Summary:

 

HMND‑01 is designed as a generalist humanoid workforce unit, capable of walking, running, squatting, sidestepping, and manipulating objects with dexterous 5‑finger hands or interchangeable grippers. It integrates multimodal AI (vision, language, action) through Humanoid’s KinetIQ framework, aiming to deliver scalable humanoid fleets for industrial and service tasks.  

 

Editorial:

 

HMND represents a European approach to humanoid robotics, emphasizing rapid prototyping and modularity. Unlike Tesla’s Optimus (factory automation) or Sanctuary’s Phoenix (cognitive generalism), HMND focuses on scalable fleets with interchangeable hardware (hands, grippers, garments) and whole‑body reinforcement learning controllers.  

 

The editorial takeaway: HMND is a startup‑driven challenger in the humanoid race, showing that smaller teams can achieve rapid iteration (five months to build HMND‑01) and compete with giants by leveraging modular design and advanced AI frameworks.  

 

Specifications;

 

Dimensions & Build

- Height: 175 cm   

- Weight: 70 kg   

- Design Intent: Generalist humanoid workforce unit for industry and service automation  

- Construction:  

  - Modular hardware for low total cost of ownership  

  - High‑torque, high‑speed actuators  

  - Reinforced frame for industrial environments  

- Developer: Humanoid (UK) / SKL Robotics Ltd.   

- Production Status: Publicly unveiled February 2025   

 

Mobility

- Locomotion: Full bipedal walking  

- Max Walking Speed: 1.5 m/s (5.4 km/h)   

- Capabilities:  

  - Walking, running, squatting, sidestepping  

  - Navigation in confined industrial spaces  

  - Model‑based + learning‑based locomotion control  

 

Note: No incline capability, step height, or fall‑recovery metrics published.

 

Degrees of Freedom

Two published configurations exist:

 

- 41 DOF (RoboHuman spec)   

- 29 DOF (Aparobot spec)   

 

This reflects variant configurations and optional modules.

 

Actuation

- Actuator Type: High‑torque, high‑speed electric actuators  

- Capabilities:  

  - Human‑level or higher manipulation speeds  

  - Smooth, precise joint control  

  - Advanced mechanical design enabling complex tasks   

 

Note: No joint torque numbers published.

 

Manipulation

- Payload: 15 kg (industrial spec)   

- Hands:  

  - 5‑finger dexterous hands  

  - Interchangeable grippers (industrial variant)   

- Capabilities:  

  - High‑efficiency manipulation  

  - Object handling in logistics and manufacturing  

  - Human‑level manipulation speed  

 

Note: No grip‑force or per‑finger DOF breakdown published.

 

Perception & Sensors

Confirmed capabilities:

- Advanced vision systems  

- Depth sensors  

- Environmental perception modules for safe navigation and manipulation   

- Multimodal AI (vision, language, action) via KinetIQ framework   

 

Note: No camera resolution, FOV, IMU specs, or tactile layout published.

 

Compute & AI

- AI Systems:  

  - KinetIQ multimodal AI (vision + language + action)   

  - Model‑based + learning‑based whole‑body control  

  - Real‑time locomotion and manipulation  

- Capabilities:  

  - Adaptive behavior  

  - High‑speed decision‑making  

  - Industrial‑grade autonomy  

 

Note: No CPU/GPU/TOPS or memory specifications published.

 

Battery & Power

- Runtime: 4 hours (average)   

- Power Source: Electric  

 

Note: No battery capacity or charge‑time data published.

 

Connectivity

- Closed‑source industrial communication stack  

- Modular SDK for integration and customization   

- Cloud‑based update and monitoring platform  

 

Note: No Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/5G details published.

 

Applications

- Industrial automation  

- Logistics and warehouse operations  

- Service‑task execution  

- High‑speed manipulation  

- Generalist humanoid workforce deployment  

 

Pricing

- Not published  

(Commercial pricing varies by configuration and region.)

 

Humanoid / SKL Robotics has NOT published:

 

Mobility

- Step height  

- Max incline  

- Turning radius  

- Fall‑recovery time  

 

Manipulation

- Grip force  

- Joint torque  

- Joint speed  

- Per‑finger DOF breakdown  

 

Sensors

- Camera resolution  

- Depth sensor type  

- Field of view  

- Microphone array  

- IMU specifications  

- Tactile sensing  

 

Compute

- Processor type  

- GPU / accelerator  

- TOPS  

- Memory  

- Real‑time control frequency  

 

Battery & Power

- Battery capacity  

- Charge time  

- Power draw  

 

Environmental Ratings

- Operating temperature  

- Humidity tolerance  

- IP rating  

 

Image: @RoboPhil

 

Company Source:

 

Humanoid Official Website – HMND → https://humanoid.ai/  

 

HMND‑01 Product Overview → https://humanoid.ai/hmnd01  

 

Key News & Coverage:

 

TechCrunch – UK startup Humanoid unveils HMND‑01 humanoid robot (Dec 2025) → https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/uk-startup-humanoid-hmnd01-launch 

 

The Robot Report – HMND‑01 bipedal and wheeled humanoid prototypes (Dec 2025) → https://www.therobotreport.com/hmnd-01-humanoid-robot-launch 

 

- Interesting Engineering – HMND humanoid built in five months (Jan 2026) → https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/hmnd-01-humanoid-robot