In 2025, about 7,000 humanoid robots were sold globally for industrial and professional use, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). This form factor is just starting to hit the market: some units are running pilot projects, while others are still in labs or on test sites collecting data for future upgrades.

How This Stacks Up Against Traditional Robotics

For perspective: in 2024, roughly 542,000 standard industrial robots were installed, and 199,000 service robots were shipped. Against those numbers, humanoid robots are still a small niche, but the segment has already carved out its own space with measurable shipments.

Use Cases and Pilots

Most humanoid platforms are being used for research and to gather real-world performance data. Automakers in particular are testing small batches in controlled settings and specific workflows, trying to figure out where these systems can actually add value to existing work cells.

Shipment Forecasts

Bank of America expects 90,000 humanoid robots to ship in 2026, and around 1.2 million by 2030. These numbers point to a potential ramp-up as pilots move out of the lab and into real-world operations.