Europe

Following a successful pilot in the US, BMW is launching its first European humanoid robotics project at Plant Leipzig, featuring Hexagon’s multifunctional AEON robot.

AgiBot has officially launched its full humanoid and industrial robot portfolio in Europe, securing a strategic partnership with Tier 1 automotive supplier Minth Group to drive localized deployment and manufacturing.

Audi is collaborating with Zurich-based startup Mimic Robotics to integrate learning-based, end-to-end robotic systems into its manufacturing lines, marking a shift from rigid programming to flexible "Physical AI."

A new behind-the-scenes documentary from UK startup Humanoid details the company’s aggressive development cycle, its "Capability Factory" AI strategy, and a commercial pipeline that has already secured 30,000 pre-orders.

Following the reveal of its GENE.01 concept at CES 2026, Italian startup Generative Bionics has signed a four-year industrial partnership with shipbuilding giant Fincantieri to deploy autonomous welding robots in heavy manufacturing.