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Production / Operations

Humanoid Global outlines work on Yogi humanoid

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Oct 16, 2025 · 11:23 ROBO · 1.22 Humanoid Global Holdings Corp
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Executive Summary

  • Humanoid Global Holdings reports on the progress of its portfolio company, Cartwheel Robotics, specifically regarding the development of its flagship humanoid robot, "Yogi."
  • Cartwheel Robotics is expanding operations to Reno, Nevada, with construction of the Oddie facility underway and expected to be completed in January 2026.
  • The company has initiated a seed financing round to support engineering, hardware production, and full-stack development, while also exploring healthcare applications and university collaborations.

Key Details

  • Product Specifications: Yogi is an embodied AI platform built with medical-grade silicone and protective soft materials. It features precision-engineered high-torque actuators, overload protection, and a modular, swappable battery system for extended daily operation.
  • Technology Stack: The platform integrates custom hardware, AI models, motion systems, and software into a proprietary full-stack humanoid system.
  • Facility Expansion: Construction of the Oddie facility in Reno, Nevada, is currently under way. Completion is expected in January 2026 to support scaled development and testing.
  • Partnerships and Applications:
    • Preliminary discussions are underway with a leading North American medical institution regarding a potential co-development project and pilot for healthcare applications.
    • Letters of interest have been received from several North American universities for research and testing collaborations.
  • Financing: Cartwheel Robotics has initiated a seed financing round to fund engineering, hardware production, and continued full-stack development.
  • Milestones: The company targets the debut of a full-body walking prototype of Yogi at the Humanoid Summit in December 2025.

Notable Quotes

  • "Cartwheel Robotics is developing humanoids designed for genuine human connection... By emphasizing trust, functionality, and usability, they're helping advance the field from mechanical experimentation toward practical human interaction." — Shahab Samimi, CEO, Humanoid Global
  • "Yogi is being developed not only as a companion but also as a capable assistant for light tasks in homes and workplaces, designed to remain intuitive, approachable and reliable." — Scott LaValley, CEO, Cartwheel Robotics
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