Duatic
Duatic is a Swiss robotics company, founded in 2024 as a spin-off from ETH Zurich, that builds human-sized, wheeled humanoid robots for intralogistics and manufacturing. Its first robot, Duatic Alpha, is a half-humanoid: a pair of human-scale robotic arms on a wheeled base, combining heavy-load transport with dual-arm manipulation and vision-based autonomous navigation. Duatic builds its arms with quasi-direct-drive actuators, which keep them lightweight but high-torque, and combines them with AI perception so its mobile manipulators can handle objects of more than 20 kg in warehouses, factories and other indoor spaces. The founding team brings more than 25 years of combined experience in robotics, software and mechatronics from ETH Zurich's robotics research. Duatic exhibited at Hannover Messe 2026, a sign of its push to reach industrial customers in Europe. The company has not published prices or named customers.
π‘Notable Achievement: Duatic developed Duatic Alpha, an industrial wheeled half-humanoid featuring dual 7-DoF arms with 0.99 m reach and explosive arm movement speeds up to 10 m/s, paired with an industrial base carrying up to 200 kg.
What Does Duatic Do?
Duatic is accelerating the automation of European manufacturing and logistics by delivering high-productivity, wheeled half-humanoid robots. Recognizing that many demanding warehouse and industrial workflows require robust stability and heavy carrying capacity rather than bipedal legs, Duatic engineered the Alphaβa mobile manipulation powerhouse uniting an industrial AMR base with dual high-speed robotic arms. With arm movements reaching up to 10 m/s and a 200 kg base payload capacity, Duatic Alpha bridges the gap between traditional automated guided vehicles and versatile humanoid manipulation, working safely alongside human staff to eliminate ergonomic strain.
βDuatic builds high-speed, heavy-payload wheeled half-humanoids for autonomous industrial logistics and manufacturing.β
High-Speed Dynamic Dual Arms
Dual 7-DoF arms with 0.99 m reach and explosive 10 m/s movement speed execute rapid pick-and-place cycles.
Heavy-Duty 200 kg Base Capacity
Rugged mobile platform stably transports heavy industrial totes and components across dynamic warehouse floors.
Zero-Downtime Hot Swapping
Modular battery architecture enables continuous 24/7 industrial multi-shift operations without charging delays.
What Can Duatic Robots Actually Do?
Cross-portfolio operational capabilities, manipulation tasks, and environmental competencies
Duatic provides wheeled half-humanoids, mobile manipulation software, and warehouse integration systems.
Ultra-Fast Bi-Manual Handling
Executes rapid object transfer with arm velocities up to 10 m/s and 12 kg peak lift capability.
Floor-to-Shelf Rack Picking
Autonomous visual recognition and retrieval of items stored across low pallets up to multi-tier shelving.
Hot-Swappable 24/7 Operation
Quick-release modular battery latches allow uninterrupted facility shifts.
Duatic Robots
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Duatic Alpha
Manufactured by Duatic
Duatic Alpha is a half-humanoid, vision-enabled robot built for industrial logistics and manufacturing. It combines advanced bipedal locomotion with dexterous dual arms for precise floor-to-shelf manipulation. The mobile base supports heavy payloads up to 200 kg, while each arm lifts 6 kg continuously and 12 kg in short bursts. Alpha uses hot-swappable batteries for near-continuous operation and integrates vision-based intelligent navigation for autonomous path planning and obstacle avoidance. Its modular architecture and advanced control systems make it suitable for complex pick-and-place, transport, and assembly tasks in dynamic industrial environments, improving efficiency, safety, and operational flexibility.
Duatic Software & AI Ecosystem
Developer platforms, fleet management portals, autonomy intelligence, and enterprise integrations
Duatic Jetson Core
NVIDIA AGX Perception Stack
High-framerate 3D visual object detection, item segmentation, and 6-DoF grasp pose synthesis.
Duatic MotionPlanner
Real-Time Trajectory Engine
Collision-free motion planning coordinating mobile base translation with dual-arm reaching.
Duatic WMS Connector
Enterprise Warehouse Middleware
Standardized API connecting Alpha fleets to SAP and modern warehouse management systems.
Duatic Timeline & Milestones
Evolutionary history, landmark prototypes, major acquisitions, and commercial roadmap
Duatic founded as an ETH Zurich spin-off
Duatic is founded as a spin-off from ETH Zurich research to build human-sized wheeled humanoid robots for industry.
Source: aparobot.com
Exhibits at Hannover Messe 2026
Duatic presents its robots as an exhibitor at Hannover Messe 2026 in Germany.
Source: hannovermesse.de
Duatic Competitors by Category
Direct industry rivals grouped by specific robotics domain
AIΒ² Robotics
βModel: AlphaBot 2
Focus: Wheeled dual-arm humanoid for electronics
DexForce
Industry PeerModel: W1 Pro
Focus: Wheeled dual-arm mobile manipulator
Boston Dynamics
βModel: Stretch
Focus: Mobile box unloading and palletizing robot
What Makes Duatic Different?
Editorial AnalysisOrigin of Bots objective strategic assessment, engineering moats, and commercial hurdles
Key Strengths & Moats
- βHighly practical industrial form factor combining heavy transport capacity with fast dual-arm manipulation
- βImpressive 10 m/s arm speed delivering high throughput pick-and-place cycle times
- βHot-swappable battery design built specifically for round-the-clock factory operations
Core Strategic Focus
Scaling customer deployments across Spanish and Swiss automotive tier-1 suppliers and 3PL distribution networks.
Road Ahead & Challenges
- β’Brand awareness competition against global robotics giants
- β’Wheeled form factor cannot navigate multi-floor staircases without elevator integration
Duatic vs Key Competitors
Strategic capability matrix across platform categories, commercial readiness, and target markets
Form Factor
- Duatic Alpha
- Wheeled Half-Humanoid
- AlphaBot 2 (AIΒ²)
- Wheeled Dual-Arm
- W1 Pro (DexForce)
- Wheeled Dual-Arm
- Stretch (Boston Dyn.)
- Wheeled Single-Arm
Base Payload Capacity
- Duatic Alpha
- 200 kg
- AlphaBot 2 (AIΒ²)
- 100 kg
- W1 Pro (DexForce)
- 120 kg
- Stretch (Boston Dyn.)
- Pallet/Cart Only
Arm Speed
- Duatic Alpha
- Up to 10 m/s
- AlphaBot 2 (AIΒ²)
- Up to 3 m/s
- W1 Pro (DexForce)
- Up to 2.5 m/s
- Stretch (Boston Dyn.)
- Up to 2 m/s
Primary Environment
- Duatic Alpha
- European Logistics & Auto
- AlphaBot 2 (AIΒ²)
- Semiconductor & 3C
- W1 Pro (DexForce)
- Industrial & Labs
- Stretch (Boston Dyn.)
- Truck & Pallet Logistics
| Strategic Dimension | Duatic Alpha | AlphaBot 2 (AIΒ²) | W1 Pro (DexForce) | Stretch (Boston Dyn.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Wheeled Half-Humanoid | Wheeled Dual-Arm | Wheeled Dual-Arm | Wheeled Single-Arm |
| Base Payload Capacity | 200 kg | 100 kg | 120 kg | Pallet/Cart Only |
| Arm Speed | Up to 10 m/s | Up to 3 m/s | Up to 2.5 m/s | Up to 2 m/s |
| Primary Environment | European Logistics & Auto | Semiconductor & 3C | Industrial & Labs | Truck & Pallet Logistics |
Corporate Ecosystem & Ownership Structure
Parent company relationships, historical acquisitions, and global operating facilities
Global Facilities & Operating Hubs
Duatic Headquarters
HQZurich, Switzerland
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Duatic?
Duatic is a Swiss robotics company, founded in 2024 as a spin-off from ETH Zurich, that builds human-sized, wheeled humanoid robots for intralogistics and manufacturing.
What is the Duatic Alpha robot?
Duatic Alpha is a half-humanoid robot: human-scale dual robotic arms on a wheeled base. It combines heavy-load transport with dual-arm manipulation and vision-based autonomous navigation for logistics and industrial automation.
How much can Duatic robots lift?
Duatic says its mobile manipulators can handle objects of more than 20 kg, using lightweight, high-torque robotic arms combined with AI perception.
What technology does Duatic use?
Duatic builds its robotic arms with quasi-direct-drive actuators, which keep them light but strong, and combines them with AI and machine learning for perception and mobile manipulation.
Where are Duatic robots used?
Duatic designs its robots for warehouses, factories and other complex indoor environments, focusing on intralogistics and manufacturing tasks that combine moving and handling goods.
Where does Duatic come from?
Duatic is rooted in robotics research at ETH Zurich in Switzerland, and its founding team brings more than 25 years of combined experience in robotics, software and mechatronics.
How much does Duatic Alpha cost?
Duatic has not published a price for Duatic Alpha. Industrial customers need to contact the company directly for pricing and pilots.
Where can I see Duatic robots?
Duatic exhibited its robots at Hannover Messe 2026 in Germany as part of its push to reach European industrial customers.
Verified Data & Editorial Assurance
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