Humanoid robots are designed to mimic human form and movement and are increasingly being developed for real‑world work environments such as logistics, manufacturing, customer service, and even homes.
1. Agility Robotics
One of the most prominent humanoid robotics companies, Agility Robotics (USA) develops Digit, a bipedal robot built to navigate complex environments and carry out practical tasks. Digit has been piloted in warehouse settings, showing real use in logistics operations.
2. Figure AI
Figure AI is a high‑profile startup backed by major tech investors that focuses on general‑purpose humanoid robots. Its robots — such as Figure 02 — are engineered for dexterous industrial work, including manufacturing and warehousing.
3. Apptronik
Apptronik develops Apollo, a humanoid robot platform combining legs and wheels for flexibility in industrial and warehouse tasks. The company recently raised significant funding with support from Google and Mercedes‑Benz, positioning it to expand commercial deployments.
4. 1X Technologies
This Norwegian‑American company builds humanoid robots like EVE and the upcoming NEO series, designed to assist in security, logistics, and home environments, with an eye toward more general‑purpose service roles.
5. Hanson Robotics
Hanson Robotics is known for Sophia, a socially interactive humanoid robot designed to simulate human‑like communication and engagement. Their platform is often used for research and public demonstrations rather than industrial work.
6. Boston Dynamics
While also involved in mobile and inspection robots, Boston Dynamics (now part of Hyundai) develops the Atlashumanoid platform, pushing capabilities like dynamic locomotion and physical manipulation that could support factory tasks in the future.
Industrial Robot Companies
Industrial robots form the backbone of factory automation, handling tasks such as welding, assembly, material handling, packaging, and machine tending. Many integrate AI for adaptive force control, vision‑guided tasks, and collaborative work with humans.
1. ABB Robotics
A global leader headquartered in Switzerland, ABB produces a broad range of industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), and automation systems used across automotive, electronics, and logistics industries.
2. FANUC
Based in Japan, FANUC is one of the largest industrial robot manufacturers worldwide. Its robots are widely used in high‑precision tasks and high‑volume production lines across sectors.
3. KUKA
German manufacturer KUKA designs industrial robots for welding, assembly, and automated handling. It’s known for its distinctive orange robots deployed in automotive and general industry.
4. Yaskawa Motoman
Yaskawa is another major Japanese robotics company focused on industrial automation — especially welding, painting, and material‑handling robots.
5. Universal Robots
A pioneer in collaborative robots (cobots), Universal Robots (Denmark) builds light, adaptable arms that can work safely alongside humans in small‑ and medium‑sized businesses.
6. Siasun Robotics
Based in China, Siasun Robotics manufactures industrial arms and automated systems used in assembly, precision handling, and production tasks around the world.
7. Vecna Robotics
Focused on autonomous material handling within industrial environments, Vecna produces automated forklifts, pallet trucks, and other mobile robotic systems that optimize workflow in warehouses and distribution centers.
Autonomous Delivery Robot Companies
Delivery robots are increasingly visible in urban environments, campus settings, and last‑mile logistics. These systems use advanced AI, computer vision, and sensor technology to carry parcels, groceries, and meals without human drivers.
1. Starship Technologies
Starship is a pioneering delivery robot company (USA & Estonia) known for small autonomous delivery bots used in cities and campuses to deliver food and parcels. It has completed millions of deliveries globally.
2. Nuro
Nuro develops autonomous delivery vehicles — larger than sidewalk robots — tailored to last‑mile delivery of groceries and parcels. Partnerships include major retailers and logistics partners.
3. Serve Robotics
Serve Robotics (USA) — spun off from Postmates and linked with Uber Eats — operates sidewalk delivery robots in cities like Los Angeles and Dallas, and has begun exploring hybrid robot‑to‑drone delivery pilots.
4. Kiwibot
Kiwibot operates delivery robots primarily in urban environments, using small autonomous machines for last‑segment delivery of meals and goods, including deployments in California.
5. Ottonomy.IO
Ottonomy.IO’s Ottobot system is capable of indoor and outdoor deliveries and is used in airports, malls, and retail chains.
6. Relay Robotics
Relay builds delivery robots for indoor and outdoor use cases, integrating autonomous navigation and mapping technologies to allow packages and meals to move efficiently.
7. JD Logistics / JD.com
China’s JD Logistics builds both autonomous delivery robots and larger autonomous trucks for package delivery across urban zones as part of its broader smart logistics strategy.
8. Alibaba Cainiao & FedEx Roxo
Other major tech and logistics companies, including Alibaba’s Cainiao network and FedEx’s Roxo division, are advancing delivery robots to reduce costs and improve last‑mile efficiency.
Cross‑Category and Emerging Players
Some companies operate across multiple categories or enable robotics ecosystems with AI software, perception systems, or integration platforms — often powering the robots themselves.
- Amazon Robotics – develops fulfillment and material handling robots while piloting delivery and humanoid initiatives.
- Covariant – builds AI software for robotic manipulation across warehouse and logistics environments.
- Skild AI – focused on foundation AI models that could serve as brains for future general‑purpose robots.
Conclusion
Each category of robotics companies fulfills distinct roles in the broader AI robotics landscape:
- Humanoid robot companies aim to bridge human‑like mobility and versatility, enabling robots to operate in spaces designed for people.
- Industrial robot companies drive efficiencies across manufacturing and material handling with robust, task‑specific automation.
- Delivery robot companies transform last‑mile logistics with autonomous navigation and AI‑driven operational decisions.
The field continues to evolve rapidly as AI advances and investors and global industries double down on robotics to cut costs, improve safety, and expand capabilities across sectors.