Kollmorgen to present joint-by-joint guide to humanoid motion at RoboBusiness

From left to right: Apollo, G2, Digit, Atlas, and Figure 03. (Source: Apptronik, Unitree Robotics, Agility Robotics, Figure AI, respectively)

According to Kollmorgen, humanoid robot OEMs face a central challenge: bridging the gap between a working prototype and a manufacturable, scalable product.

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.

At RoboBusiness, scheduled for Oct. 20-21 in Santa Clara, Calif., Yoshi Umeno, global director of business development for robotics at Kollmorgen, will address this topic.

Umeno's session, 'A Joint-by-Joint Guide to Humanoid Motion,' is set for 11:30 a.m. PT on the first day of the show.

Umeno will reframe humanoid motion as a zone-by-zone architecture problem, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. He 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 is the global director of business development for robotics at Kollmorgen, a brand of Regal Rexnord, with a dedicated focus on humanoid robotics. He brings deep understanding of motion control for humanoids, spanning actuators, motors, drives, precision components, and system-level performance.

Umeno also has extensive experience servicing and partnering with leading humanoid OEMs globally.

RoboBusiness 2026 is now accepting registrations. The event is the leading gathering for commercial robotics developers, offering insights from experts on cutting-edge research, industry trends, and innovative applications in manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, logistics, and more.

The show includes networking opportunities, such as the Mix and Mingle reception on the first day and the Women in Robotics Luncheon on the second day.

Attendees can save $200 on full conference passes by purchasing before Aug. 31. Discounts are available for academia, associations, and corporate groups; contact events[at]arrowfly.com for details.

Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are outlined in the prospectus, with inquiries directed to Colleen Sepich at csepich[at]arrowfly.com.

This article originally appeared on The Robot Report.