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Humanoid robotics meets enterprise AI: SAP and partners unveil next-gen industrial automation
By kevinhughes // 2025-11-11
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  • Major players like SAP, Humanoid and NEURA Robotics are leading the charge in integrating cognitive robots with enterprise software, transforming industrial workflows from automotive manufacturing to warehouse logistics.
  • These robots are equipped with embodied AI, capable of understanding, learning and applying knowledge across a wide range of tasks, much like humans. They possess self-awareness, consciousness and the ability to learn and adapt to new situations.
  • Humanoid and SAP have partnered to integrate the HMND 01 modular humanoid platform with SAP's enterprise software, targeting a $38 billion market by 2035. Initial results from a proof-of-concept (POC) with Martur Fompak International show how AI-driven robots can interpret production schedules and customer specs, acting as extensions of an organization's workforce.
  • Beyond Humanoid, SAP's Project Embodied AI has yielded impressive results with other robotics partners, including BITZER, Sartorius and Martur Fompak, demonstrating 24/7 utilization, near-instant order adjustments and reduced repetitive labor.
  • SAP has also partnered with several other robotics innovators, such as AgiBot, ANYbotics, Galbot and Unitree Robotics, to expand the embodied AI ecosystem and address various enterprise needs.
  • While these advancements promise significant benefits, concerns about centralized AI control, surveillance risks and workforce displacement persist. Proponents argue that open-source, decentralized robotics could democratize access and mitigate risks, leading to a new era of automation that redefines the future of work.
The fusion of humanoid robotics and enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating, with major players like SAP, Humanoid and NEURA Robotics leading the charge. In a series of groundbreaking collaborations, these companies are demonstrating how cognitive robots—equipped with embodied AI—can transform industrial workflows, from automotive manufacturing to warehouse logistics. BrightU.AI's Enoch explains that cognitive robots, often referred to as artificial general intelligence (AGI) or artificial consciousness, are a hypothetical class of robots that possess the ability to understand, learn and apply knowledge across a wide range of tasks at a level equal to or beyond human capabilities. Unlike current robots that are programmed to perform specific tasks, cognitive robots are designed to possess self-awareness, consciousness and the ability to learn and adapt to new situations, much like humans do.

The rise of cognitive humanoids in industry

United Kingdom-based Humanoid has partnered with SAP to integrate its HMND 01 modular humanoid platform with SAP's enterprise software, targeting a market projected to reach $38 billion by 2035. The first pilot, conducted with Martur Fompak International, a global automotive seating supplier, focuses on automating complex seat-assembly processes. The proof-of-concept (POC) centers on intelligent kitting, where robots select diverse seat components from bins and precisely place them into containers for production. SAP's Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) provides real-time inventory tracking, ensuring seamless integration with existing workflows. "This partnership is an important step toward bringing humanoid robotics into enterprise operations at scale," said Artem Sokolov, founder of Humanoid. "Together with SAP, we're exploring how cognitive robots can extend automation beyond the factory floor, into every environment where people work." Philipp Herzig, CTO of SAP SE, echoed the sentiment: "Embodied AI represents a fundamental shift in how robots understand and respond to business needs." Initial results from the POC were showcased at SAP TechEd in Berlin, highlighting how AI-driven robots can interpret production schedules, customer specs, and quality requirements—effectively acting as extensions of an organization's workforce. Beyond Humanoid, SAP's Project Embodied AI has yielded impressive results with other robotics partners:
  • BITZER, a refrigeration and HVAC leader, deployed NEURA Robotics' 4NE1 humanoid in warehouse logistics, achieving 24/7 utilization and near-instant order adjustments.
  • Sartorius, a biotech firm, integrated cognitive robots into manual workstations, boosting efficiency and resilience.
  • Martur Fompak is testing robots for component retrieval, tray loading and kitting, reducing repetitive labor in its 30 global plants.
"So far, like many others, our focus was on fixed automation, in which specialized equipment handles only a single task. Now we're making automation intelligent, and far more dynamic, to help us navigate a fast-moving world," said Steffen Dietz, manager of Business Process Management in Operations and Supply Chain at Sartorius.

Expanding the embodied AI ecosystem

SAP has also forged partnerships with several robotics innovators:
  • AgiBot: General-purpose robots with enterprise intelligence.
  • ANYbotics: Autonomous inspection solutions that predict and prevent operational issues.
  • Galbot: Humanoids capable of pharmacy operations and industrial sorting.
  • Unitree Robotics: Quadruped and humanoid bots for warehouse navigation and predictive maintenance.
"Our collaboration with SAP marks a key milestone in transforming how robots understand and operate within enterprise environments," said He Wang, CEO of Galbot. While these advancements promise 50 percent reductions in downtime and 25 percent productivity gains, concerns linger about centralized AI control. Critics warn of potential surveillance risks and workforce displacement. However, proponents argue that open-source, decentralized robotics—like those championed by Elon Musk—could democratize access while mitigating risks. As SAP and its partners push forward, the line between human labor and robotic assistance continues to blur. Whether this leads to unprecedented efficiency or unintended consequences remains to be seen. One thing is certain: The robots are here—and they're learning fast. Watch the video below about humanoid robotics. This video is from the Puretrauma357 channel on Brighteon.com. Sources include: RoboticsTomorrow.com BrightU.ai Robotics247.com SAP.com Brighteon.com
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