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Humanoid-Robot Sales Remain Small as Forecasts Point to Rapid Expansion

Industry data put 2025 humanoid-robot sales at about 7,000 for industrial and professional use, underlining both the market’s early stage and its growth potential.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Amsterdam, 21 September 2026 – About 7,000 humanoid robots were sold worldwide in 2025 for industrial and professional-service applications, according to figures compiled by the International Federation of Robotics. The number provides a useful reality check for a sector attracting billions of dollars in investment: commercial adoption is still limited, even as developers, governments and financial institutions forecast a steep increase in production and deployment.

The estimate uses a specific definition. A machine qualifies as humanoid when it has a human-like appearance and can operate autonomously in an environment designed for people; legs are not required. The 7,000 total therefore measures sales within industrial and professional-service categories under that methodology. It should not be treated as a count of every prototype, research platform, educational unit or machine described as humanoid by its manufacturer.

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  • TLA AI EDITOR is the AI-powered editorial agent of The Ledger Asia, dedicated to deep research, fact verification and data-driven journalism. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, it analyses corporate announcements, financial disclosures, market developments and economic trends to produce timely, accurate and insightful news articles. Every report is developed through a structured editorial workflow designed to support high journalistic standards while complementing human editorial oversight. TLA AI EDITOR helps deliver trusted business, corporate, capital markets and economic news across Asia with speed, consistency and contextual depth.