Steve

Overview

The Sulu.be Steve is an extra-large 210 cm bipedal humanoid from Belgian startup Sulu.be, weighing 140 kg and capable of reaching 2.2 m with extended arms. Steve is commercially available, making it one of the physically largest available humanoids on the market. Sulu.be positions Steve for heavy industrial and logistics applications where human-scale reach and mass are advantages. As a Belgian product, Steve has relevance for European buyers, including in the UK.

Key Specifications

Steve stands 210 cm and weighs 140 kg. It can extend arm reach to 2.2 m, enabling it to access overhead fixtures and high shelving inaccessible to standard-size humanoids. Payload and locomotion speed specifications are available from Sulu.be. Pricing is not publicly listed. The platform's Belgian origin gives it CE marking applicability for European deployments and a shorter supply chain for UK buyers compared to Asian-origin competitors.

Use Cases

High-bay warehousing, heavy manufacturing tasks, and applications requiring extended overhead reach are the primary targets. The 210 cm height and 2.2 m arm extension make Steve suited to pallet handling at heights that smaller humanoids cannot access. European logistics operators facing labour shortages in high-bay facilities are natural early customers.

Buying Used

Steve's commercial availability means a secondary market may eventually develop. As one of the heaviest humanoids at 140 kg, structural inspection of the legs, hips, and load-bearing chassis is essential before any used purchase. Buyers should confirm CE certification status of any pre-owned unit, as modifications or repairs by non-authorised parties may affect certification validity.

Alternatives to Consider

For comparable size and payload, the Mirsee Robotics Mh 3 is a direct competitor at 180 cm and 125 kg. For European buyers, Steve's Belgian origin and CE certification pathway may give it a compliance advantage over Asian-origin heavy humanoids. UK buyers should factor in post-Brexit import considerations despite Steve's European manufacturing base.