Press release:

Humanoid, a UK-based AI and robotics company, launched the Middle East’s first dedicated humanoid robotics showroom in Riyadh in collaboration with QSS AI & Robotics, Saudi Arabia’s leading robotics and artificial intelligence company focused on localising advanced technologies. The launch marks a bold step forward for AI innovation in the region and forms part of a strategic partnership designed to accelerate humanoid deployment across key sectors in the Kingdom.

The Humanoid Lounge showroom offers visitors an immersive view of the future of automation, with live demonstrations, educational workshops, and direct interaction with the latest humanoid robots. At the opening, HMND 01 Alpha Wheeled, the UK’s first industrial humanoid robot, performed live simulation and teleoperation tasks, giving attendees the unique opportunity to experience human-robot interaction firsthand through a “talk to a robot” feature.

Built by Humanoid in just seven months, HMND 01 Alpha Wheeled exemplifies the company’s advanced engineering capabilities and represents one of the fastest development cycles for a humanoid robot, an achievement that allowed for immediate real-world testing and validation. Within 18 months since its foundation, Humanoid completed four commercial Proofs of Concept, demonstrating both the robot’s industrial readiness and the company’s ability to transition cutting-edge humanoid technology from prototype to near-term deployment.

As part of the partnership, Humanoid and QSS have established a pre-order framework for up to 10,000 humanoid units over five years, marking one of the largest commitments to humanoid robotics in the Middle East. QSS will serve as Humanoid’s exclusive partner in Saudi Arabia and oversee local assembly at the Riyadh Robotics Factory, enabling rapid broad deployment across manufacturing, logistics, energy, retail, and public infrastructure.

“Saudi Arabia is moving faster than any region in the world to integrate humanoid robotics into industrial use. Opening a showroom with QSS is just one step toward creating a gateway for businesses to experience robotics firsthand and scale automation with confidence. This partnership turns advanced engineering into practical impact across every major sector in the Kingdom,” said Artem Sokolov, Founder and CEO of Humanoid.

“Our collaboration with Humanoid marks a new chapter for Saudi Arabia’s robotics industry. By combining their global expertise with our local manufacturing capabilities and Vision 2030 alignment, we are laying the foundation for large-scale deployment. This is how we transform the Kingdom into a regional hub for advanced robotics,” added Dr. Elie Metri, CEO of QSS.

Saudi Arabia is rapidly scaling its industrial robotics capabilities as part of its Vision 2030 strategy to diversify the economy and drive high-tech growth. The Kingdom’s industrial robotics market, valued at $178.2 million in 2024, is projected to reach $543.7 million by 2033, reflecting a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8%.