New collaborations with leading robotics companies and enterprise partners accelerate autonomous operations across manufacturing, logistics, and field services.
Across industries, operational tasks often require real-time judgement and adaptation to constantly changing conditions. Traditional automation falls short here, as physical execution remains disconnected from business logic.
SAP addresses this gap with its Embodied AI initiative, which extends the impact of SAP Business AI into physical operations. By enabling robots to act with business awareness, they can autonomously execute complex tasks while interpreting real-time enterprise context. This allows organizations to adapt more quickly and reliably to dynamic operational environments.
SAP is uniquely positioned to deliver these innovations due to decades of experience building business applications deeply embedded in the processes that power the modern enterprise. This allows SAP to integrate robotics into business functions seamlessly, and in a way no other company can. As a result, autonomous robots operate as an extension of enterprise systems—not as isolated automation—enabling consistent, context-aware execution in dynamic environments.
To explore how embodied AI can support your operations, contact us here. Current capabilities available for productive use or testing span a range of warehouse and operational scenarios, including picking and placing, asset inspection, quality inspection, and safety inspection.
The following examples illustrate these capabilities across real-world use cases.
Enabling autonomous warehouse execution at Bosch
One of the many strategic initiatives Bosch and SAP are working closely is in the area of embodied AI, where Bosch and SAP is collaborating with Aimbo AG to explore how physical AI can transform warehouse automation. In a joint proof of concept, SAP’s embodied AI capabilities and Aimbo’s Industrial Embodied AI deployment middleware enabled Aimbo’s humanoid robot, Anigon, to execute warehouse tasks based on real-time operational context from SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM), including delivery data, order priorities, and storage locations.
Watch the video: SAP x Bosch x Aimbo Robotics
This initiative combined SAP S/4HANA-driven workflows directly with autonomous robotic execution at a European Bosch facility. Trained and deployed by Aimbo in 10 working days, a single Anigon unit equipped with the universal dual grippers provided by Bosch was rapidly integrated to handle intralogistics workflows across three distinct bin configurations and three workstation layouts, creating a bi-directional data loop with SAP’s embodied AI connected to SAP EWM. It successfully demonstrated how enterprise software, AI, and humanoid robotics can work together to enable more adaptive, scalable, and resilient industrial operations.
While the initiative remains in an exploration phase and was validated in dedicated beta and test system environments, the collaboration highlights the strong potential of embodied AI for intelligent warehouse automation and future enterprise-scale industrial AI applications.
“This achievement demonstrates what’s possible when bold collaboration meets enterprise innovation—connecting AI, robotics, and SAP to shape the future of autonomous operations. Together, we are moving physical AI from experimentation to enterprise-scale industrial AI with real operational impact.”
Gamze Öztürk, Head of CoE ERP Product Excellence, Bosch Digital
Optimizing warehouse inspections at Vodafone Procure & Connect
SAP, together with Vodafone Procure & Connect and Accenture, is demonstrating how embodied AI and humanoid robotics can help address operational inefficiencies and safety risks in warehouse environments. The collaboration highlights SAP’s role in connecting robots to end-to-end warehouse processes and business context, helping enable more intelligent, responsive and traceable operations.
In a scenario test at Vodafone’s warehouse in Duisburg, Germany, SAP’s embodied and Accenture’s physical AI capabilities enable humanoid robots to perform inspections and monitor operations using real-time business context from SAP systems, including inventory data, task priorities, and storage locations. The pilot demonstrates how robots can identify damaged or misplaced items, detect aisle obstructions, and feed findings directly back into SAP systems for closed-loop traceability and faster operational response.
By reducing reliance on manual inspections and improving operational consistency, the collaboration shows physical AI can enhance both efficiency and safety in dynamic warehouse operations. Learn more about this collaboration here.
Scaling vehicle validation at Mahindra & Mahindra
Mahindra & Mahindra, a global automotive and industrial group, collaborated with SAP to target a high-volume, error-prone process: manual validation of vehicle identifiers.
Watch the video: SAP x Mahindra & Mahindra x Fujitsu
Here, SAP’s embodied AI uses Fujitsu’s visual AI, Amalgamation AI, to cross-check real world observations to SAP records, enriched by application data and context engine numbers, VIN plate, and Engraved Chassis Number, enabling fast, scalable vehicle validation.
This approach has the potential to increase throughput by up to three times, reduce manual verification effort by about 67%, and achieve data extraction accuracy of 95%-99%.
Optimizing material handling at Martur Fompak
Martur Fompak International, a global supplier of automotive seating systems, teamed up with SAP to address throughput bottlenecks and limited shop floor responsiveness caused by manual material handling.
Watch the video: SAP x Martur Fompak International x Humanoid
For this scenario, SAP’s embodied AI orchestrates a Humanoid HMND 01 Alpha Wheeled robot to remove materials across a live automotive manufacturing environment, guided by real-time business context from SAP Extended Warehouse Management, including physical attributes and warehouse logistics.
“By assigning repetitive, non-value-adding, and physically demanding tasks to robots, we reduce physical strain and potential injuries while enabling our people to focus on safer, more meaningful, and higher value work that drives productivity and innovation.”
Özge Gülşah Geydirir, SAP Logistics Modules & Operational Excellence Manager at Martur Fompak
Early findings indicate throughput and work order completion improvements of up to five times, along with improved inventory accuracy.
Read the full customer success story here and see the 2026 SAP Innovation Award recognition here.
Advancing spare parts inspection at Tetra Pak
Tetra Pak, a global leader in food processing and packaging solutions, partnered with SAP to address warehouse bottlenecks and risk of errors in spare parts inspection processes.
Watch the video: SAP x Tetra Pak x RobotEra
This proof of concept shows SAP’s embodied AI and RobotEra replicating parts of Tetra Paks’ SAP Extended Warehouse Management inbound process in a lab, where a humanoid robot verifies the received items and packs them into plastic boxes for further processing. These results can be automatically recorded back into SAP, closing the loop between execution and system updates.
An SAP expert estimates that this end-to-end automation will improve stock and quality accuracy by 10%–20% and build in-house expertise in advanced technologies for continued productivity gains.
Reducing costly storage errors with autonomous inbound processing at Arçelik-LG
Arçelik-LG, a global manufacturing joint venture, partnered with SAP to address a costly and persistent issue with incorrect storage placement in inbound logistics. At the Arçelik-LG facilities, such errors lead to millions of euros in annual losses through rework, inventory discrepancies, and production disruptions.
In this ongoing proof of concept, SAP’s embodied AI enables a Unitree G1 humanoid robot to execute and record inbound storage tasks guided by real-time context from SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM). Context-enriched SAP EWM tasks are routed through FairConsult 24|7’s fleet management system, allowing the robot to scan barcodes, transport materials, and provide confirmations with SAP-level traceability.
This approach has the potential to reduce manual intervention and eliminate placement errors at the source, improving inventory accuracy and end-to-end traceability. By preventing rework and downstream production disruptions, it can significantly lower inbound handling costs while improving overall process quality.
SAP runs SAP: scaling autonomous logistics execution in SAP’s own warehouse
SAP partnered with Cyberwave, an innovative robotics startup, to validate embodied AI in a live warehouse environment, demonstrating how AI-driven robotics can enhance operational efficiency.
Watch the video: SAP x Cyberwave
In this proof of concept, SAP’s embodied AI uses real-time business context from SAP Logistics Management to select, prioritize, and orchestrate warehouse tasks through Cyberwave’s platform. Cyberwave validates tasks in digital twin environments before live deployment, while robotic policies are trained and improved using real-world data, simulation, reinforcement learning, and vision-language-action models.
This demonstrates the readiness of SAP’s embodied AI to support autonomous execution in real warehouse operations while maintaining a closed loop between robotic execution and SAP system updates.
Cutting-edge experiments at BITZER demonstrate measurable productivity gains
BITZER, a leading name in refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump technology, teamed up with SAP and NEURA Robotics to revolutionize warehouse logistics. In a recent pilot proof-of-concept, BITZER’s warehouse became a testing ground for one of Europe’s most advanced humanoid robot, 4NE1, which was able to perform pick-tasks on its own in real time.
Watch the video: SAP x NEURA x BITZER
The tasks are selected by embodied AI agents. The process also integrates SAP’s business logic from SAP S/4HANA for extended warehouse management through SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP). Prior to its warehouse deployment, 4NE1 was trained virtually using NVIDIA’s Isaac Sim software. This ensured the robot was fully prepared for real-world operations. By integrating embodied AI into warehouse operations, BITZER could reach 24/7 utilization and a high level of responsiveness.
The technology can add to human expertise, stepping in during demand fluctuations and peak periods. It also complements regular shifts with flexible and scalable support. This ensures operations remain agile and efficient, even under varying workloads. Thanks to a single source of truth, orders can be expanded or cancelled in near real time, as robots execute changes almost instantly. This improves reaction times and enables BITZER to maintain high service levels while optimizing the use of resources.
“We are excited to join the Embodied AI initiative with SAP and NEURA. We believe this collaboration will enhance our operational efficiency and drive innovation in our processes.”
Christian Stenzel, Vice President of Corporate Organization and IT, BITZER
Transforming warehouse operations at Sartorius
Imagine stepping into a warehouse in which intelligent machines work side-by-side with humans. The first proof of concept for embodied AI at Sartorius shows it is possible and marks a milestone in the journey to next-level logistics.
“So far, like many others, our focus was on fixed automation, in which specialized equipment handles only a single task. Now we’re making automation intelligent, and far more dynamic, to help us navigate a fast-moving world.”
Steffen Dietz, Manager of Business Process Management in Operations and Supply Chain, Sartorius
The proof of concept, also delivered through the partnership with SAP and NEURA Robotics, demonstrates how cognitive robots can support manual workstations in an advanced warehouse environment. Here, the humanoid robot 4NE1 was trained with Sartorius products in NEURA Robotics’ lab. The solution builds on an SAP S/4HANA migration and SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) rollout in May, which established the foundation for leveraging the latest capabilities from SAP.
The result boosts efficiency and enhances operational resilience. “We’re really happy to help spearhead this new age together with SAP and NEURA,” Steffen Dietz, manager of Business Process Management in Operations and Supply Chain at Sartorius, shared.
Robotics company partners
Building upon these successes, SAP announced the following additional partnerships:
AgiBot
Agibot creates general-purpose embodied robot products and an application ecosystem. The company delivers a complete product portfolio and deploy across all major application scenarios.
“Our SAP partnership transforms industrial automation by combining humanoid capabilities with enterprise intelligence that understands business context,” said Peng Zhihui, founder of AgiBot.
Watch the Agibot x SAP EWM robotic AI solution video.
ANYbotics
ANYbotics provides a full-stack autonomous inspection solution that combines autonomous robotics with inspection intelligence.
“Integrating this continuous flow of inspection intelligence with SAP makes operations not only autonomous but truly intelligent, where issues are predicted, understood, and prevented before they affect production,” said Dr. Péter Fankhauser, CEO and co-founder of ANYbotics.
Watch the Anybotics robotic AI solution video.
Apptronik
Apptronik makes AI-powered humanoid robots designed to collaborate thoughtfully with humans, initially in critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond.
Today, Apptronik’s flagship robot, Apollo, excels at flexible work in dynamic environments, supporting industrial tasks like warehouse picking, placing, and material handling while adapting to changing demand on the floor. With SAP’s business context guiding every action, these humanoid robots can execute warehouse tasks with the right priorities at the right time so automation stays aligned with real operational needs.
Booster Robotics
Booster Robotics provides T1 humanoid robots for warehouse operations and field maintenance.
“Our humanoid platforms, with SAP’s intelligence, creates an adaptive automation foundation that understands business processes and operational context,” said Cheng Hao, CEO of Booster Robotics.
Watch the Booster Robotics x SAP EWM robotic AI solution video.
Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics delivers mobile robots for industrial inspection and safety monitoring, enabling autonomous patrols, anomaly detection, and rapid incident response across large-scale facilities.
By connecting robots’ real-time site awareness with SAP’s enterprise intelligence, organizations can turn inspection data into safer operations and faster, more informed decisions.
Galbot
Galbot’s fully autonomous, general-purpose humanoid robots have been deployed across a wide range of applications, including industrial, logistics, retail, and healthcare sectors. Powered by proprietary vision-language-action models, the Galbot G1 autonomously performs complex tasks such as precise parts sorting, industrial bin handling, and end-to-end pharmacy operations. These models enable Galbot robots to rapidly adapt to dynamic environments, ensuring high precision and efficiency even in challenging real-world conditions.
“Our collaboration with SAP marks a key milestone in transforming how robots understand and operate within enterprise environments. By integrating business context awareness into our robots, we’re creating automation that seamlessly adapts to shifting operational priorities in real time,” said He Wang, founder and CEO of Galbot.
Watch the Galbot x SAP EWM robotic AI solution video.
Humanoid
Humanoid offers reliable HMND 01 humanoid robots that provide cost-effective industrial automation and warehouse solutions, with modular designs that enable configurations for logistics operations, asset monitoring, and scalable field service applications.
“SAP’s AI platform gives our robots intelligence to adapt and scale with enterprise needs, which creates flexible automation,” said Artem Sokolov, founder and CEO of Humanoid.
RobotEra
RobotEra develops humanoid robots designed for enterprise operations and, together with SAP’s embodied AI, enables robots to execute end-to-end SAP EWM workflows—from material verification and visual inspection to exception handling—guided by real-time business context.
By integrating SAP’s operational intelligence with RobotEra’s humanoid robotics platform, customers can enable automation that understands warehouse priorities, handles exceptions, and completes SAP EWM tasks with enterprise-grade reliability.
Unitree Robotics
Unitree Robotics provides advanced quadruped Go2 robots for warehouse navigation and asset inspection, plus G1 humanoids with human-like dexterity for logistics operations, alongside industrial B2 models for outdoor facility maintenance.
“SAP embodied AI agents will revolutionize enterprise autonomous operations from warehouse management to predictive maintenance across facilities,” said Wang Xingxing, CEO and founder of Unitree Robotics.
Watch the Unitree robotic asset visual inspection video.
Robotics enablement partners
SAP also introduced the following robotics enablement partners to connect humanoid and mobile robots, optimize intralogistics, streamline inspections, and orchestrate physical assets enabled by SAP Business AI and automation technologies:
Accenture
Accenture partners with SAP to advance physical AI for enterprise operations, helping organizations connect digital business processes with autonomous execution.
The collaboration brings SAP’s process and data intelligence together with Accenture’s expertise in robotics, digital twins, and operational transformation to support use cases such as inspection, risk detection, and workflow optimization.
Aimbo AG
Aimbo AG delivers the industrial embodied AI deployment Middleware that connects enterprise software with robotic execution. The company’s vision is to build robust, closed-loop system capabilities spanning models, data, evaluation, and deployment.
True value for industrial leaders lies not in a powerful model alone, but in a reliable system that integrates deeply into the factory’s operations, continuously creating production value and improving with every cycle.
Capgemini
Capgemini explores the value that can be derived from the convergence of advanced technologies such as agentic and multi-agent AI systems, humanoid robotics, reinforcement learning, spatial computing, real-time 3D environments, and conversational AI. Capgemini and SAP are jointly exploring physical AI to help organizations gain a competitive edge.
Cyberwave
Cyberwave connects SAP systems to the physical world through its physical AI platform, which integrates robots, sensors, and digital twins into enterprise workflows.
“Together with SAP, Cyberwave turns enterprise data into coordinated physical action—bridging the gap between digital intelligence and real-world operations through physical AI,” said Simone Di Somma, founder of Cyberwave.
FairConsult 24|7
FairConsult 24|7 partners with SAP to deliver embodied AI-enabled warehouse execution, combining SAP’s business context-driven task intelligence with FairConsult 24|7’s fleet management system to orchestrate enterprise-connected robotic operations.
Together, they unite SAP’s real-time operational priorities with fleet-level control, enabling robots to execute warehouse tasks with transparency, governance, and measurable performance.
Fujitsu
Fujitsu brings physical AI and visual intelligence capabilities through its Amalgamation AI offering, enabling intelligent image processing and data extraction that can be deployed to edge devices including cameras and robots.
Together with SAP, Fujitsu’s AI-driven visual capabilities integrate with SAP’s agent-based workflows to capture and validate real-world inputs—such as vehicle identifiers in automotive inspection—directly within SAP systems for downstream business processing.
HCLTech
HCLTech provides automation expertise through its AI Force platform and SAP integration capabilities, leveraging Cloud Native & AI Lab in collaboration with SAP to accelerate generative AI-led robotics solutions.
“Our collaboration with SAP enables cognitive robotics to seamlessly integrate with enterprise systems, transforming business operations through automation,” said Vijay Guntur, CTO and head of Ecosystems at HCLTech.
KINEXON
KINEXON brings physical AI to day-to-day material flow management, helping customers scale mixed-fleet operations with a vendor-agnostic orchestration platform for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and manual vehicles.
“Our collaboration with SAP infuses business-driven agentic reasoning into real-world material movement planning and execution, maximizing utilization and throughput,” said Dr. Alexander Huettenbrink, co-CEO of KINEXON Industries.
LG CNS
LG CNS, a South Korea–based IT and AI transformation company with presence across Asia, partners with SAP to deliver AI-driven enterprise transformation.
Combining SAP’s business context and application intelligence with LG CNS’s PhysicalWorks, a robot training and multi-vendor robot orchestration and control platform, the collaboration, starting with PoC initiatives, enables AI-driven automation and optimization using real-time data across business processes.
Lighthouse
Lighthouse transforms business complexities into streamlined digital solutions, leveraging expertise across SAP Intelligent Asset Management, SAP Business AI, and SAP BTP.
“Embodied AI has huge potential for use cases, including asset and site inspection, health and safety, and quality inspection to deliver more resilient, flexible operations. We see major customer needs today, such as hazardous environments on offshore platforms in the oil and gas industry, utilities, and transportation,” said Urs Gehrig, managing director of Business Development at Lighthouse.
valantic
valantic and SAP are partnering to bring embodied AI to real-world operations. By merging SAP’s context-driven orchestration with valantic’s integration expertise, they enable high-precision, automated asset inspections. This collaboration transforms insights into immediate, coordinated action, ensuring safer operations, stronger compliance, and reliable asset performance. It’s embodied AI, made practical.
Through these strategic alliances, SAP continues to lead the evolution from traditional robotic tools to those that empower autonomous operations, informed by deep business context.
To explore how SAP technology makes proofs of concepts possible in robotics, explore the reference architecture on the SAP Architecture Center site. To get involved in SAP’s Embodied AI initiative, register here.
Dr. Łukasz Ostrowski is head of Embodied AI and Robotics at SAP.
