production Milestone Past

UBTech Walker S — Multi-Robot Factory Collaboration

UBTech Robotics

📍 China Mar 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.

01 Mar

Partnership Past

Apptronik Apollo — Mercedes-Benz Partnership

Apptronik

📍 Germany Mar 1, 2024

Apptronik and Mercedes-Benz announced Apollo deployment partnership — first European automaker to formally commit to humanoid robot integration across manufacturing facilities.

01 Jan

Robot Launch Past

Figure AI + BMW — First Autonomous Humanoid Factory Deployment

Figure AI

📍 Spartanburg, SC, USA Jan 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.