UK100 Start-Ups: Humanoid
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.
You're reading Entrepreneur United Kingdom, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media.
This article is part of The UK100 Start-Ups, a special edition by Entrepreneur UK showcasing the most exciting startups redefining business in 2026. From climate and health to AI and creativity, these innovators are tackling big challenges—while racing to scale, secure funding, and attract top talent.
Humanoid is the UK’s first industrial humanoid robotics company. It built a wheeled, then a bipedal robot – the latter in 5 months, fastest in the industry, learning to walk in 2 days – and completed 4 commercial POCs in its first year. The robots perform industrial tasks and interact with humans, addressing critical labour shortages in the UK and globally.
This article is part of The UK100 Start-Ups, a special edition by Entrepreneur UK showcasing the most exciting startups redefining business in 2026. From climate and health to AI and creativity, these innovators are tackling big challenges—while racing to scale, secure funding, and attract top talent.
Humanoid is the UK’s first industrial humanoid robotics company. It built a wheeled, then a bipedal robot – the latter in 5 months, fastest in the industry, learning to walk in 2 days – and completed 4 commercial POCs in its first year. The robots perform industrial tasks and interact with humans, addressing critical labour shortages in the UK and globally.
