The Future of Humanoid Robots - 1st Edition

PUBLISHED: September 3, 2026

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This study investigates the worldwide market for humanoid robots in both B2C and B2B use cases. The active installed base of humanoid robots is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 73.7 percent from 21,000 units at the end of 2025 to 83.0 million units by 2040. Get up to date with the latest information about vendors, products and markets.

Highlights from the report:

Insights from numerous interviews with market leading companies.
Technology assessment covering key hardware, software and AI technologies.
Comprehensive overview of the humanoid robot value chain and key application areas.
Adoption drivers and barriers shaping the uptake of humanoid robots.
In-depth analysis of market trends and key developments.
Detailed profiles of 30 key humanoid robot vendors.
Market forecasts on shipments, installed base and market value lasting until 2040.

List of Figures

Executive Summary

1 Introduction to Humanoid Robotics

1.1 Introduction
1.2 Definitions and classifications
1.3 Brief history of humanoid robotics
1.4 Use cases – B2C & B2B
- 1.4.1 Domestic and private applications (B2C)
- 1.4.2 Service and retail applications (B2B)
- 1.4.3 Manufacturing applications (B2B)
1.5 Investments and company transactions
- 1.5.1 Investments and venture capital
- 1.5.2 Mergers and acquisitions

2 Humanoid Robot Technologies

2.1 Hardware
- 2.1.1 Mechanical structure and design
- 2.1.2 Actuators and motion systems
- 2.1.3 Sensors and perception hardware
- 2.1.4 Power systems and energy efficiency
- 2.1.5 Locomotion and mobility
2.2 Software
- 2.2.1 Robotic operating systems (ROS & ROS 2)
- 2.2.2 Proprietary robotic systems
- 2.2.3 Artificial intelligence and machine learning
- 2.2.4 Perception and computer vision
- 2.2.5 Motion planning and control
- 2.2.6 Human-robot interaction (HRI)
- 2.2.7 Wireless connectivity technologies and cloud integration
2.3 System architecture
- 2.3.1 Sensing, planning and acting
- 2.3.2 System integration and control architecture

3 Market Analysis and Forecasts

3.1 Current and future use cases
- 3.1.1 Domestic and private applications
- 3.1.2 Service and retail applications
- 3.1.3 Manufacturing applications
- 3.1.4 Application complexity and deployment environment
3.2 Business models
3.3 Market landscape and key vendors
- 3.3.1 Regional market landscape
- 3.3.2 Top humanoid robot companies
3.4 Market forecasts
- 3.4.1 Installed base and unit shipments
- 3.4.2 Cellular connectivity in humanoid robots
- 3.4.3 Market value
3.5 Market drivers and barriers
- 3.5.1 Strategic funding accelerates commercialisation
- 3.5.2 Flexible automation demand drives adoption
- 3.5.3 Technological advances expand robot capabilities
- 3.5.4 Ecosystem maturity enables industrial scalability
- 3.5.5 Technical limitations constrain commercial adoption
- 3.5.6 Regulatory requirements increase commercialisation complexity
- 3.5.7 Social acceptance and trust shape market adoption
- 3.5.8 Alternative automation technologies challenge humanoid robot adoption
3.6 Market trends
- 3.6.1 Increasing government support for humanoid robotics
- 3.6.2 AI expands the capabilities of humanoid robots
- 3.6.3 Global workforce shifts are increasing the demand for humanoid robots
- 3.6.4 Commercial deployment is gaining momentum
- 3.6.5 From standalone robots to connected intelligent systems
- 3.6.6 Partnerships and ecosystem development reshape the competitive landscape .
- 3.6.7 EV makers move into humanoid robotics at industrial scale

4 Company Profiles and Strategies

4.1 1X Technologies
4.2 AeiROBOT
4.3 AgiBot
4.4 Agile Robots
4.5 Agility
4.6 Apptronik
4.7 Booster Robotics
4.8 Boston Dynamics
4.9 CASBOT
4.10 Clone Robotics
4.11 DEEP Robotics
4.12 EngineAI
4.13 Engineered Arts
4.14 Figure AI
4.15 Fourier Intelligence
4.16 Hexagon
4.17 Humanoid
4.18 Kepler Exploration Robotics
4.19 Leju Robotics
4.20 LimX Dynamics
4.21 Neura Robotics
4.22 Noetix Robotics
4.23 PAL Robotics
4.24 PUDU Robotics
4.25 ROBOTERA
4.26 Sanctuary AI
4.27 Tesla
4.28 UBTECH Robotics
4.29 Unitree Robotics
4.30 Xiaomi

List of Figures

Figure 1.1: The three primary use cases of humanoid robots
Figure 1.2: Humanoid robot related funding (Q1-2025–Q3-2026)
Figure 1.3: Humanoid robotics-related M&As (World Q1-2025–Q3 2026)
Figure 2.1: An overview of the hardware components of a typical humanoid robot
Figure 3.1: Positioning of humanoid robot applications by complexity and environment
Figure 3.2: Top ten humanoid robot vendors by shipment volume (World 2025)
Figure 3.3: Global humanoid robot shipment market share by vendor (World 2025)
Figure 3.4: Humanoid robot shipment shares by company headquarters (World 2025)
Figure 3.5: Humanoid robotics companies (World)
Figure 3.6: Top-6 humanoid robot vendors by planned shipment volume (World 2026)
Figure 3.7: Humanoid robot shipments and installed base (World 2025–2040)
Figure 3.8: Cellular module shipments and active subscriptions (World 2025–2040)
Figure 3.9: Humanoid robot market value (World 2025–2040)
Figure 4.1: NEO capabilities
Figure 4.2: NEO
Figure 4.3: ALICE capabilities
Figure 4.4: ALICE 4
Figure 4.5: Agibot A2 and X2 capabilities
Figure 4.6: A2 Ultra and AgiBot X1
Figure 4.7: Agile ONE capabilities
Figure 4.8: Agile ONE
Figure 4.9: Digit v4 capabilities
Figure 4.10: Digit v4
Figure 4.11: Apollo capabilities
Figure 4.12: Apollo 3
Figure 4.13: Booster T1 and T2 capabilities
Figure 4.14: Booster T1 and T2
Figure 4.15: Atlas capabilities
Figure 4.16: Atlas
Figure 4.17: CASBOT 02 capabilities
Figure 4.18: CASBOT 02
Figure 4.19: Clone Alpha capabilities
Figure 4.20: Clone Alpha
Figure 4.21: DR01 and DR02 capabilities
Figure 4.22: DR01
Figure 4.23: SE01, PM01 and T800 capabilities
Figure 4.24: PM01 and T800
Figure 4.25: Ameca capabilities
Figure 4.26: Ameca and Mesmer
Figure 4.27: Figure capabilities
Figure 4.28: Figure 02
Figure 4.29: GRx capabilities
Figure 4.30: GR-3 and N1
Figure 4.31: AEON capabilities
Figure 4.32: AEON
Figure 4.33: HMND 01 ALPHA BIPEDAL capabilities
Figure 4.34: HMND 01 ALPHA BIPEDAL
Figure 4.35: Forerunner capabilities
Figure 4.36: Forerunner K1 and K2
Figure 4.37: KUAVO 4PRO capabilities
Figure 4.38: KUAVO 4PRO, KUAVO 5 and ROBAN 2
Figure 4.39: Oli and Luna capabilities
Figure 4.40: Oli and Luna
Figure 4.41: 4NE1 Gen 3.5 and 4NE1 Mini capabilities
Figure 4.42: 4NE1 Gen 3.5
Figure 4.43: N2 and E1 capabilities
Figure 4.44: N2 and E1
Figure 4.45: REEM-C, TALOS and Kangaroo capabilities
Figure 4.46: REEM-C, TALOS and Kangaroo
Figure 4.47: PUDU D9 capabilities
Figure 4.48: PUDU D9
Figure 4.49: ROBOTERA L7 capabilities
Figure 4.50: ROBOTERA L7
Figure 4.51: Phoenix gen.6 capabilities
Figure 4.52: Phoenix gen.7
Figure 4.53: Optimus capabilities
Figure 4.54: Optimus Gen 3
Figure 4.55: Walker S2 and Walker C1 capabilities
Figure 4.56: Walker S2 and C1
Figure 4.57: H1, H2, G1 and R1 capabilities
Figure 4.58: G1 and R1
Figure 4.59: CyberOne capabilities
Figure 4.60: CyberOne