Persona AIUnited StatesPersona AI Humanoid
Persona AI Humanoid is a first-generation industrial humanoid prototype from Persona AI (Houston) targeting shipyard welding, fabrication, construction, and energy.
- Height
- Not disclosed
- Weight
- Not disclosed
- Payload
- Not disclosed
- Runtime
- Not disclosed
- Degrees of freedom
- Not disclosed
- Top speed
- Not disclosed
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Persona AI Humanoid videos
official and independent footagePersona AI Humanoid specs
official and sourced figures| Height | Not disclosed |
| Weight | Not disclosed |
| Payload | Not disclosed |
| Runtime | Not disclosed |
| Degrees of freedom | Not disclosed |
| Hand DoF | Not disclosed |
| Top speed | Not disclosed |
| Hands | Persona AI website states the modular platform is compatible with industrial tools. ABS MOU notes the robotic hand technology is partly based on NASA's robotic hand technology. Podcast show notes state the robotic hand allows flexibility in using existing tools. |
| Sensors | Unknown |
| Compute | No onboard compute specifications published. |
Price and availability
from evidence packWhat the Persona AI Humanoid can do
evidence by capability dimensionPersona AI product page claims strong and capable of fine dexterity and a modular platform compatible with industrial tools. ABS MOU says technology is partly based on NASA's robotic hand technology. An official video title indicates Gen 1 welding with 'Hand on the Torch'. A directory headline reports a successful teleoperated welding demo.
No evidence of autonomous task execution. Persona AI website link text indicates teleoperation precedes autonomy. A directory headline reports a teleoperated welding demo. No autonomous operation claims or demos found.
A directory headline reports Persona AI 'Takes Gen 1 Humanoid for a Stroll', suggesting walking, but no video evidence or locomotion specs are available. No walking speed or balance data published.
No sensor specifications or perception demonstrations found in reviewed sources. Podcast mentions AI progress in processing and vision, but no robot-specific evidence.
Persona AI website describes humanoids as collaborative teammates that work alongside supervisors and crews, and says they are designed to assist rather than replace skilled labor. No interactive demos or HRI metrics found.
No runtime, battery, duty cycle, or reliability data published. Persona AI website claims 'machine level endurance' but provides no figures or test results.
Persona AI says robots are designed for real work environments such as shipyards, construction sites, and energy infrastructure. ABS MOU notes humanoids can move and operate in spaces designed for humans. No height, weight, or safety certification for human fit published.
What is proven
source-backed highlights- Official video title 'Hand on the Torch: Gen 1 Welds in a Real Industrial Environment' suggests welding capability.
- HD Hyundai agreement with initial delivery expected within 18 months.
- SSE Steel COO quote confirming shop-floor pilot.
- ABS MOU adapting NASA-derived robotic hand technology for shipyards.
Caveats
read before you trust a demo- No height, weight, payload, runtime, battery, walking speed, total DoF, hand DoF, or compute specifications have been published...
- No height, weight, payload, runtime, battery, or walking speed published.
- No autonomous task execution; teleoperation is the disclosed route.
- No actual customer deployment or operational metrics.
About the Persona AI Humanoid
summary from sourced evidencePersona AI Humanoid is a first-generation industrial humanoid prototype from Persona AI (Houston) targeting shipyard welding, fabrication, construction, and energy. It has no published height, weight, payload, runtime, or speed. Evidence includes official claims of modular design and NASA-derived robotic hand technology, an agreement with HD Hyundai for shipyard robots with delivery expected within 18 months, an ABS MOU, and a Louisiana/SSE Steel pilot. The only direct demo evidence is an official video title 'Hand on the Torch: Gen 1 Welds in a Real Industrial Environment'; teleoperation status is not disclosed, and a directory headline reports a teleoperated welding demo. Autonomy is not demonstrated; the company states teleoperation precedes autonomy. No price or RaaS terms are available
Evidence log
tiered public claimsPersona AI Humanoid alternatives
all alternatives →| Robot | Status | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prototype | Not for sale | ||
| Prototype | Not public | ||
| Commercial deployment | Not public | ||
| Pilot | Target $50,000 | ||
| Pilot | Not public | ||
| Commercial deployment | Not public |
Persona AI Humanoid FAQ
answers from sourced dataHow much does the Persona AI Humanoid cost?
Persona AI has not published a price for the Persona AI Humanoid. It is not offered for sale to the public.
Can you buy the Persona AI Humanoid?
No. The Persona AI Humanoid is not sold to the public.
Who makes the Persona AI Humanoid?
The Persona AI Humanoid is made by Persona AI, based in United States.
Sources
9 references- Inside Persona’s Bold Bet On Humanoid Welders In Shipyards · IEEE Spectrum
- Industrial Humanoid Robots For Heavy Industry | Persona AI · Persona AI
- Persona AI Raises $27M Oversubscribed Pre-Seed to Deliver the Future of Humanoid Robotics · PR Newswire
- The Humanoid Robotics Reimagining Shipyards with Persona AI - Setting Course, an ABS Podcast · Buzzsprout
- ABS, Persona AI bring Humanoid Robots to shipyards · Container News
- Humanoids at Work, Persona AI, Inc., Houston, Texas, USA · Portal of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
- Latest Persona AI News & Announcements · Distill Intelligence
- State of Louisiana and Persona AI Launch Humanoid Pilot at SSE Steel Fabrication · Yahoo Finance
- Hand on the Torch: Gen 1 Welds in a Real Industrial Environment · YouTube Persona AI