This Industrial Humanoid Robot Just Hit a Major Milestone This Month

Seven months. That’s all it took for a new humanoid robot to go from idea to live factory work. And this week at CES, it’s already picking parts like a seasoned worker.UK-based robotics startup Humanoid is showcasing its HMND 01 Alpha robot at CES 2026, marking a major moment for humanoid robots designed for real industrial jobs rather than research labs or demos.Humanoid says HMND 01 Alpha was built in just seven months, a development timeline that stands out in an industry where hu