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UK-built humanoid robot completes factory trial in Germany

Video. Future of factory work? Humanoid AI robot proves itself in Ford test

Updated: 20/01/2026 - 13:02 GMT+1

In a six-week trial at Ford’s Cologne Innovation Centre, the Alpha HMND 01 moved heavy totes, lifted metal car parts and exceeded productivity targets.

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