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HUMANOIDS: AI EMBODIED IN PHYSICAL FORM
Humanoid robots are transforming the industrial landscape, offering adaptable, AI-powered solutions that can operate seamlessly in human environments without the need for costly facility redesigns. Zeeshan Mehdi, Engineering Director – Middle East at SoftServe, tells us how simulation-first training, combined with real-world fine-tuning, enables safer, scalable pilot deployments with measurable ROI.
By bridging the gap between virtual training and physical performance, these robots promise to enhance productivity, address workforce shortages and unlock new opportunities across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare and beyond.
A workforce crunch, rising operational costs and infrastructure that wasn’ t built for automation. Robots are stepping into human roles without forcing a redesign of the entire facility. Humanoid robots – trained in simulation, powered by AI and designed to operate in human environments – are opening new possibilities. This article explores how to start a pilot – safely, at scale and with measurable ROI.
The US $ 5 trillion opportunity
By 2050, humanoid robots could drive a US $ 5 trillion global market, with over a billion units expected to work alongside humans in factories, warehouses and even off-world. Robots are already being piloted in automotive plants, logistics hubs and service settings.
Humanoids are shaping the next industrial era, where automation no longer means redesigning entire facilities around machines. Instead, it means deploying adaptable, general-purpose robots that can fit where humans already work. They are expected to become as ubiquitous as personal computers or smartphones – technology
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