Humanoid robots promise to revolutionise manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and service industries – but are they ready for the real world? This webinar explores the current state of humanoid development, examining safety, reliability, and operational challenges.
We will discuss whether humanoids can meet industrial demands today, the potential risks of deployment, and the implications for companies that hesitate to adopt them – especially in a global context where competitors, including China, are accelerating their robotics capabilities.
Attendees will gain a clear, evidence-based view of where humanoid robotics stands, what hurdles remain, and how businesses can prepare for the next wave of automation without compromising safety or productivity.
The webinar will address the following topics:
1. Are humanoid robots ready to meet the demands of modern manufacturing, logistics, and service industries?
2. What safety, reliability, and operational challenges remain before widespread humanoid deployment is feasible?
3. How do humanoids compare to traditional automation in terms of efficiency, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness?
4. What are the strategic risks for companies that delay adopting humanoid robotics while global competitors advance?
5. How can businesses prepare for the integration of humanoid systems without compromising productivity, safety, or compliance?
Mike is Chief Automation Officer at the Manufacturing Technology Centre, leading the drive to increase the adoption of robotics and automation in the UK. He was awarded ‘The Manufacturer Top 100’ status as one of the top 100 people in UK manufacturing in 2018. He is also Visiting Professor of Robotics & Automation at Loughborough University, member of the Department for Science, Innovation, & Technology Robot Advisory Group, Council member of the British Automation and Robot Association, General Assembly member of the International Federation of Robotics and has previously been Chairman of the International Federation of Robotics. His book “Implementation of Robot Systems” was published in 2014.
