USE CASE

Humanoid robots for logistics

Logistics buyers should care about sustained payload, uptime and integration with warehouse systems — not how human the robot looks. Most deployments today are pilots, and the business case stands or falls with measured figures from real shifts, not demo footage.

For logistics, sustained payload and battery strategy matters: a 20 kg peak lift means little if the robot needs a charge every hour — ask for shift-long figures. For logistics, fleet and WMS integration matters: the robot must take work from your warehouse system, not from a tablet demo. For logistics, EU service coverage matters: a stalled pilot with a three-week repair loop kills the business case.

Logistics-capable humanoids cluster in the €40–100k band and above, usually sold via enterprise contracts rather than list prices.

Every model below is listed with its EU availability status — confirm distributor stock and lead time before committing to a date.

16 robots in this category

Leju Kuavo humanoid robotPre-order

Leju

Kuavo

€40–100k

Mass-produced commercial humanoid.

Height (cm)
160 cm
Weight (kg)
Degrees of freedom
Payload (kg)
Logistics
Research
EU-Ready2.5/5
ComplianceNeeds assessment
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Agility Robotics Digit humanoid robotEnterprise sales — inquire

Agility Robotics

Digit

€100k+

Fence-free warehouse humanoid, most operating hours of any humanoid.

Height (cm)
175 cm
Weight (kg)
64 kg
Degrees of freedom
28
Payload (kg)
16 kg
Logistics
Industry
EU-Ready3.3/5
ComplianceNeeds assessment
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NEURA Robotics 4NE-1 (Gen 3.5) humanoid robotPre-order (EU manufacturer)

NEURA Robotics

4NE-1 (Gen 3.5)

€40–100k

Europe's flagship cognitive humanoid; Porsche-designed, €98k.

Height (cm)
180 cm
Weight (kg)
80 kg
Degrees of freedom
55
Payload (kg)
15 kg
Industry
Logistics
EU-Ready4.5/5
ComplianceNeeds assessment
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Humanoid HMND 01 humanoid robotPre-order

Humanoid

HMND 01

€40–100k

UK-built logistics humanoid; Bosch EU manufacturing deal.

Height (cm)
175 cm
Weight (kg)
70 kg
Degrees of freedom
29
Payload (kg)
15 kg
Logistics
Industry
EU-Ready2.5/5
ComplianceNeeds assessment
How it works →
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How to choose

  • 1.Demand sustained, not peak, payload figures in writing.
  • 2.Run a time-boxed pilot before any fleet commitment.
  • 3.Verify integration options with your WMS/ERP early.
  • 4.Confirm EU service and spare-part SLAs in the contract.

Frequently asked questions

Are humanoids actually working in warehouses today?

Yes, but narrowly. A small number of platforms run paid pilots in controlled tasks such as tote handling and trailer unloading. Treat vendor videos as marketing; ask for named reference sites you can call.

What payload do I need for logistics tasks?

Most parcel and tote work sits between 5 and 20 kg. Shortlist on sustained dual-arm payload, and remember that gripper weight and reach reduce the usable figure.

Biped or wheeled base for a warehouse?

Wheeled bases currently win on battery life, stability and cost in flat facilities; bipeds matter where stairs, clutter or human-only infrastructure dominate. Several robots in this category offer both layouts.

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