Humanoid robot Alpha learned to walk in 48 hours

HMND 01 Alpha Bipedal, developed by UK-based company Humanoid, achieved stable bipedal walking just two days after its assembly – a milestone that typically takes weeks or months in robotics, Euronews writes.

From initial design to a functioning prototype, the robot was ready in just five months, compared with the industry average of 18 to 24 months.

Alpha stands at 179cm with the strength to carry 15 kilograms.

The robot is equipped with cameras, sensors, and microphones that allow it to perceive its environment. It can walk on straight or curved paths, squat, hop, run and interact with people.

“HMND 01 is designed to address real-world challenges across industrial and home environments,” Artem Sokolov, founder and CEO of Humanoid, said. “With manufacturing sectors facing labor shortages of up to 27 per cent, leaving significant gaps in production, and millions of people performing physically demanding or repetitive tasks, robots can provide meaningful support.”

In domestic environments, they could assist elderly people or those with physical limitations, helping with object handling, coordination, and daily activities, Sokolov added.