Funding
$252.0M
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Overview
UK-based robotics and AI company developing commercially scalable, safe humanoid robots for industrial use. Founded by Artem Sokolov in 2024 (legally SKL Robotics Ltd.), the company builds the HMND 01 platform in both wheeled and bipedal configurations. Humanoid has secured major European partnerships with Siemens, Bosch, and Schaeffler for factory deployment, contract manufacturing, and actuator supply, powered by the NVIDIA physical AI stack.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- None on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
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Models (2)
View all models →Current platform
HMND 01 Alpha Bipedal
Bipedal humanoid robot variant designed for performance across industrial tasks. Shares the HMND 01 Alpha platform's AI-driven end-to-end reasoning and configurable end-effectors. Designed for applications requiring bipedal locomotion and manipulation.
Current platform
HMND 01 Alpha Wheeled
Wheeled industrial-grade humanoid robot. 220cm tall, 29 active DOF, 7.2 km/h top speed, 15kg bimanual payload. 360-degree RGB cameras and dual depth sensors. Configurable end-effectors (12-DOF five-fingered hand or 1-DOF parallel gripper). Designed for bin picking, sorting, and materials handling in factory environments.
Humanoid on the deployment map
Where Humanoid's robots are verified operating. Explore the deployment map by place and type.
Relationships
Current leadership (3)
- Artem Sokolov CEO & FounderSEC-verified
- Alina Kolpakova Chief Strategy OfficerSEC-verified
- Sotirios Stasinopoulos Chief Product OfficerSEC-verified
Founders (1)
- Artem Sokolovsole
Safety record
No incidents on record for Humanoid.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Recent coverage
Humanoid in third-party press
Partnerships (3)
- Bosch x Humanoid with Robert Boschmanufacturing
- Siemens x Humanoid with Siemens, NVIDIAdeployment
- Schaeffler x Humanoid with Schaeffler Grouptechnology
Funding rounds (1)
- Series A (first tranche)2026-02-11
$150M(reported) · $1.2B post
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJul 18, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Deployment recordedMay 13, 2026
HMND 01 Alpha Wheeled at Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany
- Deployment recordedMay 13, 2026
HMND 01 Alpha Wheeled at Schweinfurt, Bavaria, Germany
- Deployment recordedMar 1, 2026
HMND 01 Alpha Wheeled at Bühl, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- Deployment recordedJan 20, 2026
HMND 01 Alpha Wheeled at Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Sources (4)
- https://thehumanoid.ai/
- https://www.autonomyglobal.co/uks-first-humanoid-robot-for-industrial-use-makes-north-american-debut-at-ces-2026/
- https://www.theinformation.com/briefings/exclusive-humanoid-uk-based-robot-maker-becomes-unicorn
- https://www.reuters.com/business/british-tech-company-humanoid-targets-us-ipo-by-2030-2026-05-13/
Common questions
- What is Humanoid?
- UK-based robotics and AI company developing commercially scalable, safe humanoid robots for industrial use. Founded by Artem Sokolov in 2024 (legally SKL Robotics Ltd.), the company builds the HMND 01 platform in both wheeled and bipedal configurations. Humanoid has secured major European partnerships with Siemens, Bosch, and Schaeffler for factory deployment, contract manufacturing, and actuator supply, powered by the NVIDIA physical AI stack.
- What does Humanoid make?
- Humanoid has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: HMND 01 Alpha Bipedal, HMND 01 Alpha Wheeled (Humanoid builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
- Is Humanoid publicly traded?
- No. Humanoid is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
- Who is the CEO of Humanoid?
- Artem Sokolov 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 $252M in disclosed funding.
- Where is Humanoid headquartered?
- Humanoid is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
- How much funding has Humanoid raised?
- Humanoid has raised approximately $252M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
- Who owns Humanoid?
- Humanoid is privately held and venture-backed ($252M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
- Where does Humanoid operate robots?
- Humanoid is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
- 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.
Methodology: Verified · 4 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-18
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The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Humanoid.In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Humanoid from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
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The Nordic Night
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