March 30, 2026
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FRANKFURT AM MAIN – Solactive is pleased to announce the latest collaboration with Global X Australia on the launch of the Global X Humanoid Robotics ETF (ASX: HMND), which tracks the Solactive Global Humanoid Robotics AUD Index. The product is designed to provide exposure to companies driving innovation in the ecosystem of humanoid robotics.
Technological progress in generative artificial intelligence, machine vision, and motion control is accelerating the transition of humanoid robots from research environments toward commercial deployment. At the same time, structural labor shortages, aging populations, and growing automation demand across industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare continue to support robotics adoption.
The Solactive Global Humanoid Robotics AUD Index, an Australian dollar-denominated version of the Solactive Global Humanoid Robotics Index, is designed to capture the performance of 30 companies active across the humanoid robotics value chain, including developers of humanoid and service robots, industrial and autonomous robotics, assistive and wearable robotics, and enabling technologies such as artificial intelligence and advanced robotic components. Companies are identified and ranked using ARTIS®, Solactive’s proprietary natural language processing algorithm, and must derive at least 50% of their revenues from humanoid robotics or related technologies. Constituents are weighted according to their thematic relevance ranking, with individual weights capped at 4.5%.
The ETF was listed on 30 March 2026 on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) with the ticker code “HMND”.
Timo Pfeiffer, Chief Markets Officer at Solactive, commented:
“As advances in artificial intelligence and automation continue to accelerate the development of humanoid robotics, the sector is becoming increasingly relevant globally. We are pleased to collaborate with Global X Australia to support this launch with a transparent and rules-based benchmark, including an Australian dollar-denominated version tailored to the local market.”ssible.”
Alex Zaika, Chief Executive Officer at Global X ETFs Australia, said,
“Humanoid robotics will be one of the defining technology stories of the coming decades.”
“The Global X Humanoid Robotics ETF gives Australians a unique opportunity to invest in innovation as this sector accelerates from concept to commercial reality.”
“The launch of HMND marks an important milestone as Australia’s first humanoid robotics ETF. We know that investors are increasingly seeking exposure to the structural trends transforming global industries, and humanoid robotics are poised to play a significant role in that evolution. HMND allows Australians to participate in that trajectory while supporting companies at the forefront of technological innovation.”