HMND 01 Alpha Wheeled - Robot Details, Use Case and Specifications

HMND 01 Alpha Wheeled

A wheel based humanoid robot with 29 DoF, 15 kg payload, 2 m/s speed, and a 4 hours runtime, designed for industrial automation and logistics.

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Made by

Humanoid

Software Type

Closed Source

Software Package

Uses proprietary VLM and VLA-based KinetIQ framwork.

Actuators

Equipped with high-torque electric actuators enabling human-level loco-manipulation speeds, low TCO and scalable humanoid fleets for autonomous and teleoperated industrial tasks.

Compiute

Sensors

Equipped with 360° RGB Cameras, depth sensors, RGB cameras, and 6D F/T sensors.

Max Op. time

240

mins

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Date

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyflLDzUlu4&t, HMND SERIES E01 | How to Build a Humanoid in 7 Months, 2025-09-19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFzahNGwAX0, HMND 01 Alpha | UK’s First Humanoid for Industrial Use, 2025-09-18

Robot Brief

The HMND 01 Alpha Wheeled is the United Kingdom's first industrial humanoid robot, engineered specifically to address high-demand, high-variability tasks within critical industrial sectors. The primary objectives driving its development are the rapid integration of advanced robotics into industrial environments and the provision of scalable automation solutions across various economic sectors, including manufacturing, logistics, energy, and public infrastructure. This strategic ambition is underscored by a major deployment framework established with QSS AI & Robotics in Saudi Arabia, committing up to 10,000 units over five years, aligning the product directly with the economic diversification goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

Use Cases

Continuous Industrial Bin Picking:
It performs robust, continuous picking of irregularly placed objects—demonstrated specifically with metallic bearing rings in a near-production setting—allowing it to manage unstructured inventory and supply bins efficiently.
Multi-Station Mobility:
Leveraging its omnidirectional wheeled base and high-speed locomotion (2 m/s), the robot efficiently moves between multiple workstations or logistical points within a factory or warehouse, increasing overall throughput.
Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) and Teleoperation:
The system supports live simulation and remote teleoperation for immediate human oversight or control during non-routine maintenance or complex tasks. It also features a "talk to a robot" capability, suggesting potential roles in interactive guidance or collaboration.
Skill Acquisition:
Powered by the KinetIQ VLA framework, the robot can quickly adapt to new task variations and environments, reducing deployment time and enhancing on-site skill adaptation.

Industries

Manufacturing:
The robot’s capabilities in precision component picking and intelligent kitting make it invaluable in automotive assembly and specialized machinery production, driving factory floor automation.
Logistics:
Used for autonomous material transport, sorting, and organizational tasks within large distribution centers and warehouses, capitalizing on its high speed and 15 kg payload capacity.
Energy:
Deployment is planned within this sector, where the robot can potentially handle routine inspections, light maintenance, and monitoring tasks in large-scale power generation or petrochemical facilities.
Retail:
Focused on streamlining the supply chain, handling back-of-house operations, and optimizing inventory management in major retail hubs to boost efficiency.

Specifications

Length

Width

Height (ResT)

Height (Stand)

2200

Height (Min)

Height (Max)

Weight (With Batt.)

300

Weight (NO Batt.)

Max Step Height

Max Slope

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Op. Temp (min)

°C

Op. Temp (Max)

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Ingress Rating

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Intro

The central objective of the Alpha Wheeled platform is to deliver a highly autonomous and reliable solution for industrial manipulation and mobility. Its development directly targets the gap between fixed-base industrial arms and fully mobile robots, allowing it to perform complex tasks requiring human-level dexterity while covering extensive distances efficiently. The successful Proofs of Concept (PoCs) with companies like Schaeffler (bin picking) and SAP/Martur Fompak (intelligent kitting) validate its core design goal: integrating advanced cognitive intelligence (VLM/VLA) into a mechanically robust platform capable of handling complex, real-world variability.

The physical design centers around robustness and scale. It features a full humanoid torso and arms mounted on a heavy-duty, omnidirectional wheeled mobile base, which provides exceptional stability necessary for dynamic manipulation while moving at high speeds.

Height and Mass:
The robot stands at 220 cm, ensuring it can reach and interact with industrial shelving, control panels, and machinery designed for human operators. Its weight of 300 kg (661 lbs) provides a highly stable platform, which is critical for maintaining precision during high-speed travel (2 m/s) and when handling its maximum payload.
End-Effectors:
Modularity is a key feature. The robot supports interchangeable end-effectors, including a highly advanced 12-DOF 5-finger hand for intricate, delicate tasks, or a simpler, faster 1-DOF parallel gripper with a pad for robust, repetitive handling.
Environmental Preparedness:
The inclusion of interchangeable garments for protection and safety suggests that the robot is prepared for environments with potential hazards, debris, or contaminants typically found on a factory floor.

Connectivity

WiFi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
Ethernet ports
USB ports
Cloud connectivity for updates and remote monitoring.

Capabilities

Advanced Loco-Manipulation Speed:
The robot is engineered to achieve "human-level loco-manipulation speeds," meaning it can move quickly between stations and execute precise handling tasks rapidly, optimizing industrial cycle times.
High Autonomy via VLA:
Utilizing the KinetIQ framework, the robot achieves VLA-powered intelligence, granting it high levels of autonomy and exceptional reliability in completing tasks. This is predicated on real-world training data allowing for fast learning and adaptation.
High Dexterity:
With 29 degrees of freedom (excluding its end-effectors), the robot possesses the kinematic agility necessary to navigate complex physical obstacles and reach components in constrained industrial spaces.
Industrial Strength and Reach:
The mechanical structure provides the requisite strength and reach to handle a 15 kg payload reliably across its full operational envelope.