Tesla's Optimus is designed for general-purpose tasks, aiming to perform duties that are “dangerous, repetitive, and boring”. Tesla plans to commence low-volume production by 2025, with a target price between $20,000 and $30,000.

Agility Robotics developed Digit, a bipedal humanoid robot designed for logistics and warehouse tasks. Digit has been deployed in facilities such as a Spanx warehouse and is being tested by companies like Amazon for distribution and fulfillment tasks.

Figure AI focuses on creating AI-powered humanoid robots for manual labour. In 2024, the company secured $675 million in funding from investors including OpenAI, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Jeff Bezos, valuing the company at $2.6 billion. Figure 02 robots have been deployed in BMW’s manufacturing facilities for testing.

Apptronik has developed Apollo, a humanoid robot designed to transform industrial workforces. Standing at 1.73 meters and weighing 73 kilograms, Apollo is engineered for tasks in warehouses and manufacturing plants, with future applications envisioned in construction, retail, and healthcare.

Boston Dynamics’ Atlas is a bipedal humanoid robot designed for search and rescue tasks. Unveiled in 2013, Atlas demonstrates advanced athletics and agility, exploring the potential of the humanoid form in dynamic environments.

1X develops humanoid robots emphasizing safety and affordability. EVE is designed for roles in security, healthcare, and other service-oriented industries, while Neo Beta is a humanoid robot for home use, currently being tested in domestic environments.

UBTech has developed Walker S1, a humanoid robot designed for manual labour tasks in manufacturing settings. These robots have been deployed in BYD Auto’s factories to address labour shortages and enhance efficiency.

Unitree Robotics is preparing to mass-produce the G1 humanoid robot, priced at $16,000. The G1 features 23 degrees of freedom, enabling it to perform tasks such as walking, climbing stairs, and manipulating objects with its three-fingered hands.

EngineAI’s PM01 is a lifelike humanoid robot featuring ultra-acrobatic skills and an “owl-like” waist capable of rotating 320 degrees. Designed for flexibility and speed, PM01 is targeted at businesses, researchers, and developers, with availability expected in early 2025.

Fourier Intelligence specializes in developing intelligent humanoid robots for medical rehabilitation. Their products are deployed in over 2,000 clients across more than 40 countries, providing high-performance rehabilitation solutions.

Leju Robot, based in Shenzhen, has developed torque servos and self-stabilizing biped gait algorithms, mastering technologies such as robot structural design, core component manufacturing, and AI algorithm development.

Sanctuary AI focuses on creating humanoid robots with human-like intelligence to assist in various work environments, enhancing safety and efficiency. Phoenix is their general-purpose robot designed to perform a wide range of tasks across different industries.

Human in Motion Robotics Inc. (HMR) is focused on innovative robotics solutions, including their development of exoskeletons like the Alpha prototype ("Arnie") and the upcoming personal use product, XoMotion-P.

Engineered Arts specializes in developing ultra-realistic humanoid robots for a wide range of applications including entertainment, research, and public engagement. Their signature product, Ameca, is renowned for its stunningly lifelike facial expressions and interactive capabilities.

PAL Robotics designs precision-engineered humanoid robots for human collaboration, suitable for domestic tasks and industrial applications.

Hanson Robotics is renowned for developing human-like robots capable of human interaction and emotional intelligence. Sophia, one of its most famous robots, was activated in 2016 and has been granted citizenship in Saudi Arabia.

Beyond Imagination develops Beomni, a humanoid robot designed to assist humans in various tasks, emphasizing adaptability and learning.

Clone Robotics focuses on developing humanoid robots with advanced dexterity and human-like movement capabilities.

Neura Robotics develops intelligent robots like MAiRA, designed for safe human-robot collaboration in industrial settings.