The Makers
Who's building the future
The companies racing to manufacture companionship — and the broader robotics field they're part of. Sorted by name; judged on the merits.
1X Technologies
The home humanoid, betting on soft and safe
Est. 2014USA1 model
Agility Robotics
The humanoid that's already clocking in
Est. 2015USA1 model
Apptronik
Apollo, built for the warehouse floor
Est. 2016USA1 model
Boston Dynamics
The most agile machines in robotics
Est. 1992USA1 model
Clone Robotics
Building a body, muscle by muscle
Est. 2021Poland1 model
DroidUp
China's bet on warm, lightweight companions
Est. 2021China1 model
Engineered Arts
The most expressive face in robotics
Est. 2004UK1 model
Figure AI
The best-funded bet in the building
Est. 2022USA1 model
Hanson Robotics
The studio that gave a robot a household name
Est. 2007Hong Kong2 models
Realbotix
The company that turned a doll into someone
Est. 2015USA2 models
Sanctuary AI
The most dexterous hands in the field
Est. 2018Canada1 model
Tesla
Humanoids by the million — eventually
Est. 2003USA1 model
Unitree
The world's cheapest way into a humanoid
Est. 2016China2 models