A humanoid robot is a robot designed with a body structure that resembles the human form, including a head, torso, arms, and legs. These robots are built to operate in environments designed for humans, such as homes, offices, and public spaces. Humanoid robots are used in research, customer service, healthcare, and entertainment. Their human-like appearance helps improve interaction and communication with people. Designing humanoid robots also presents challenges related to balance, movement, and perception.
BMW Group has deployed Figure AI’s Figure 03 humanoid robot at its Spartanburg plant for a logistics sequencing application, following the successful 11-month Figure 02 deployment that supported production of 30,000 BMW X3 vehicles, as the company expands its humanoid program from body shop to assembly logistics.
UBTECH’s U1 full-size companion humanoid robot has accumulated over 5,000 pre-orders on JD.com and Tmall within three weeks of launch, nearly five times the company’s total 2025 full-size humanoid robot sales of 1,079 units, as UBTECH targets 10,000 U1 units in 2026 alongside 10,000 industrial humanoids.
Realbotix has deployed its M-Series humanoid robot and Optio AI teaching assistant at Salamanca City Central School District in New York, with plans to expand the pilot to approximately 500 high school students in fall 2026 across AI and robotics courses.