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Engineering and building humanoid robots

Building humanoid robots from design to operation

Humanoid robot manufacturers need more than a CAD tool. Siemens Xcelerator connects mechanical design, motion simulation, PLM, manufacturing and service — so your team can move from concept to deployed robot faster, on one platform. The partner of choice from startup to global OEM.

Why humanoid robots need a connected software platform

Humanoid robots are the most complex systems ever built for mass production. They demand coordinated mechanical design, motion simulation, electrical integration, manufacturing planning, and service lifecycle management. Siemens Xcelerator connects all of this with data flowing between each step without re-entry or format conversion.

What humanoid robot manufacturers need from software

Connected solutions improve collaboration, accelerate innovation and increase quality.

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  • Bridge the gap between humanoid mechanical designs and complex control systems.
  • Eliminate data errors with seamless transfer between CAD and simulation platforms.
  • Enhance simulation accuracy and accelerate humanoid development.

Production scale-up

  • Validate designs and mass production with manufacturing simulation tools.
  • Improve supply chain visibility, sourcing parts without disrupting production.
  • Manage documents in one space, translating intent into production processes.

Robot simulation in the factory

  • Simulate humanoid movement to reduce bottlenecks and prevent interference.
  • Test workflows across extreme, unsafe or rare operating conditions.
  • Adapt robots to diverse factory layouts and requirements without extensive retooling.

Digital genesis

Digital-first engineering establishes a single source of truth for humanoid robots throughout their lifecycle. Tracking product requirements and managing rapid design changes require a digital solution that provides structure and traceability. Digital solutions enable seamless collaboration across engineering disciplines, allowing for the most skilled engineers to work together, regardless of their location.

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An engineer examines robotics.

Creation flow

Turn digital designs into a reality by rapidly scaling from prototype to mass production of humanoid robots. Realize innovative designs and reduce ramp-up risks with manufacturing simulation, factory planning and supply chain data early in development. Embed quality and safety throughout the design and manufacturing process for more reliable humanoid robots and higher customer satisfaction.

Coexistence loop

Monitor humanoid robot performance, behavior and self-learning to create an environment where humans and machines evolve together. By connecting real-time sensing, monitoring and behavioral models, humanoid robot actions adapt to human presence and environmental conditions. Feed operational data into simulation, control algorithms and AI models to enable continuous product improvements.

A humanoid robot with Siemens on its chest standing in front of a large group of people conversing.
As Siemens' customer zero, the Electronics Factory Erlangen is excited to partner with the Humanoid team... We’re tackling production automation, discovering new opportunities for Siemens and are eager to advance this promising technology across our factory network to deliver customer value.
Stephan Schlauß, Global Head of Manufacturing Motion Control, Electronics Factory Erlangen, Germany

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