Figure AI
Figure humanoid
General-purpose humanoid robots targeting logistics and manufacturing workflows with BMW and other pilot partners.
Enterprise pilotsTrack — not in matcher
Humanoid robots
Humanoid robots dominate headlines, but most operators cannot buy them like an AMR or scrubber yet. PickTheRobot tracks major platforms for research — and routes you to deployable warehouse, cleaning, and restaurant robots when you need automation this year.
Need automation this year?
Humanoids are mostly pilot-stage. For deployable robots, run the matcher for warehouse, cleaning, or restaurant operations.
Match vs Track
Match is our scored matcher for robots you can procure today. Track is editorial coverage of humanoids — profiles, comparisons, and honest readiness labels — without fake fit scores.
When a humanoid might make sense (eventually)
- Human-scale environments with varied manipulation tasks
- Enterprise pilots with vendor engineering support
- Facilities willing to co-develop workflows over 12–24 months
What to deploy instead in 2026
- Warehouse transport → AMRs or AGVs
- Picking pain → pick-assist AMRs
- Floor cleaning → autonomous scrubbers or vacuums
- Restaurant running → serving robots in open layouts
Humanoid platforms we track
Research profiles — not ranked in the matcher. Readiness labels reflect public buyer access as of 2026.
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Apptronik
Apollo
Apollo humanoid designed for warehouse, logistics, and manufacturing tasks alongside people.
Enterprise pilots1X
NEO
NEO humanoid aimed at home and eventually commercial assistance — bipedal, general-purpose platform.
Research & demosNeura Robotics
MAiRA / cognitive robots
German robotics company with cognitive manipulators and humanoid platforms for industrial and collaborative use.
Enterprise pilotsBoston Dynamics
Atlas (electric)
Atlas humanoid demonstrations for research and advanced mobility; Stretch handles warehouse case handling separately.
Research & demosTesla
Optimus
Tesla's bipedal humanoid platform — widely publicized demos and factory-use narratives, but no standard commercial buyer program for operators.
Research & demosRelated guides
Humanoid robot FAQs
Most buyers cannot order from a public catalog. Programs are pilot-based with enterprise sales and integration. Use our profiles for research — use the warehouse matcher for deployable options.