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.
Table of Contents
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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