Robot Shipments Set to Hit 810,000 Units by 2030
Global humanoid and quadruped robot shipments are projected to reach 810,000 units by 2030, driven by enterprise adoption. China currently dominates both supply and demand.
Global humanoid and quadruped robot shipments are projected to reach 810,000 units by 2030, driven by enterprise adoption. China currently dominates both supply and demand.
Neura Robotics and Qualcomm have partnered to develop next-generation robots powered by Qualcomm’s Dragonwing processors, targeting humanoid and industrial robotics applications.
A former Citigroup executive says commercially available humanoid robots can now deliver a return on investment in under 10 weeks, potentially accelerating enterprise automation.
Tesla has invested $2 billion in Elon Musk’s xAI, the company behind Grok and X, as part of a framework to collaborate on AI and robotics aligned with Tesla’s Master Plan Part IV.
Barclays Research says humanoid robots are moving from experimental labs into real-world deployment as advances in AI and hardware reduce costs. The firm estimates the market could expand sharply over the next decade amid labor shortages.
SoftBank and Nvidia are negotiating a $1 billion investment in Skild AI, potentially valuing the robotics-focused AI startup at $14 billion, reflecting strong investor interest in humanoid robotics.
China’s National Development and Reform Commission warned that rapid growth in humanoid robotics fueled by heavy funding may lead to a bubble, as many firms create similar robots without proven applications.
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood says humanoid robots could become the most transformative opportunity in artificial intelligence, eclipsing sectors like autonomous transport and healthcare.