What Is a Humanoid Robot?
A humanoid robot has a human-like body, usually two arms and two legs or a wheeled base with a torso, so it can work in spaces and with tools built for people. Interest has grown quickly as vision-language-action models and world models make it easier to teach general skills, and companies are testing humanoids in factories, warehouses and homes. Many claims, schedules and prices come from the companies themselves, so check each vendor's own pages. Descriptions below follow those pages and are not rankings.
Humanoid Robots and Makers
17 entriesGeneral-purpose, industrial and home humanoids.
AI Models and Tools for Humanoids
4 entriesFoundation models and open tooling used to teach humanoids new skills.
Catalogues and Reference
1 entriesIndependent sources for comparing humanoids.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a humanoid robot?
A robot with a human-like form, typically a torso with two arms and two legs or a wheeled base, designed to work in spaces and with tools made for people.
Why are humanoid robots getting attention now?
Vision-language-action models, world models and simulation are making it easier to teach general-purpose skills, and manufacturers are piloting humanoids in factories, warehouses and homes. Many claims come from the companies themselves, so check independent testing.
What are humanoid robots used for?
Current pilots focus on logistics and material handling, factory tasks and, for some home robots, household chores. Social humanoids such as Ameca and Sophia are used for research, demonstrations and interaction.
Which AI models power humanoid robots?
Companies use their own models or open ones, such as NVIDIA Isaac GR00T, Gemini Robotics and openpi, trained in simulation and on teleoperated demonstrations. See the Robot Action Models and Physical AI pages for more.
How do I compare humanoid robots?
Compare payload, runtime and battery swapping, hands and dexterity, safety certification, price and availability, and whether the maker publishes independent pilot results. Specification catalogues such as embodied.guide can help.