15/05/2026
Sterling Law is pleased to announce that the firm represented Humanoid, the UK-based AI and robotics company, in its landmark deployment and supply agreement with Schaeffler, a leading global motion technology company. Announced on 13 May 2026, the agreement is one of the largest disclosed humanoid robot rollouts to date and will see thousands of Humanoid’s wheeled robotic units deployed across Schaeffler’s global manufacturing facilities by 2032.
The transaction comprises a phased deployment agreement structured around a Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, together with a five-year supply agreement under which Schaeffler will serve as Humanoid’s preferred supplier of joint actuators for its wheeled platforms through 2031. Initial deployments will commence in live German production environments in late 2026, beginning at Schaeffler’s facilities in Herzogenaurach and Schweinfurt, with the supply arrangement expected to translate into a seven-digit volume of actuators over its term.
The Sterling Law team was led by Ilia Martynov, Head of Corporate Advisory, who acted for Humanoid across the full scope of the transaction.
Ilia Martynov, Head of Corporate Advisory at Sterling Law, commented:
“It has been a privilege to act for Humanoid on this transformative agreement with Schaeffler. This deal marks a defining moment not only for our Client but for the global humanoid robotics industry, and we are proud to have supported Humanoid in reaching such a significant milestone. We congratulate the entire Humanoid team on this remarkable and well-deserved achievement and look forward to continuing to accompany the company on its journey as it scales its operations worldwide.”
Sterling Law extends its congratulations to Humanoid, its founder, and to all parties involved in bringing this landmark partnership to completion.
