Outstanding Company Finalists

Agility Robotics 

Agility Robotics is pioneering the future of humanoid automation with Digit, a commercially ready bipedal robot designed to work safely and efficiently in human environments.  In 2025, Agility announced major upgrades to Digit including longer battery life, autonomous docking, and advanced safety features, while also deepening its partnership with NVIDIA to integrate simulation, AI, and next-gen compute for whole-body control. Already deployed in real warehouse operations, Digit is tackling acute labour shortages in logistics and manufacturing, and with Agility reportedly raising $400M to accelerate growth, the company is positioning itself at the forefront of a humanoid robotics market set to scale into the tens of thousands of units annually. 

Apptronik

Apptronik focuses on developing robots that can safely and efficiently work alongside humans, helping to address labour shortages and automate physically demanding tasks. Originating from the Human–Centered Robotics Lab at the University of Texas, Austin, the company has created a diverse range of robots, including its flagship humanoid, Apollo. Their mission received a significant boost this year after they announced the successful closing of a $415 million Series A funding. A partnership with Google DeepMind has also helped bring together some of the best-in-class artificial intelligence with cutting-edge hardware and embodied intelligence to help advance its Apollo humanoid robot.

Boston Dynamics 

Boston Dynamics is a global leader in developing and deploying highly mobile robots capable of tackling the toughest industrial and safety challenges. Their Atlas robot is designed for real-world applications. An advanced control system and state-of-the-art hardware give Atlas the power and balance to demonstrate advanced athletics and agility.  

DEEP Robotics 

DEEP Robotics, based in China, has quickly evolved from a leader in quadruped robots to a bold new contender in humanoid robotics. Known for its agile X30 and Lite3 robot dogs that excel in inspection and hazardous environments, the company took a major step forward with the debut of its first humanoid, Dr.01, at the World Robot Conference. Equipped with lightweight high-torque joints, advanced perception systems, and learning-driven control, Dr.01 showcases impressive balance, terrain adaptability, and resilience against physical disturbances. At the same time, DEEP continues refining its quadrupeds with obstacle avoidance, lead-follow capabilities, and real-world deployment in rescue and utility work. 

Figure 

Figure, based in Sunnyvale, California, is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. Their humanoid Figure 03 is powered by their ground-breaking Helix AI, a generalist model that integrates vision, language, and action. Figure 03 is designed to perform human-like tasks in both the workforce and the home. Recently, the company announced a series of major developments, including $1 billion in Series C funding at a $39 billion post-money valuation, a strategic partnership with Brookfield, and Project Go-Big, which focuses on internet-scale humanoid pretraining and direct human-to-robot transfer. 

Fourier 

Founded in 2015, Fourier is an industry-leading general-purpose robotics company focused on building the most reliable robots for rehabilitation and humanoid applications. The company provides robotic services to over 2000 organisations and hospitals across more than 40 countries and regions worldwide. Recently, Fourier launched its Care-bot, GR-3, designed with a focus on human-centred service. This machine is built not only to perform tasks but to form meaningful connections, marking a step forward from traditional utility-focused robots. 

Humanoid 

Humanoid is a UK-based robotics and AI company aiming to develop general-purpose humanoid robots for environments considered hazardous or monotonous. They recently announced HMND 01 Alpha, a humanoid robot built in just seven months, designed for testing across industrial facilities. Its purpose is to gather insights on which functions are market-ready, which need refinement, and what new capabilities are required. These learnings will help shape the Beta wheeled robot, scheduled for launch in Q3 2026. 

NEURA Robotics 

NEURA Robotics, a high-tech company founded in 2019 by David Reger in Metzingen, Germany, is pioneering the industrialization of cognitive robotics. The company’s purpose-driven vision is to close the gap between technology and humanity. NEURA Robotics pursues a consistent one-device approach, creating products such as the 4NE1 humanoid robot, which is essentially a “smartphone with arms and legs” that integrates all components for Physical AI and sets new standards for precision and safety in collaborative environments. Its technology is powered by the Neuraverse, a global ecosystem for embodied artificial intelligence. The Neuraverse enables continuous learning and scalable capabilities across its industrial and service product range, allowing robots to work seamlessly and safely alongside human teams.

Sanctuary AI 

Founded in 2018, Sanctuary AI is an award-winning general purpose robotics and physical AI company based in Vancouver, Canada, widely known for “Phoenix,” its general purpose robot unveiled in 2022. Sanctuary AI is focused on creating dexterous intelligence for autonomous labor to help address the labor challenges facing many organizations today. The commanding IP portfolio of Sanctuary AI–ranked third globally–along with their proprietary dexterous hand technology, uniquely positions the company as a leader in the field.

Unitree Robotics

Unitree Robotics, based in Hangzhou, China, demonstrates strong leadership in core robot components, motion control, robot sensing, and other advanced fields. Over the past year, the company has rapidly advanced its work in humanoid robotics, unveiling multiple models that push both performance and accessibility. Its H1 humanoid showcased speeds exceeding 3 m/s, while the G1 has become an icon for the humanoid industry, appearing in entertainment, education, and research worldwide. In mid-2025, Unitree launched the R1, a lighter, lower-cost humanoid priced around US $6,000, signalling a bold move toward mass-market accessibility.