Wandercraft Calvin (new generation, Renault)

2026-06-26 · Publisher : Wandercraft · Domain : Robotics

Renault presents the new generation of Calvin, built with Wandercraft, able to carry 40 to 50 kg; about ten robots are planned by end-2026, then 350 in its French and Spanish plants by end-2027.

### What changes On 26 June 2026, Renault Group presented the new generation of Calvin, the industrial humanoid robot developed with French scale-up Wandercraft. A year after the first version, Renault set out a concrete rollout schedule in its plants. Calvin is to take on the most strenuous tasks: handling tyres of about 30 kg, heavy loads, sharp parts and repetitive motions, to improve operators' working conditions. It relies on "physical" AI that lets it adapt to its environment. ### Specifications | Item | Detail | |---|---| | Load carried | 40 to 50 kg | | Comparison | 3 to 10 kg for most robots on the market, according to Renault | | Tasks | Tyres, heavy loads, sharp parts, repetitive motions | | Rollout | About 10 robots by end-2026, 350 by end-2027 (France and Spain) | Renault publishes no height, weight or runtime. ### Why it matters Calvin is one of the first European humanoids tied to a quantified rollout plan at a major carmaker. The Renault-Wandercraft partnership, started on 1 October 2024, delivered after about eight months of development. ### Key takeaway On Wandercraft's side, the Calvin product page announces a first series delivery in the first half of 2027: the schedule remains to be confirmed.

Tags : Humanoïde, France, Industrie, Automobile, Renault