Humanoids · Business · Minerva Humanoids · 2026-10-06

Minerva introduces remotely operated humanoid Roger for hazardous work

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Three key points

  1. Minerva Humanoids announced approximately $10 million in pre-seed funding and its semi-autonomous humanoid Roger on 6 October 2026, according to its company release.
  2. A specialist operates it remotely through a VR headset while its AI handles balance, fall recovery and navigation.
  3. It targets hazardous energy and public-safety work; this is not evidence of completed large-scale deployment.

Story summary

Minerva Humanoids announced approximately $10 million in pre-seed funding and its semi-autonomous humanoid Roger on 6 October 2026, according to its company release. A specialist operates it remotely through a VR headset while its AI handles balance, fall recovery and navigation. It targets hazardous energy and public-safety work; this is not evidence of completed large-scale deployment.

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