Wedoany.com Report on Mar 17th, In the field of robotics, humanoid robots have become a focal point, with events like the Automate 2026 exhibition featuring dedicated humanoid robot pavilions. Jan Hennecke, a representative from igus, noted: "Humanoid robots hold significant potential in spaces like manufacturing plants." The definition of humanoid robots is flexible, including Johns Hopkins University's legless robot SRT-H, which was trained by watching videos to autonomously perform gallbladder removal surgery. The testing team described it: "Like a novice surgeon working with a mentor."

The BMW Group, in collaboration with California-based company Figure, deployed the Figure 02 humanoid industrial robots at its Spartanburg plant in Greer, South Carolina. Over 11 months, these robots loaded more than 90,000 components, contributing to the production of over 30,000 BMW X3 vehicles. Hennecke stated: "Humanoid industrial robots have a unique form factor, requiring attention to component weight, size, and energy efficiency." Yoshi Umeno, a manager at Kollmorgen, mentioned that humanoid industrial robots may have over 40 degrees of freedom, presenting significant balance challenges and necessitating the development of compact and efficient actuators. The design of humanoid industrial robots is also driving innovation in gear systems. For example, Kollmorgen initiated a safety brake system project. Antonio Herrera, a manager at Portescap, explained: "We must trust the robot to perform actions safely." Wheeled humanoid robots like Iggy Rob simplify automation. Hennecke said: "It is suitable for companies just beginning their automation journey." In the future, humanoid robots will rely more on electric drives and integrated sensing. Umeno believes: "The focus on humanoid robots is accelerating the entire field of robotics and automation." Hennecke concluded: "Humanoid robots require 99.99% reliability; safety is paramount."