Humanoid
Kollmorgen, a brand of Regal Rexnord, will present a session titled “A Joint-by-Joint Guide to Humanoid Motion” at RoboBusiness, taking place Oct. 20-21 in Santa Clara, Calif. The talk, led by Yoshi Umeno, global director of business development for robotics, will address the central challenge facing humanoid robot OEMs: bridging the gap between a working prototype and a manufacturable, scalable product.
According to Kollmorgen, while software iterates in weeks, motion hardware moves from paper to functional sample in months and to volume production in years. That mismatch—not concept design—is often the real bottleneck. Umeno’s session, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. PT on the first day of the show, will reframe humanoid motion as a zone-by-zone architecture problem rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
By reframing humanoid motion as a zone-by-zone architecture problem rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, Umeno will outline the unique demands of each body zone and the challenges of scaling for production.
Umeno will outline the unique demands of each body zone and the challenges of scaling for production. He will also provide a practical framework for evaluating motion partners, highlighting comprehensive solutions and co-engineering support to simplify the path from prototype to volume production. Umeno brings deep understanding of motion control for humanoids, spanning actuators, motors, drives, precision components, and system-level performance, with extensive experience servicing and partnering with leading humanoid OEMs globally.
The session is part of RoboBusiness 2026, described as the leading event for commercial robotics developers, offering insights from experts in robotics and AI on cutting-edge research, industry trends, and innovative applications in sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, and logistics.
Source: The Robot Report