Humanoid (company)
Humanoid (company)
Humanoid is a UK-based robotics and artificial intelligence company. For the full article, see Humanoid AI.
| Humanoid | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Legal name | SKL Robotics Ltd |
| Trading name | Humanoid |
| Founded | May 2024 |
| Founder | Artem Sokolov |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
| Industry | Robotics, Artificial intelligence |
| Products | HMND 01, HMND 01 Alpha |
| Investment | $50 million (founder-led) |
| Employees | ~200 |
| Website | thehumanoid.ai |
Humanoid (formally SKL Robotics Ltd, trading as Humanoid) is a London-based AI and robotics startup founded in May 2024 by serial entrepreneur Artem Sokolov. The company develops humanoid robots for industrial use, targeting logistics, retail, and manufacturing deployments. Backed by $50 million in founder-led capital, the company employs approximately 200 people, including alumni from Apple, Tesla, Google, Boston Dynamics, Sanctuary AI, and NVIDIA.[1][2]
The company's flagship product is the HMND 01, described as the UK's first humanoid robot designed for industrial use. In March 2026, the HMND 01 Alpha completed an automotive manufacturing logistics proof of concept with SAP and Martur Fompak.[3]
For the detailed article on this company, its history, products, and technology, see Humanoid AI.
See also
- Humanoid AI (main article)
- HMND 01
- HMND 01 Alpha
- Humanoid robots
References
- "UK startup launches fastest-developed humanoid robot for logistics." Interesting Engineering.
- "UK's First Humanoid Robot for Industrial Use Makes North American Debut at CES 2026." Autonomy Global.
- "HMND 01 Alpha goes to work: Humanoid completes automotive manufacturing logistics POC with SAP and Martur Fompak." RoboticsTomorrow, March 2026.