Humanoid robotics

Flexible, human-centered automation built for industrial environments.

Schaeffler combines advanced robotics with proven motion technology to support the next generation of AI-powered, high-efficiency humanoid robot applications, engineered to deliver value on the shop floor and beyond. Fueled by production data, our humanoid robotics solutions meet the performance and demands of customers across the US and worldwide.

As a leading Motion Technology Company, we take humanoid robotics from research to scalable deployment and long-term service. We put humanoids to work in our own factories, using the lessons we learn to develop better products and drive faster integration for companies using our technology.

How we collaborate across the humanoid ecosystem

We support the full journey from design to service in four key roles:

System & component supplier
Drawing on Schaeffler's motion technology and vertical integration expertise, we engineer humanoid robot components designed for industrial-grade use including bearings, rotary gearboxes, linear transmissions, sensors, and control electronics This allows us to offer highly integrated actuators creating better efficiency and cost optimization for customers.
Humanoid user
We deploy humanoids in our own plants and manufacturing environments. Our vertical integration, from component design through full-scale operations, closes the loop between lab and shop floor, turning insights into better products for customers.
Integrator & industrialization partner
We deliver integration solutions combining hardware, software, and process expertise to deploy humanoids at scale. Our modular, scalable concepts support everything from pilot ramp-up to full series production.
Lifetime solution provider (REPXPERT)
Global service, condition monitoring, and digital tools keep systems running and extend lifetimes through fast, data-driven support.

Dave Kehr is President Humanoid Robotics at Schaeffler.

The future of humanoids depends on production readiness, uptime, and serviceability as physical AI progresses. Schaeffler’s expertise in scalable automotive manufacturing, special machinery, and lifecycle services addresses the hardest barriers to adoption, positioning us as an ideal partner for humanoid OEMs.

Dave Kehr President Humanoid Robotics

Humanoid robotics uses

Humanoids excel in dynamic manufacturing environments that require human-like dexterity, perception, mobility, and advanced capabilities. Deployed across industries, Schaeffler understands the impact humanoids have on boosting production value and performance through reliable, accelerated implementation. Shop-floor insights feed back to our development team, allowing for continuous improvement across our humanoid robotics portfolio.

Watch our implementation of humanoids at work, and the impact they make:

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Digital twin training and humanoid simulation

NVIDIA Omniverse platform: AI-powered training for humanoid robots

We train robots in a digital twin environment within the NVIDIA Omniverse platform, a physics-based, AI-powered solution for complex tasks like flexible product kitting. Validated workflows transfer directly to physical robots, optimizing performance, and accelerating industrial-grade humanoid robotics development.

Data-driven simulation: optimizing robotic applications and energy-efficient actuators

Manufacturing use cases are fed into our humanoid simulation model, defining precise component requirements early on. Shop-floor data continuously retrains models, delivering more efficient, reliable humanoid robots for manufacturing environments.

Actuators: the core of humanoid motion

Actuators alone represent roughly 50% of a humanoid’s total bill of materials, making efficiency, durability, and manufacturability decisive factors. Our humanoid actuators feature in-house designed and manufactured controllers, BLDC motors, strain wave gears, cross roller bearings, and torque sensors. This high level of vertical integration allows us to reduce costs and optimize performance for our customers. As deployments scale globally, we are transferring proven applications to customers, shaping the future of humanoid robotics in manufacturing.

Contact our team and learn more about humanoids

Would you like to learn more about humanoids at Schaeffler? Visit our corporate website for more information or contact our team of experts. We are ready to assist you with the latest technologies, use cases, solutions, and services in the field of humanoid robotics.