Foundries worldwide are under pressure to change. While classic industrial robots excel only in clearly structured, repetitive processes, they reach their limits in complex, hot, or variable environments. This is precisely where humanoid robots open up new possibilities: Thanks to human-like mobility, AI-supported planning, and flexible gripping systems, they can take over tasks that previously only humans could reliably perform – without major production retooling.

The Nexery Humanoid Robot Study 2025 shows that the first production-ready humanoid systems will enter industry this year. Manufacturers such as Tesla, Apptronik, Neura Robotics, and Agility Robotics are driving forward applications specifically for production and logistics. Advantages include high mobility, safe human-robot interaction, intelligent navigation, and modular tools.

Currently, the greatest potential lies in intralogistics (material transport, tool provision) and quality assurance (visual inspections, surface recognition). In the medium term, further applications will become possible – such as machine operation, post-processing, or maintenance.

For foundries, the technology offers significant added value: reduced physical strain on employees, consistent process quality, and greater stability even with small batch sizes and fluctuating orders.

The study recommends a step-by-step approach: identify ergonomically demanding tasks, assess technical and economic feasibility, launch a pilot project, and then integrate it into regular operations.

Conclusion: Humanoid robotics marks a turning point in industrial automation. Those who engage with the technology early on secure efficiency gains and long-term competitiveness – in a market where a willingness to innovate determines the future.