Humanoid Successfully Concludes Live HMND Proof of Concept with SAP and Martur Fompak

The project evaluated the HMND 01 Alpha Wheeled robot in an active production facility, establishing clear benchmarks for future implementation. | Credit: Humanoid

The distinction between digital intelligence and physical work has become less defined. Humanoid (HMND) and SAP have successfully conducted a live test integrating agentic AI into industrial robotics.

By connecting HMND's KinetIQ AI stack with the SAP Joule agent, the partners demonstrated embodied AI in a practical setting. A cloud-based agent autonomously directed the HMND 01 Alpha wheeled robot to navigate and perform complex logistics tasks within a real warehouse.

"This achievement signals a fundamental shift in automation. It proves that humanoid fleets can now act as a direct, physical extension of a company's digital core," stated SKL Robotics Ltd., operating as Humanoid.

Software and AI unlock more enterprise capabilities

Enterprise AI has evolved alongside embodied AI. Within businesses, software agents analyze data, make decisions based on set conditions, and take action to manage various operations. Examples include procuring supplies, processing payroll, planning production, managing workforce schedules, handling billing, and numerous other functions.

SAP and HMND, in collaboration with Martur Fompak, have shown how software agents can assign tasks to an autonomous physical system like a humanoid robot.

The Martur Fompak proof of concept (PoC) centered on a real-world logistics picking process. During the test, the HMND 01 Alpha Wheeled robot received task instructions from the SAP AI agent. It then autonomously navigated to a specified pallet, retrieved a KLT box, and delivered it to a trolley.

The robot repeated this cycle as part of an order-fulfillment workflow, demonstrating its ability to integrate seamlessly into existing warehouse operations.

HMND prepares for the next phase of testing

"Embodied Joule represents a fundamental shift in how robots comprehend and respond to business requirements," said Dr. Lukasz Ostrowski, head of embodied AI and robotics at SAP SE. "This manufacturing industry proof of concept allows us to demonstrate how humanoid robots can extend an organization's operational capabilities by providing business context awareness and integrating with existing workflows."

The project ran from January to February 2026, following a structured rollout plan: physical twin development, in-house testing, site preparation, and on-site deployment, including setup, training, optimization, and stakeholder demonstrations.

Humanoid reported that its robot performed successfully under real operational conditions. Furthermore, the robot managed three different tote types and operated within an 8 kg (17.6 lb.) dual-arm payload limit.

"This proof of concept demonstrates what truly matters: humanoid robots operating in real production environments, connected to enterprise systems, and measured against operational standards," said Artem Sokolov, founder and CEO of Humanoid. "That's the bridge between experimentation and real-world deployment. We are proud of the progress achieved with SAP and Martur Fompak and grateful for our partners' trust in testing our Alpha Wheeled humanoid where it matters most—on the factory floor."

The team is currently preparing for the project's next on-site phase, where the integration will undergo further validation in live production conditions. Upon completion, the partners also plan to jointly assess the PoC results, evaluate potential pathways for deploying Humanoid's robots at Martur Fompak facilities, and explore more complex use cases and workflow scenarios within the production environment.