Humanoid Robot Shipments Forecast to Surge, Entering Commercial Growth Phase

A new research report forecasts that annual shipments of humanoid robots will grow significantly, from 16,000 units in 2026 to 26.0 million units by 2040. The report indicates that the humanoid robotics industry has entered an early phase of long-term commercial growth, with several companies now scaling production, establishing dedicated manufacturing facilities, and deploying humanoid robots in real-world commercial environments, moving beyond prototype development.