Humanoid Robots at Hannover Messe

Was the most interesting innovation at this year's automation fair realistic or just another fad?
April 30, 2026

Key Highlights

  • Humanoid robot design still feels like early stages.
  • The business case for humanoid robots is dubious.
  • Manufacturing still has to prove the technology is worth pursuing.
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In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast we are joined by Rehana Begg, editor-in-chief at Machine Design and Dennis Scimeca, senior editor for technology at IndustryWeek, from the floor of this year’s automation fair at Hannover Messe in Hannover, Germany.

This year the most interesting innovations on hand were presented from the robotics sector, specifically the field of humanoid robots. Are there realistic use cases for the technology or is this just another tech fad?

About the Author

Dennis Scimeca

Dennis Scimeca is a veteran technology journalist with particular experience in vision system technology, machine learning/artificial intelligence, and augmented/mixed/virtual reality (XR), with bylines in consumer, developer, and B2B outlets.

At IndustryWeek, he covers the competitive advantages gained by manufacturers that deploy proven technologies. If you would like to share your story with IndustryWeek, please contact Dennis at [email protected].

 

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